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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1991-03-191 3/19/91 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers Redding, California March 19, 1991 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays. The Invocation was offered by Reverend George Gunn of the Lake Boulevard Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Dahl with the following Council Members present: Arness, Dahl, Fulton, and Moss. Mayor Buffum was absent. Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works Galusha, Director of Planning and Community Development Perry, Chief of Police Blankenship, Director of Finance Downing, Director of Parks and Recreation Riley, Director of Community Services Gorman, Director of General Services Masingale, Associate Civil Engineer Russell, Senior Planner Keaney, Director of Personnel Services Bristow, Building Official Voges, Director of Information Systems Kelley, Director of Utilities Customer Services Vokal, Airports Director Ruff, Housing Supervisor Garrity, Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer, City Clerk Nichols, and Secretary to the City Council Moscatello. URGENCY ITEMS City Attorney Hays asked Council to consider two urgency items. The first item was requested by Council Member Moss and pertains to support for a proposal by the United States Bureau of Reclamation to "bank" water at Shasta Dam, and the second item pertains to supporting the People of Progress with their application for grant funding for a transitional housing facility. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to consider two urgency items, one pertaining to support for a proposal by the United States Bureau of Reclamation to "bank" water at Shasta Dam, and the second pertains to supporting the People of Progress with their application for grant funding for a transitional housing facility. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Dahl, Fulton, and Moss Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Buffum PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE - The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (A-050-060) Howard Kirkpatrick presented an award to the citizens of Redding on behalf of the men and women of America's Reserve Forces for outstanding service to national defense through continuing support of the Guard and Reserve presented by the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Mr. Kirkpatrick explained that the award was given to the community because of its tremendous response to the program sponsored by KARZ Radio and the Record Searchlight for donations to Operation Desert Storm. He noted that over $22,000 was collected and used to purchase VCRs, TVs, etc., and six ton of articles were shipped to Saudi Arabia for the benefit of the troops. RESOLUTION - Shasta Dixieland Jazz Festival (A-050-060-600) Recreation and Parks Director Riley stated that the sixth annual Shasta Dixieland Jazz Festival will be held in Redding on April 5, 6, and 7. 1991. It is the recommendation of staff to proclaim March 31 through April 7, 1991, as Shasta Dixieland Jazz Festival Week. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Resolution No. 91-102 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming March 31 through April 7, 1991, as Shasta Dixieland Jazz Festival Week. 2 3/19/91 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Dahl, Fulton, and Moss Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Buffum Resolution No. 91-102 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of February 19, 1991 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 17, check numbers 166560 through 167023 inclusive, in the amount of $2,745,128.32, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 18, check numbers 312435 through 313163 inclusive, in the amount of $802,805.40, and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the amount of $195,752.21, for the period February 17, 1991, through March 02, 1991, be approved. TOTAL: $3,743,685.93 Treasurer's Report - February 1991 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability - $33,820,201.97 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $84,006,347.72 Resolution - Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan (P-100-320) It is the recommendation of the Personnel Committee that Resolution No. 91-103 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution No. 90-546 by (1) deleting the existing Executive Management Pay- for-Performance Salary Plan as of Midnight, January 5, 1991; and (2) immediately thereafter establishing a new Executive Management Pay-for- Performance Salary Plan effective January 6, 1991. This action will increase the City Manager's salary 5.5% and the City Attorney's salary 4%. Resolution - Amendment to City of Redding Master Fee Schedule (F-205-600) It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution No. 91-104 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending its Schedule of Fees and Services Charges to set fee levels for various types of reproduction services and deleting the parade float inspection fee. Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Videotaping City Council Meetings * (B-130-070 & A-050-060) It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution No. 91-105 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 45th amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 90-362 appropriating $2,000 for videotaping City Council meetings. Resolution Setting Public Hearing - Abandonment Application A-1-91, by Craig Miller (West side of Lakeside Drive north of the intersection of Mt. Ashland Avenue and Lakeside Drive) (A-010-100) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-106 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate surplus street right-of-way located along the west side of Lakeside Drive approximately 150 feet north of the intersection of Mt. Ashland Avenue and Lakeside Drive (A-1-91) and set a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., April 16, 1991. Set Public Hearing - Draft Revision to the Housing Element (G-030-070) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., April 16, 1991, to consider the draft revision to the Housing Element of the Redding General Plan. 3 3/19/91 Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Playground Structure at Monte Vista School * (B-130-070 & G-100-030-034) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-107 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. 90-362 appropriating $12,500 for Monte Vista Playground Equipment from Community Development Block Grant funds. Resolution - Landscape Maintenance District No. 9, Hidden Hills Subdivision, Units 1, 2, and 3 (A-170-075-009) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-108 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution No. 90-550, levying an assessment on City of Redding Landscape Maintenance District No. 9 for fiscal year 1991-92 at $0.00 per lot. The developer, Mary Ann Fair, requested the amendment because landscaping improvement were delayed due to the moratorium on new water meters from the Bella Vista Water District and delays with the construction of Bodenhamer Boulevard extension. Resolution Setting Public Hearing - Landscape Maintenance District No. 8 for River Ridge Terrace, Unit 1 (A-170-075-008) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that the Engineer's Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 8, River Ridge Terrace, Unit 1, be approved and Resolution No. 91-109 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the annexation of additional territory into Landscape Maintenance District No. 8, and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments therein pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and set a public hearing for consideration of levying fees for fiscal year 1991-92 at 7:00 p.m., April 2, 1991. Resolution Setting Public Hearing - Landscape Maintenance District No. 11, Highland Oaks Subdivision, Units 2 and 3 (A-170-075-011) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that the Engineer's Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 11, Highland Oaks Subdivision, Units 2 and 3, be approved and Resolution No. 91-110 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the annexation of additional territory into Landscape Maintenance District No. 11, and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments therein pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and set a public hearing for consideration of levying fees for fiscal year 1991-92 at 7:00 p.m., April 2, 1991. Resolution Setting Public Hearing - Landscape Maintenance District No. 15, Heritage Oaks Subdivision (A-170-075-015) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that the Engineer's Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 15, Heritage Oaks Subdivision, be approved and Resolution No. 91-111 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the annexation of additional territory into Landscape Maintenance District No. 15, and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments therein pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and set a public hearing for consideration of levying fees for fiscal year 1991-92 at 7:00 p.m., April 2, 1991. Resolution Setting Public Hearing - Landscape Maintenance District No. 19, Girvan Estates Subdivision (A-170-075-019) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that the Engineer's Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 19, Girvan Estates Subdivision, be approved and Resolution No. 91-112 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering formation of territory into a Landscape Maintenance District, to be known as Landscape Maintenance District No. 19, and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments therein pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and set a public hearing for consideration of levying fees for fiscal year 1991-92 at 7:00 p.m., April 2, 1991. Resolution Setting Public Hearing - Landscape Maintenance District No. 20, Monterey Springs Subdivision, Unit 1 4 3/19/91 (A-170-075-020) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that the Engineer's Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 20, Monterey Springs Subdivision, Unit 1, be approved and Resolution No. 91-113 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering formation of territory into a Landscape Maintenance District, to be known as Landscape Maintenance District No. 20, and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments therein pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and set a public hearing for consideration of levying fees for fiscal year 1991-92 at 7:00 p.m., April 2, 1991. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2444, Purchase of Personal Computers for Housing/Redevelopment Agency (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Information Systems Director that Bid Schedule No. 2444, purchase of three PS/2-55SX personal computers, be awarded to the second low bidder, IBM Corporation, in the amount of $9,705.90. The low bidder did not meet the requirements of the specifications. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1990-91 Redevelopment and Housing Authority program budget. Surplus Equipment - IBM System/38 * (B-050-100-700) It is the recommendation of the Information Systems Director that the IBM System/38 Computer System be declared surplus equipment and placed on the open market for resale. The IBM System/38 was replaced by the IBM AS/400 system. Resolution - Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force 1991-92 Budget (P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 91-114 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the fiscal year 1991-92 budget for the Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force (SINTF) in the amount of $70,790. Resolution - Terminal Lease - Airborne Freight Corporation dba Airborne Express (C-070-100 & A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Airports Director that Resolution No. 91-115 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the lease between the City of Redding and Airborne Freight Corporation dba, Airborne Express, for a small package air cargo activity in the Redding Municipal Airport Terminal building for the period of March 1, 1991, through February 29, 1992, at a monthly fee of $315.00, which includes maintenance and operations (utilities) and security fees, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. Resolution - Taxiway Construction at Redding Municipal Airport (A-090-100 & G-100-070-095 & G-100-170-200) It is the recommendation of the Airports Director that Resolution No. 91-116 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the filing of a Federal Grant Pre-application for Grant monies to construct a taxiway, at an estimated cost of $141,000.00, at Redding Municipal Airport, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Pre-application and all subsequent documentation to obtain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant monies in the amount of $126,900.00 and State Loan Matching Funds. Proposals to Purchase City Compost (S-020-650) It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that staff be authorized to market compost generated by the Benton Transfer Station/Compost Facility to help offset the cost of operation while still maintaining enough compost for future landfill cover. Resolution - Purchase of Microfilm Equipment (B-050-100 & A-070-090) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 91-117 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the purchase of one ABR 200 Microfilm Camera from Bell & Howell, not to exceed $22,000.00, pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Section 4.20.080(A)(2), and authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documentation. Funds for 5 3/19/91 this purchase are included in the 1990-91 budget under the 1988 Equipment Financing Program. Request to Sell Alcohol - Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (A-110-100) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk to approve the request of the Northern Valley Catholic Social Service to sell alcoholic beverages at the Senior Citizen's Hall during their fund raising event on July 13, 1991. The appropriate insurance is on file and the request has the approval of the Chief of Police. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2341, Quartz Hill Road Median Landscaping (B-050-020 & A-050-220-075) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2341 (Job No. 9975), Quartz Hill Road Median Landscaping, awarded to DB Landscape, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $35,172.11. Acceptance of Final Map - Vista Ridge Subdivision, Unit 1 (West of Canby Road and north of Tanglewood Drive) (S-100-778) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Final Map for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Unit 1, developed by Paul C. Rosenbaum, Inc., 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 - Country Heights Estates, Unit 5A (South side of Dawnridge Drive and east of Blazingwood Drive) (S-100-108) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Final Map for Country Heights Estates, Unit 5A, developed by Country Heights Ltd. Partnership, be approved and the City Clerk file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder. Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Improvements, Monterey Springs, Unit 1 (East of Churn Creek Road and south of Highway 44) * (S-070-230 & S-100-493) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 118 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Olympic Drive, Sudan Court, Palacio Drive, and Upland Court, in Monterey Springs Subdivision, Unit No. 1. It is also recommended that the improvements in the Monterey Springs Subdivision, Unit 1, be accepted as satisfactorily completed by the developer, Cambridge Associates, and the City Clerk retain the securities until notified by the Public Works Department. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2442, Electronic Total Station (Survey Instrument) (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2442, electronic total station (survey instrument), be awarded to the low bidder, California Surveying & Drafting Supply, Inc., in the amount of $14,031.84. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1990/91 budget. Contract Amendment - Boyle Engineering Corporation re Buckeye Water Plant (W-030-600) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director to issue Task Order 3, in an amount not to exceed $20,000, to the existing contract (pre-design services for the proposed Buckeye Water treatment Plant) with Boyle Engineering Corporation. The Bureau of Reclamation indicated they could not enter into a land lease agreement with the City of Redding until further conditions are met by the City; therefore, Boyle Engineering's assistance is needed for negotiations with the Bureau and Western Area Power Administration, as well as providing engineering support for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental assessment. Resolution - Contract for Environmental Services for Buckeye Water Plant (W-030-600) 6 3/19/91 It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 119 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the agreement between the City of Redding and North State Resources, Inc. for the Environmental Assessment of the Buckeye Water Treatment Plant, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in an amount not to exceed $9,500.00, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. Funds for this project are available in account #143-869-4606. Since the work will only involve a visual survey and no excavation or other physical work will be performed, it is also recommended that the general liability insurance requirements be waived. 7 3/19/91 Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Traffic Signal Projects * (B-130-070 & T-080-700) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 120 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 44th amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 90-362 appropriating $26,000 for design work for the Victor/Cypress ($8,000), Shasta View/Hartnell ($8,000), and Victor/Highway 44 Ramps ($10,000) traffic signal projects. Caltrans is accelerating its construction of the Shasta View overcrossing of SR44; therefore, it is necessary to accelerate the design of these traffic signal projects. Funds for these projects are a blend of City-wide traffic impact fees, Dana Drive Traffic Benefit District fees, developer contributions, and Caltrans' participation. Resolution - Abatement Proceedings - 3576 Oasis Road, owned by West Curl (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 91-121 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding located at 3576 Oasis Road, owned by West Curl. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Dahl, Fulton, and Moss Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Buffum Resolution Nos. 91-103, 91-104, 91-105, 91-106, 91-107, 91-108, 91-109, 91- 110, 91-111, 91-112, 91-113, 91-114, 91-115, 91-116, 91-117, 91-118, 91-119, 91-120, and 91-121 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. SHASTA DIXIELAND JAZZ FESTIVAL (A-110-100) Noting that he is a member of the Redding Breakfast Lion's Club, Council Member Arness conveyed that he will abstain from voting on this matter. City Clerk Nichols conveyed that the Redding Breakfast Lion's Club has requested permission for the sale of alcoholic beverages at the Senior Citizen's Hall during the Shasta Dixieland Jazz Festival on April 5-7, 1991. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to approve the request of the Redding Breakfast Lion's Club to sell alcohol at the Senior Citizen's Hall during the Shasta Dixieland Jazz Festival on April 5-7, 1991. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Fulton, and Moss Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Buffum Abstain: Council Members - Arness WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Mack Construction - Appeal of Traffic Impact Fees (T-080-400) Public Works Director Galusha stated that Kevin Mack, contractor for Dr. Robert Maurer, is appealing the payment of traffic impact fees in the amount of $4,731.54, by Dr. Maurer, and requesting that Council reimburse Dr. Maurer. The fee was paid under protest because the builder feels that a proper set of plans was submitted to the Building Department in advance of the traffic impact fee application deadline on September 14, 1990. It is the position of the Building Department that the plans did not have sufficient data or revised truss calculations to meet the criteria of a complete set of plans. It is the recommendation of staff to deny the appeal. In response to Council Member Fulton's statement, Building Official Voges conveyed that there are 20 items listed on the building application that the 8 3/19/91 developer is required to submit with the plans, and one of those items is the framing and truss design. The truss design was not submitted with the plan, and staff cannot proceed with the plan check process without it. Council Member Moss asked if Mr. Voges is referring to roof trusses. He noted that Mr. Voges referred to truss joists, which are not roof joists. Mr. Voges stated that truss joists have a standard engineering, but roof trusses do not. The issue here is roof trusses. Council Member Moss asked if it has been the City's policy to accept building permits without truss calculations. Mr. Voges replied no. Kevin Mack, Mack Construction, 2727 Churn Creek Road, said their position has been that the rejection of the plans would normally be considered a plan check item. Mack Construction has been issued several permits with deferred approval of pre-manufactured trusses, and been asked to submit calculations on trusses as a function of the plan check correction list. He stated that he has never been rejected because truss calculations did not come with the original plan. Mr. Mack said he cannot disagree with the determination that this is an incomplete submittal, but in accordance with their past history of plan checks, it is consistent with what they have been issued permits on in the past. Council Member Moss asked if Mack Construction has been issued permits without truss calculations being submitted. Mr. Mack replied yes, they have received deferred approval of pre- manufactured trusses; but the engineering has to be approved and the calculations submitted prior to the final framing inspection, not prior to acceptance for plan check. Council Member Moss stated that trusses are one of the few items in construction where engineering is supplied by an outside engineer, and they are usually accepted at face value by the Building Department. He said he has worked on projects where the truss calculations were changed well after the building permits were issued. Council Member Arness stated that notice of the deadline went to the Builder's Exchange; and with all of his experience, Mr. Mack should have covered all the bases. It is incumbent upon people to be responsible. Council Member Arness made a motion to deny the appeal of Dr. Maurer. Due to the lack of a second, the motion died. Council Member Moss noted that if a precedent was being established, his philosophy may be different. This is an area where that error could be made, and he emphasized that building permits have been issued without truss calculations before. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Moss to uphold the appeal of Dr. Robert Maurer and refund the traffic impact fee to Dr. Maurer in the amount of $4,731.54. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Fulton, and Moss Noes: Council Members - Arness Absent: Council Members - Buffum Letter from Shasta County Sportsmen's Association (C-070-010-050) City Clerk Nichols stated that a letter was received from the Shasta County Sportsmen's Association. Enclosed was a copy of a petition stating that the undersigned residents of Shasta County hereby notify the Shasta County Supervisors and the Redding City Council that they support a firing range in Shasta County and expect their officials to take action to obtain and develop a location for a firing range. The original petition was submitted to the Board of Supervisors and a copy to City Council. Ms. Nichols noted that the petition was not site specific. This was an information item and no action was required. 9 3/19/91 Letter from Churn Creek Mobile Park (S-020-500) A letter was received from Carrol R. Hammar requesting time to speak to Council regarding the new garbage rates effective April 1, 1991. Mrs. Carrol Hammar, 1340 Alrose Lane, stated that she and her husband manage the Churn Creek Mobile Park, a senior citizen's park. Mrs. Hammar indicated that garbage rates have dramatically increased in the past seven years, and the new rate increase will have to be added to the tenant's rent. Mrs. Hammar indicated that it does not take more than fifteen minutes to pick up the garbage in the mobile park. She asked Council to reconsider its decision to increase garbage rates for the park. Noting that staff suggested that the park use dumpsters, Mrs. Hammar added that it is difficult for elderly tenants to dump garbage in dumpsters, and it will create a hardship. She asked Council to consider a senior citizen's rate. Vice Mayor Dahl stated that it is the concurrence of Council to refer the issue of solid waste collection at the Churn Creek Mobile Park to Director of General Services Masingale, staff be directed to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Hammar, and respond back to Council at the second meeting in April. PUBLIC HEARING - re the Drought Management Plan (W-030-075) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing re the Drought Management Plan. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Department of Public Works recommendation dated March 13, 1991 City Clerk Nichols advised that no protests were received. Public Works Director Galusha recalled that staff presented the Drought Management Plan to Council at the City Council meeting of March 5, 1991. Mr. Galusha conveyed that the Governor is not going to declare a state of emergency and invoke mandatory rationing; however, all municipal agencies are required to have a drought management plan. A copy of the draft plan was sent to the Drought Information Center, and the Plan is being prepared to meet State requirements. Mr. Galusha noted that there are four stages to the Plan. The first, which staff recommends for implementation this year, is the voluntary conservation program with a goal of 15% reduction of normal usage. This program relies on education and information about conservation programs and practices inside and outside the home. Mr. Galusha conveyed that the second, third and fourth stages are the mandatory reduction stages and would be implemented if some kind of mandatory rationing is required. Mr. Galusha reviewed the Drought Management Plan which is incorporated herein by reference. Vice Mayor Dahl 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 Council Member Fulton asked if in putting the Plan together, did staff consider limiting new hookups at Stage 3 instead of Stage 4. Mr. Galusha indicated that staff is trying to minimize the impact on new development and industry in general because if new connections are shut off, jobs are affected. He noted that if Stage 4 was invoked, it would be the result of statewide measures. He added that the amount of water that can be used would be limited and any outside irrigation under the mandatory rationing program would be eliminated or certainly reduced. 10 3/19/91 MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, directing staff to finalize the Drought Management Plan in ordinance form and bring it back for adoption at the April 2, 1991, City Council meeting. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-12-90, by Lowell J. Simons (South of Hartnell Avenue, north of Churn Creek, and east of Victor Avenue) (G-030-010) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-12-90. 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 March 12, 1991 City Clerk Nichols advised that no protests were received. Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that a letter was received from Archer Pugh, representing Lowell J. Simons, requesting that the public hearing be continued to April 2, 1991. Vice Mayor Dahl determined that there was no one present who wanted to speak on this matter at this time. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Moss, to continue the public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment Application GPA- 12-90, by Lowell J. Simons, to April 2, 1991. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes BOARD OF APPEALS (B-080-050) Vice Mayor Dahl stated that Mayor Buffum is recommending that Al Cook be reappointed and Jack Kenealy, Bernie Bryson, Harry Eckleman, and Ken Gifford be appointed to the Board of Appeals for terms expiring January 1, 1995. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to reappoint Al Cook and appoint Jack Kenealy, Bernie Bryson, Harry Eckleman, and Ken Gifford to the Board of Appeals for terms expiring January 1, 1995. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1955 - Planned Development Application PD-2-90, The Commons on Churn Creek, by Inn Quarters, Inc. (East of Churn Creek Road and south of Rose Lane) (L-010-210-770) MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1955 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. 1955 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 (PD- 2-90). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Dahl, Fulton, and Moss Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Buffum Ordinance No. 1955 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan RESOLUTION - Employee Classification Schedule and Salary Plan (P-100-320) Vice Mayor Dahl recalled that staff was directed to review the most significant compensation problems in the City organization. Staff reviewed 11 3/19/91 two areas pertaining to employees in the same classification receiving different pay ranges and compensation relating to labor market and/or internal compensation problems. It is the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to approve the salary range adjustments and direct the City Manager to ask Department Directors to identify those compensation problems they would recommend for study. He conveyed that staff will bring the remaining compensation problems back to Council in late Spring. Council Member Arness noted that one of Council's plans was to determine what the private sector is paying and match City employee salaries to it; and if employees were being overpaid, that person's salary would be frozen until the private sector salary caught up. He asked how many increases in salary are being made that cause someone's salary to match an employee in a category that is being paid more than the private sector; and if that is the case, is Council expanding the problem of holding people at a salary cap. Vice Mayor Dahl stated that one of the frustrations of the SHRM study was that there were so few City classifications comparable to the private sector. Council had hoped to meld the Nash and SHRM studies, but that did not work either. Assistant City Manager McMurry conveyed that there is no employee in a class being moved up to one that is already Y-rated. Council Member Arness asked if a reduction in classifications is a goal. Mr. McMurry replied yes, that is the direction staff received from Council; and staff is continuing to work away at reducing classifications, but it is a lengthy process. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that Resolution No. 91-122 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution No. 91-103 by (1) deleting the existing Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan as of Midnight, March 16, 1991; and (2) immediately thereafter establishing a new Executive Pay-for- Performance Salary Plan effective March 17, 1991. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Dahl, Fulton, and Moss Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Buffum Resolution No. 91-122 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that Resolution No. 91-123 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution No. 90-546 by (1) deleting the existing Employee Classification Schedule and Salary Plan as of Midnight, March 16, 1991; and (2) immediately thereafter establishing a new Employee Classification Schedule and Salary Plan effective March 17, 1991. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Dahl, Fulton, and Moss Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Buffum Resolution No. 91-123 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. UNITED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (W-030) Council Member Moss noted that the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has indicated its intention to "bank" the water arising from the current round of storms as opposed to selling that water to contractors. He stated that from this region's viewpoint, this is a very sound course of action, and one which Council should strongly support. He added that the Bureau is receiving a lot of pressure to increase its water allocations, and they would like all the support they can get. Noting that Planning and Community Development Director Perry is also bringing an agenda item before Council from the River and Waterways Commission similar in nature to this issue, Council Member Moss suggested that the two agenda items be combined. 12 3/19/91 Mr. Perry indicated that he can build on the letter proposed by the River and Waterways Commission to include Council's support for the Bureau's proposal and draft it for the Mayor's signature. 13 3/19/91 MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to support the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's proposal to "bank" water at Shasta Lake; combine this agenda item with the agenda item regarding the recommendation from the River and Waterways Commission, and Council Member Moss and Planning Director Perry draft a letter to the Bureau of Reclamation under the Mayor's signature. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LEGISLATIVE MATTERS (L-040-300) City Manager Christofferson recommended that Council oppose AB3 which pertains to regional government and draft a letter of opposition to legislators for signature by the Mayor. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, to oppose AB3 and send a letter of opposition to the appropriate legislators and/or committees. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes JAIL BOOKING FEES (P-150-150) City Manager Christofferson stated that the intent of his Report to Council was to consider and recommend payment of jail booking fees to Shasta County who was granted the authority by the State through SB2557 to bill the City. The City has received the initial billing in the amount of $156,439.66 which covers the period July 1990 through February 1991. Mr. Christofferson noted, however, that the City of Anderson is taking a different view on this issue and they do not intend to "roll over" and pay the bill. He suggested that Council continue this item for one meeting to show support for the City of Anderson, and staff may then bring back a modified version of the recommendation to Council at that time. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Arness, to continue the issue of jail booking fees to the City Council meeting of April 2, 1991. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ANNUAL GENERAL PLAN REPORT (G-030) Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted the Annual General Plan Report adopted by the Planning Commission on March 12, 1991. The annual report reveals the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation. This was an information item and no action was required. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-52-90 - Stokes Estates, by Gary Stokes (S-100-706-400) Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted permission to subdivide 13.9 acres into seven single-family lots and a 6.7 acre remainder, located south of Grandview Avenue, west of Railroad Avenue, and east of a PG&E substation, described as Tentative Subdivision Map S-52-90, Stokes Estates. A map of the area and a copy of the conditions of approval were submitted to Council. This was an information item. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (A-050-250) Planning Director Perry submitted the Monthly Status Report through February 1991 for the following work areas: (1) annexations; (2) planning and zoning; (3) building and population; (4) landscape design; (5) cable; (6) housing assistance, and (7) Redevelopment Agency. This was an information item and no action was required. REDDING COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BUDGET (T-040-350-200) Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted the budget for the Redding Community Access Channel 28 for 1991-92. At its meeting of March 4, 1990, the Redding Community Access Corporation recommended approval of its budget to the City Council. It is the recommendation of staff to adopt the budget. 14 3/19/91 MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to approve the Redding Community Access budget for 1991-92. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE - Buenaventura Boulevard at Placer Street (C-070-010) Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council considered several options regarding the possible sale, exchange, or transfer of surplus property owned by the City located at Buenaventura Boulevard and Placer Street and adjacent to the old Benton Landfill. Mr. Perry conveyed that Lawrence & Associates completed an extensive report regarding the environmental condition of the property and appraisers, Ryan & Associates appraised the value of the property at $1,235,000. He conveyed that the highest and best use of the property is for commercial development. It is the recommendation of staff to actively market the property, set the current appraised value as a minimum bid level, and specify development restrictions per the environmental report. If Council concurs, staff will prepare an information sheet on the property, post the property for sale, and place an advertisement in the Record Searchlight announcing the open bid period. In response to Council Member Fulton's questions, Mr. Perry conveyed that selling the property, rather than exchanging the property for comparable land or construction of improvements, would ensure the City receiving the maximum value for the property. He added that waiting to market the property may result in a higher sales price. Mr. Perry conveyed that the proceeds from the sale of this property will be placed in the capital improvement fund. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Arness, to actively market City-owned surplus property at Buenaventura Boulevard and Placer Street, set the current appraised value as a minimum bid level, and specify development restrictions per the environmental report. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITY (G-100-170) Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development is requesting proposals for funding authorized by the Federal Homeless Housing Act. The funds are available to cities, counties and nonprofit organizations applying for money to rehabilitate and operate shelters for the homeless. People of Progress (POP), a local nonprofit group, has acquired the Knotty Pine Motel for the purpose of providing a 15-unit transitional housing facility for homeless families. POP is requesting grant funds from the State in the amount of $161,000 to rehabilitate the facility and for program costs. In order for POP to complete the grant application, the City Council must approve the project. It is the recommendation of staff to approve the Transitional Housing Facility. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to approve the People of Progress Transitional Housing Facility and authorize the City Manager to sign the Certification of Local Approval for the State grant application. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - U.S. Forest Services Study (F-200-100) Director of Community Services Gorman recalled that the U.S. Forest Service requested that the City participate in a study to be conducted by the Forest Service to determine the economic impact of recreational uses of Shasta and Trinity Lakes. Of particular concern is the policy regulating drawdown and the water levels during the recreation season, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Mr. Gorman recalled that this issue was referred to the Tourism and Convention Commission for recommendation. It is the recommendation of the Tourism and Convention Commission, as well as staff, to support funding the study in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Mr. Gorman noted that funding would be requested in the fiscal year 1991-92 budget. 15 3/19/91 Council Member Arness asked if the private sector will be involved in funding the study. Mr. Gorman indicated that the question of who the Forest Service was approaching and at what amounts was asked at the Commission meeting, but that information was not readily available. It is his understanding that other governmental agencies and promotional entities are being solicited. Council Member Moss noted that the list is not publicly available, but several large local private sectors have been asked to involve themselves, as well as Trinity County, Shasta County, and the Bureau of Reclamation. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Arness, that Resolution No. 91-124 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Collection Agreement between the City of Redding and the Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture, for the contribution of funds in an amount not to exceed $20,000, for the research and assessment of the economic value of recreation uses on Shasta and Trinity Lakes, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Dahl, Fulton, and Moss Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Buffum Resolution No. 91-124 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Tourism and Convention Commission (B-080-540) Community Services Director Gorman noted that since the creation of the Tourism and Convention Commission, there have been several changes in circumstances that require routine "housekeeping." Noting that the current ordinance refers to staff positions that no longer exist, Mr. Gorman recommended amending the ordinance to denote the single staff position, Community Services Director. Mr. Gorman conveyed that the Commission would like to meet at the Convention Center, rather than the Council Chambers; and all references to Civic Auditorium should be changed to the Convention Center. The Commission would also like to insert the work "initiates" in the final paragraph of the section pertaining to duties of the Commission because it reflects the more active stance to be taken by the Commission. It is the recommendation of the Tourism and Convention Commission and staff to adopt the amending ordinance. Council Member Fulton recalled that he voted against changing the name of the Civic Auditorium to the Convention Center. He said the citizens voted on a bond issue for a Civic Auditorium, and he is sorry to see the term being deleted completely. Mr. Gorman noted that the facility is probably more of a civic auditorium, although it does have heavy convention uses. He cautioned that changing the name of a facility often is not helpful to marketing. Council Member Arness offered Ordinance No. 1956 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 2.50 of the Redding Municipal Code pertaining to the Tourism and Convention Commission. RESOLUTION - Rental Fee Adjustment for Hangars and Tie-Downs (A-090-100 & A-090-020) Airports Director Ruff stated that staff and the Airports Commission are trying to bring airport revenues in line with the cost of operating the airports. Pending receipt of the Airports' Rates and Fees Analysis, staff and the Airports Commission recommend that a Cost Price Index adjustment to the rental fee structure adopted in Resolution No. 85-180 for the hangars and tie- downs at both airports be implemented. Mr. Ruff noted that staff believes this is the most fair and equitable interim change to these fees. Council Member Moss recommended that Council move forward with staff's recommendation at this time. 16 3/19/91 Lars Stratte, 265 Ashley Court, submitted a report to City Council which is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Stratte explained that he is not appearing as an Airports Commissioner on this matter, but as President of the Redding Area Pilots' Association. He stated that the Pilots' Association is opposed to the 22½% increase in fees. They feel the hangar tenants have been unfairly singled out, and other interim measures could be taken to achieve the same revenue enhancement. The Association is recommending a 12% across the board fee increase applied to hangar fees and landing fees and a one cent per gallon increase imposed on fuel flowage fees. It is also recommended that the matter be sent back to the Airports Commission to consider the recommended fee increase in conjunction with other rates and fees. Council Member Arness asked if this idea was studied at the Commission meeting. Airports Commissioner Chairman Rose stated that the Commission only addressed the tie-down and hangar fees; but at the next Commission meeting, the Commission will be addressing the other issues Mr. Stratte brought up. The Commission is not singling out any particular area--all areas will be addressed in due time. Council Member Moss explained that the Airports Director is dealing with these issues one at a time. It is not part of the Commission's recommendation to continue this item so it can be addressed in conjunction with other fees. Council Member Fulton pointed out that, in the past, Council has spread rate increases out over a period of time. He said it may be more acceptable to implement a 12% across the board fee increase for all items, and not single out hangar rental fees. Mr. Ruff stated that, until such time as the rates and fee analysis study is received, the Commission recommended the CPI increase in order to avoid anything other than an inflationary adjustment. The Commission will also be addressing landing fees and fuel flowage fees, and staff intends to make a recommendation to the Commission to also increase those fees with a CPI adjustment. Mr. Ruff explained that the agreements relating to rental car agencies, concessions, ground leases, FBO leases, are all individually negotiated, long term leases. These contracts are negotiated with the premise that a service is being provided to the public, and the City receives a percentage of the gross, etc. He added that those renting hangars and tie-downs have enjoyed no fee increase in five years. Vice Dahl stated that Airports Director Ruff was hired to run the airports like a business. The airports are in the red and subsidized by the general fund. Although it is not easy to raise rents, the Airports must become solvent. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Resolution No. 91-125 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving increased hangar rental fees and tie-down fees at Redding Municipal Airport and Benton Airpark, on an interim basis, utilizing a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment and establishing rental rates for the new T-hangar and sun shade at Benton Airpark. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Dahl, and Moss Noes: Council Members - Fulton Absent: Council Members - Buffum Resolution No. 91-125 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AWARD OF BID - Bid Schedule No. 2430, Churn Creek Lift Station (B-050-020 & W-020-560) Public Works Director Galusha recommended that Bid Schedule No. 2430, Churn Creek Lift Station (Schedule 4), be awarded to the low bidder, Tresize Company of San Diego, in the amount of $1,662,295.05. It is also recommended that an additional $150,204.95 be approved to cover the cost of contingencies and contract change orders, $80,000 be approved to cover the cost of engineering, and $144,500 be approved to cover the cost of property acquisition, for a 17 3/19/91 total of $2,037,000. Mr. Galusha noted that construction of the lift station is Phase 3 of the Stillwater project, and funding for the lift station is entirely from the Stillwater sewer revenue bond proceeds. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Arness, that Council make the following findings regarding Environmental Determination ED3- 90, Churn Creek Lift Station: 1. 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 April 4, 1990. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Arness, that Bid Schedule No. 2430 (Job No. 9898), Churn Creek Lift Station (Schedule 4), be awarded to the low bidder, Tresize Company of San Diego, in the amount of $1,662,295.05; and an additional $150,204.95 be approved to cover the cost of contingencies and contract change orders, $80,000 be approved to cover the cost of engineering, and $144,500 be approved to cover the cost of property acquisition, for a total of $2,037,000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Alcoholic Beverage License Applications (A-110-140) Kenny's Seafood Grill (Kenneth Bernard Butler) 2705 Churn Creek Road Wine Steak (Judith Ann Daniels) 3306 Bechelli Lane Junell's Restaurant (Sharon & Steven Adams and Colburn & Valdene Thomason) 1955 Gold Hills Drive ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:48 p.m., Vice Mayor Dahl adjourned the meeting. APPROVED: ______________________________________ Vice Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Clerk