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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1991-08-201 8/20/91 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers Redding, California August 20, 1991 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays. The Invocation was offered by Father Les Westling of the All Saints Episcopal Church. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dahl with the following Council Members present: Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss, and Dahl. Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Chief of Police Blankenship, Fire Chief Bailey, Director of Community Services Gorman, Director of Finance Downing, Assistant City Engineer Aasen, Principal Planner Keaney, Director of General Services Masingale, Director of Recreation and Parks Riley, Superintendent of Wastewater Craig, City Treasurer Linville, Housing Manager Maurer, Director of Utilities Customer Services Vokal, Assistant Director of General Services Kohn, Public Information Officer Bachman, Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Moscatello. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of August 6, 1991 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 03, check numbers 172167 through 172757 inclusive, in the amount of $2,756,758.93, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 03, check numbers 321299 through 322128 inclusive, in the amount of $881,764.73, and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the amount of $221,142.73, for the period July 21, 1991, through August 03, 1991, be approved. TOTAL: $3,859,666.39 Treasurer's Report - July 1991 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability - $33,035,777.99 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $76,064,861.80 Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2510, Typewriter Maintenance (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that Bid Schedule No. 2510, typewriter maintenance, be awarded to the low bidder, Shasta Office Equipment, in the amount of $86.60 per typewriter, for a total of $5,109.40. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1991/92 budget. Resolution - Application for Mortgage Credit Certificate Issuance Authority (R-030-900-400) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-337 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing application to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee for Mortgage Credit Certificate Issuance Authority and designate the Redding Redevelopment Agency to continue administering the program. Resolution - Agreement with Salvation Army for Homeless Shelter Services (G-100-030-036) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-338 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Agreement between the City of Redding and the Salvation Army to provide assistance to homeless persons, for the term December 1, 1991 through May 31, 1992, and authorizing the City Manager to sign same. Funds in the amount of $13,200 have been set aside from the 1991 Community Development Block Grant Program to provide a seasonal shelter for homeless individuals and families in the City of Redding. 2 8/20/91 3 8/20/91 Resolution - Agreement with Shasta County Women's Refuge for Housing and Counseling Services (G-100-030-036) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-339 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Agreement between the City of Redding and Shasta County Women's Refuge for Housing and Counseling Services, for the term November 1, 1991, through October 31, 1992, and authorizing the City Manager to sign same. Funds in the amount of $24,000 have been set aside from the 1991 Community Development Block Grant Program to provide housing and counseling services for victims of spousal and child abuse. Resolution - Agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service for Counseling Services (G-100-030-036) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-340 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Agreement between the City of Redding and Northern Valley Catholic Social Services for Counseling Services, for the term September 1, 1991, through August 31, 1992, and authorizing the City Manager to sign same. Funds in the amount of $7,260 have been set aside from the 1991 Community Development Block Grant Program to provide professional counseling for pregnant teens and adolescent parents. Resolution - Agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Services for Homeless Shelter Services (G-100-030-036) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-341 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Agreement between the City of Redding and Northern Valley Catholic Social Services for homeless shelter services, for the term September 1, 1991, through August 31, 1992, and authorizing the City Manager to sign same. Funds in the amount of $4,000 have been set aside from the 1991 Community Development Block Grant Program to defray the costs of utilities for a homeless shelter for young women and their children. Resolution - Agreement with Shasta Senior Nutrition for Emergency Food Assistance Services (G-100-030-036) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-342 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Agreement between the City of Redding and Shasta Senior Nutrition Program for emergency food assistance services, for the term September 1, 1991, through August 31, 1992, and authorizing the City Manager to sign same. Funds in the amount of $9,600 have been set aside from the 1991 Community Development Block Grant Program. Resolution - Agreement for Literary Services from the Laubach Literacy Council (G-100-030-036) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-343 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Agreement between the City of Redding and the Laubach Literacy Council of Shasta County, for the term September 1, 1991, through August 31, 1992, and authorizing the City Manager to sign same. Funds in the amount of $4,480 have been set aside from the 1991 Community Development Block Grant Program to provide tutoring to basic literacy students. Resolution - Grant Application for Rental Rehabilitation Grant Program (G-100-145) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-344 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager to file an application for funding under the Rental Rehabilitation Grant Program in the amount of $350,000 with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and approve the Tenant Assistance Plan, Certifications, and Affirmative Marketing Procedures. Resolution - Agreement with People of Progress for Homeless Casework Services (G-100-030-036) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-345 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Agreement between the City of Redding and the People of Progress for 4 8/20/91 homeless casework services, for the term September 1, 1991, through August 31, 1992, and authorizing the City Manager to sign same. Funds in the amount of $1,460 have been set aside from the 1991 Community Development Block Grant Program to provide for the partial salary of a homeless caseworker. Resolution - Landscape Maintenance District No. 16, Blossom Park Subdivision (A-170-075-016) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director Resolution No. 91-346 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Engineer's Report; ordering formation of territory into a Landscape Maintenance Assessment District, to be known as Landscape Maintenance District No. 16; authorizing proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments therein pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and set a public hearing for September 3, 1991. Set Public Hearing - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-11-91, by TRIOND (Roberts Court) (G-030-010) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., September 3, 1991, to consider GPA-11-91, a request to reclassify property from "Residential, 12.0 units per acre," to "Retail." Resolution - Simulated Firearms Training System Resolution - Appropriating Funds * (G-100 & B-130-070 & P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 91-347 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement for Grant No. 91-84 between the City of Redding and the McConnell Foundation for the project entitled Redding Police Department F.A.T.S. II; and authorizing the purchase of a FATS II system from Firearms Training Systems, Inc. pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Section 4.20.080 A.2. It is also recommended that Resolution No. 91-348 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 6th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 authorizing receipt of $61,700 from the McConnell Foundation and appropriating $62,200 for the purchase of a FATS II simulated firearms training system. Resolution - Cypress Avenue/Victor Avenue Traffic Controls (T-080-720) It is the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that Resolution No. 91-349 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the installation of a four-way stop sign control at the intersection of Cypress Avenue and Victor Avenue as an interim control measure prior to signalization. Resolution - Agreement with CH2M Hill California, Inc. for Engineering Services re Clear Creek and Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plants Resolution - Appropriating Funds * (B-130-070 & W-010-450 & W-010-560) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 350 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing: (1) the Mayor to sign the CH2M Hill Standard Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Redding and CH2M Hill California, Inc. for AB2588 Compliance Engineering Services; and (2) the implementation of Phase 1 of said agreement in the amount of $17,255.00, plus a contingency of $2,745.00, for a total of $20,000.00. It is also recommended that Resolution No. 91-351 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. 91-253 appropriating $20,000 for Phase I testing to comply with AB2588 for the Clear Creek and Stillwater Treatment Plants. Funds are available in the Wastewater Utility reserves for this project. Resolution - Appropriating Funds - Industrial Waste Analyst for Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant * (B-130-070 & P-100-060) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 352 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding 5 8/20/91 approving and adopting the 7th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 91- 253 establishing one (1) new Industrial Waste Analyst position and appropriating $49,200 for personnel costs. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2485, Bicycle Lane Construction on Placer Street between Pleasant Street and Wisconsin Avenue (B-050-020 & T-100-050) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2485 (Job No. 9120), bicycle lane construction on Placer Street between Pleasant Street and Wisconsin Avenue, awarded to Martin Excavating, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $93,263.31. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2512, Little Churn Creek Channel Improvements (East Cypress Avenue to Hartnell Avenue) (B-050-020 & B-130-070 & S-070-300) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2512 (Job No. 9196), Little Churn Creek Channel improvements, be awarded to the low bidder, Arcadian, in the amount of $387,067.32; and that an additional $19,432.68 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $20,500 be approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, for a total of $427,000. This project is funded through storm drain capital outlay fees. There is $400,000 budgeted for this project and an additional $27,000 is necessary. It is also recommended that Council make the following findings regarding Bid Schedule No. 2512 (Environmental Impact Determination ED-5-91): 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 March 13, 1991. It is also recommended that Resolution No. 91-353 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 11th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 appropriating an additional $27,000 for the Little Churn Creek Channel Improvements. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2515, Traffic Signals on SR273 at Wyndham Land and Ellis Street and on Victor Avenue at the eastbound and westbound ramps of SR44 and Mistletoe Lane, and Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) Yard Improvements (B-050-020 & T-080-700 & R-010) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2515 (Job Nos. 9005, 9046, 9138), traffic signals and RABA Yard improvements, be awarded to the low bidder, Steiny and Company, Inc. of Vallejo, in the amount of $645,732.92; and that additional funds be appropriated in the amount of $56,000 to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees and $52,267.05 to cover the cost of contract change orders, for a total of $754,000. Funds for these projects are a blend of City-wide traffic impact fees, Dana Drive traffic benefit fees, and State participation. Caltrans is contributing 34.8% of the costs at the Victor/SR44 ramps and 53.4% of the costs on SR273 at Wyndham Lane and Ellis Street. All RABA items will be funded through the Redding Area Bus Authority. Resolution - Agreement with Earth Science for Geotechnical Investigation (C-050-025) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 354 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Agreement between the City of Redding and Earth Science Consultants Associated to conduct a geotechnical engineering investigation for the new Civic Center, in the amount of $15,800, together with a contingency fund of $2,200, for a total amount of $18,000.00. Resolution - Demolition of Building at 2932 Victor Avenue * (B-130-070 & B-050-020-300) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 355 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 10th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 appropriating $5,000 of Traffic Impact Fees for demolition of a 6 8/20/91 building on 2932 Victor Avenue. This property was acquired by the City in 1990 for the eventual widening of Victor Avenue. Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Improvements for Ravenwood Estates S-13-87, Units 5 and 6 (South of Old Alturas Road and east of Shasta View) * (S-070-230 & S-100-614) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 356 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Lavender Way, Salmonberry Drive, Marigold Way, Trumpet Drive, Atrium Way, and Dewberry Drive in Units 5 and 6 of the Ravenwood Estates Subdivision. It is also recommended that the improvements in Ravenwood Estates, Units 5 and 6, be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk return the securities to the developer, Don Lynn. Request by Asphalt Cowboys (T-080-400 & C-070-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that an exemption from traffic impact fees be granted to the Asphalt Cowboys for the expansion of their building located in the City-leased area of the Rodeo Grounds. Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Improvements for Country Heights Subdivision S-11-87, Unit 8 (South terminus of Howard Drive, west of Blazingwood Drive and Riviera Drive) * (S-070-230 & S-100-108) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 357 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Howard Drive, Sunglow Drive, and Oak Glen Way in Unit 8 of the Country Heights Estates Subdivision. It is also recommended that the improvements in the Country Heights Subdivision, Unit 8, be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk return the securities to the developer, Signature Development Corp. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss, and Dahl Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 91-337, 91-338, 91-339, 91-340, 91-341, 91-342, 91-343, 91- 344, 91-345, 91-346, 91-347, 91-348, 91-349, 91-350, 91-351, 91-352, 91-353, 91-354, 91-355, 91-356, and 91-357 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Sharrah Dunlap & Associates, Inc (C-070-010 & A-050-060-555) A letter was received from Sharrah Dunlap & Associates, Inc. regarding the fairness of the City's acquisition policy for certain utility easements. Mr. Sharrah requests a meeting to discuss this matter further. It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department that the matter be referred to the Public Works Department for review and for a possible policy recommendation with a report to City Council within 30 days. Mayor Dahl stated that it is the concurrence of City Council to refer the matter regarding the conveyance of easements to staff for a report back to City Council. Letter from Kip Lee (P-150) A letter was received from Kip Lee regarding abandoned mailbox poles on Kenyon Drive. 7 8/20/91 Noting that staff removed the mail box poles, it is the recommendation of staff to meet with Mr. Lee to determine if there are other safety concerns and prepare a progress report for a future Council meeting. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, to direct staff to meet with Mr. Kip Lee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Letter from Richard Johnson (B-130-070) A letter was received from Richard Johnson asking Council to support a freeze on spending until such time as revenues under the current taxing system catch up to expenses. Mayor Dahl said the issues are basically addressing State and Federal budgeting, and some of the issues Mr. Johnson raises are not local in nature. He said it would be appropriate for staff to respond to Mr. Johnson. City Manager Christofferson noted that staff has met with Mr. Johnson several times, and he would be glad to draft a letter to Mr. Johnson. Letter from Don Yost (T-040-050) A letter was received from Don Yost objecting to changes in the line-up of FM radio stations carried by Viacom. Mayor Dahl noted that the City no longer has the ability to regulate cable service. However, he invited Mr. Yost to speak. Donald Yost, 1724 Branstetter Circle, submitted a statement dated August 20, 1991, which is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Yost stated that Viacom Cable System eliminated FM radio stations carried by microwave transmissions and replaced them with nine new stations received by satellite transmissions. Noting that he had complained about the poor transmission quality of the original stations, Mr. Yost explained that he wanted to hear the stations better, not hear different stations. He objected to the new line-up and stated that the new stations are homogenous, sterile, and seldom interesting. Mr. Yost objected to Viacom management not allowing subscribers the opportunity to vote on whether or not to adopt the new channels. Council Member Moss asked if there was any way to create a competitive atmosphere for Viacom. City Attorney Hays explained that the business is market driven; and the market is not there for somebody else to compete. It would take a large capital investment to put another cable system in place. He noted that very large communities may have more than one cable system. This was an information item and no action was taken. POTTER RANCH ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1991-6 (A-170-050-420) Assistant City Engineer Aasen stated that the Potter Ranch Assessment District is an acquisition type assessment district for the purpose of building public improvements on a parcel located east of Alta Mesa and south of Hartnell Avenue. The improvements consist of widening Clover Creek, completing Shasta View Drive, and site preparation for the construction of residential lots. Bond Counsel Sam Sperry, from the law firm of Sturgis, Ness, Brunsell & Sperry, submitted the following documents for adoption. Petition Certificate of Petition Resolution MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Buffum, that Resolution No. 91-358 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting Petition in the Potter Ranch Assessment District No. 1991-6. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss, and Dahl Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None 8 8/20/91 Resolution No. 91-358 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Boundary Map Resolution MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Buffum, that Resolution No. 91-359 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Boundary Map in the Potter Ranch Assessment District No. 1991-6. 9 8/20/91 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss, and Dahl Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 91-359 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Buffum, that Resolution No. 91-360 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Agreement for legal services in the Potter Ranch Assessment District No. 1991-6. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss, and Dahl Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 91-360 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Buffum, that Resolution No. 91-361 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Agreement for engineering services in the Potter Ranch Assessment District No. 1991-6. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss, and Dahl Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 91-361 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Buffum, that Resolution No. 91-362 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention in the Potter Ranch Assessment District No. 1991-6. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss, and Dahl Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 91-362 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Public Hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-6-91, by City of Redding (East of Campo Calle) (L-010-230) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing re RZ-6-91. 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 9, 1991 Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Principal Planner Keaney reviewed the Report to City Council which is incorporated herein by reference. He reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of a request to prezone approximately 116 acres to "R1- B1A" Single Family Residential District and "U" Unclassified. The existing general plan classifications are "Residential, 1.0 unit per acre," "Residential, 3.0 units per acre," and "Greenway." The property is in the process of being annexed (Annexation 90-18), and the current County zoning is rural residential with a density limit of one unit per three acres. Mr. Keaney stated that it is the recommendation of staff to prezone the entire area "U" Unclassified. He explained that staff made their recommendation after further review of the topographical constraints and issues. He noted that the Local Agency Formation Commission will probably accept the Unclassified designation after due deliberation by City Council. 10 8/20/91 In response to Council Member Fulton's question, Mr. Keaney stated that only one person testified on this matter, and that one person objected to the "R1- B1A" zoning. Ken Murray, 16949 Campo Calle, stated that he supports staff's recommendation. Mr. Murray stated that he owns approximately 18-19 acres in the northern one- third portion of this area. He probably has the only property in the northern area that is developable, and it makes more sense to develop his parcel in conjunction with the southern two-thirds because the two areas are linked topographically. He said staff's recommendation would give him the flexibility to come back later, after having paid for sewer and water connections, with a logical plan for land use that fits with other land uses in the area and new development and infrastructure. Leonard Bandell, 1761 Campo Calle, said he has two 1/2 acre lots which cannot be developed. Mr. Bandell requested that City Council prezone the area in the same manner as it is zoned by the County. He stated that everyone on the street bought and developed their property looking toward the County's designation. Mr. Bandell conveyed that he does not favor the annexation. He pointed out that one-half of the street is not in the annexation because of opposition; and if the City had tried to put the entire street into the annexation, it would have gone to an election, and the election is weighted based on property values. The City cut off the remainder of the street to avoid a "no" vote. He has no objection to the Guiton annexation; however, he maintained it is poor planning to annex half of a street. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Council make the following findings regarding Rezoning Application RZ-6-91: 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 June 19, 1991. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, to approve the "U" Unclassified designation for Rezoning Application RZ-6-91, by City of Redding, in concept, and direct staff to prepare an ordinance for implementation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-9-91, by City of Redding (Riverland Drive) (G-030-010) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing re GPA-9-91. 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 13, 1991 Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer advised that a protest was received. Housing Manager Maurer reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of GPA-9-91 to reclassify property from "Residential 0.2 and 1.0 units per acre" to "Park" and "Greenway." The purpose of the amendment is to bring the general plan classification and intended recreational use of the property as a softball complex into conformance with one another. The Commission also recommended certification of EIR-2-88 as being adequate to address the environmental impacts. Ms. Maurer conveyed that a letter of opposition was received from Daniel Frost, representing the Responsible Planning Coalition and numerous landowners. Mr. Frost's letter stated that the City is relying on an obsolete EIR. Traffic loads have increased significantly, and it is his understanding that the herbicide VAPAM would be used to develop the property. This requires the preparation of a new EIR. Mr. Frost also objected to staff's contention 11 8/20/91 that adopting this reclassification would permit the City to pursue its efforts to develop the property as a sports complex because the Shasta County Superior Court has enjoined any construction work until the City has brought its entire general plan in conformity with State law. Ms. Maurer explained that traffic projections in the EIR are for the year 2010, and present and future development in Churn Creek Bottom and the entire region were taken into consideration. She conveyed that Director of Recreation and Parks Riley has indicated that VAPAM is not proposed for use on the softball complex site, and the issue before Council at this time is changing the designation of the general plan from Residential to Greenway and Parks. The issue of proceeding with the softball complex will be considered at another time. It is the recommendation of staff to approve GPA-9-91 in concept, and adopt a resolution amending the general plan in September. Phyllis Lawler, 9769 Churn Creek Road, stated that she is the spokesperson for the Responsible Planning Coalition. Ms. Lawler stated that the EIR City Council certified in 1988 is obsolete. The traffic projections were based on inaccurate evidence and that can be proven by anyone going through that intersection right now. She conveyed that the Coalition was not able to communicate with Mr. Frost on the VAPAM issue; however, Mr. Frost would not make an allegation like that without having done his homework. Ms. Lawler said she would like to make sure that this reclassification is not the only item to be considered before going forth with the project because the Court enjoined the project from going forth. The project is not in conformance with the County's general plan, and the Coalition would like Council to reconsider that. Ms. Lawler noted that EIR-2-88 states that the only significant impact that cannot be mitigated is the conversion of prime agricultural soil to an urban use. It is her understanding that in order to convert prime agricultural soil to an urban use, or to address an issue that cannot be mitigated, a statement of overriding considerations must be made before the project can go forth. Ms. Lawler also noted that when EIR-2-88 was certified, the issue of spawning beds for salmon adjacent to that project site was not properly addressed; and in the last year or so, there has been information relating to salmon as an endangered species. She said EIR-2-88 is not current and that to use EIR-2-88 to recertify GPA-9-91 would not be good planning. She asked Council to reconsider the whole issue. Bob Dilley, 1722 Clover Road, stated that a softball complex is an appropriate use of the property. A dairy was on this property in 1950; and since the freeway went through in 1960, the land has been idle. Mr. Dilley opined that the City's proposed sports complex with ballfields and river access is a good use of the land. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Buffum asked if spawning gravel has been introduced along the River in this area. City Attorney Hays stated that no gravel has been added there. Council Member Moss noted that the Superior Court Judge found EIR-2-88 to be adequate. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Buffum, to certify Environmental Impact Report EIR-2-88 as adequate in addressing the environmental impacts associated with the softball complex project and General Plan Amendment GPA-9-91; and approve GPA-9-91 in concept and direct staff to submit a resolution amending the general plan in September. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal of Denial of an Amendment Request for Tentative Subdivision Map S-17-89, Knollcrest Subdivision, by Frank Wilson (North of the City's water treatment plant off Foothill Drive) (S-100-395) 12 8/20/91 The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing re the Appeal of Denial of an Amendment Request for Tentative Subdivision Map S- 17-89. 13 8/20/91 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 9, 1991 Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer advised that a protest was received. Principal Planner Keaney conveyed that the appellant, Frank Wilson, requested that the Appeal be continued to September 3, 1991. It is staff' concurrence that the hearing be continued. Allen Mendelssohn, 1833 Kingswood Way, conveyed that he owns property adjacent to the area at issue and intends to build a home on the property. Mr. Mendelssohn stated that he enjoys walking, and a private gate with limited access would deny him the privilege of walking up this street. He pointed out that this will affect his property values. Mr. Mendelssohn said he is opposed to any sort of gate. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, to continue the Appeal of Denial of an Amendment Request for Tentative Subdivision Map S-17-89 be continued to September 3, 1991. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-3-91, by Ron Culp (4818 Westside Road) (L-010-230) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-3-91. 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 9, 1991 Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Principal Planner Keaney reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning of property from "C-2" and "C2-F-FP" Central Commercial with Floodplain District to "C-2-CT" and "C2-CT-F-FP" Central Commercial with Travel Trailer Park and Floodplain District. Mr. Keaney explained that the "C-T" zoning is an overlay zone which allows the ability to apply for a use permit for a travel trailer RV park. It is also the recommendation of staff to approve the rezoning. Mayor Dahl determined that there was no one present who wished to speak on this matter. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Buffum, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council Member Arness, that Council make the following findings regarding Rezoning Application RZ-3- 91: 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 February 20, 1991. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Council Member Buffum offered Ordinance 1966 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-3-91). PUBLIC HEARING - re Disposition and Development Agreement with Northland Investments for the Sale of Redevelopment Agency Property (Southeast corner of Dana Drive and Churn Creek Road) (R-030-050-050) 14 8/20/91 The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing re the sale of Redding Redevelopment Agency property. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Redding Redevelopment Agency recommendation dated August 19, 1991 Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Housing Manager Maurer conveyed that Northland Investments, Inc. has requested additional time to review the Disposition and Development Agreement. It is the recommendation of staff to continue the public hearing to September 17, 1991. Mayor Dahl determined that there was no one present who wished to speak on this matter. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to continue the public hearing regarding the Disposition and Development Agreement with Northland Investments for the Sale of Redevelopment Agency Property to September 17, 1991. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal of Denial of Amendment to Use Permit UP-33-89, by Douglas Bradford (1275 Churn Creek Road and 980 & 1050 Old Alturas Road) (L-010-390) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing re the Appeal of Denial of Amendment to Use Permit UP-33-89. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated August 14, 1991 Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Principal Planner Keaney reported that the Planning Commission denied a request to modify conditions of approval for Use Permit UP-33-89, a permit to construct a 220,300 square-foot shopping center. The request pertains to postponing the completion date for off-site improvements to Old Alturas Road. Due to delays in obtaining off-site right-of-way, the developer is unable to comply with Condition 32a which requires completion of the off-site realignment and widening of Old Alturas Road from Bradford Way to Victor Avenue in conjunction with Phase I of the project. The applicant, Mr. Bradford, is requesting that the timing for completion of the off-site improvements be extended to January 15, 1992. Now that eminent domain proceedings have been completed, Mr. Keaney stated that the developer should be required to make every effort possible to complete the improvements and not prolong traffic congestion in the area. It is the recommendation of staff to not delay the completion of improvements any longer than November 30, 1991. Mr. Keaney reviewed the suggested amendments and additions to the Conditions of Approval. Leonard Bandell, attorney representing appellant Douglas Bradford, stated that he supports staff's recommendation. Mr. Bandell explained that when the applicant made the initial request, they were not sure when the Court would give access to the site. Eminent domain proceedings have been completed, and work on the improvements will begin immediately and take approximately eight weeks to complete. The Home Club opening is scheduled for September 28, 1991. Mr. Bandell clarified that the Use Permit was approved in 1990, not 1989, as stated in the staff report. 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 Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, to amend Condition of Approval No. 32a for Use Permit UP-33-89 to state, "This project shall be completed no later than November 30, 1991. Prior to occupancy of Home Club, the developer shall execute a development agreement with the City providing for the completion of off-site Old Alturas Road improvements by November 30, 1991. The developer shall also post a completion 15 8/20/91 bond acceptable to the Department of Public Works prior to occupancy," add Condition No. 32e, "Any necessary off-site sewer, water, and electrical power improvements shall be completed and accepted by the City prior to the store's opening," and add Condition No. 32f, "Until the off-site Old Alturas Road improvements are completed, the developer shall conduct a public information program on store access that directs traffic away from Old Alturas Road. On-site traffic- control personnel will be provided to direct traffic at the discretion of the City Traffic Engineer." The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SHASTA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL (B-080-465) Mayor Dahl recommended that Community Services Director John Gorman be designated to represent the City Council on the Board of the Shasta County Arts Council. MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to appoint Community Services Director John Gorman to the Board of the Shasta County Arts Council. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - Voting Delegates for Annual Conference (L-040-150) Mayor Dahl requested that Council designate a City of Redding voting delegate and alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held in San Francisco on October 13-16, 1991. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Fulton, to designate Council Member Arness as voting delegate and Council Member Buffum as alternate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference in San Francisco on October 13-16, 1991. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1965 - Rezoning Application RZ-1-91, by W-4 Ltd. (5051 Caterpillar Road) (L-010-230) MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1965 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 Moss, that Ordinance No. 1965 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-1-91). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss, and Dahl Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 1965 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County (B-080-150) Mayor Dahl noted that the City is entitled to three appointments to the Board of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Shasta County. He asked Council to consider amending the ordinance to allow those who own and operate a business within the City limits to serve on the Board of Directors representing the City of Redding. He noted that there are many talented applicants who do not live in the City but own a business within City limits. He noted that this issue could go beyond this Board to other commissions; however, there are some real valid arguments for allowing business owners to sit on the EDC. Council Member Moss asked Council to use this as an occasion to reexamine Council policy regarding involvement on City Commissions by those who do not live in the City. Council Member Arness suggested that only one or two of the possible three appointments that Council can make to the EDC be made from those that do not live in the City, but own a business within the City limits. 16 8/20/91 Council Member Buffum offered Ordinance No. 1967 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 2.73.010 of the Redding Municipal Code pertaining to the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County. 17 8/20/91 UTILITY USERS' TAX - Prioritization of Uses and Library Funding (T-010-900 & L-050) City Manager Christofferson noted that a call was received in the City Clerk's office today asking staff to address the question of how Cable TV is classified as a utility. He explained that it is the prevailing practice to include Cable TV in that category, and possibly two-thirds to three-fourths of the cities that have a utility user tax include Cable in that category. Mr. Christofferson outlined the Report to City Council dated August 5, 1991, which is incorporated herein by reference. He predicted that the 5% utility user tax rate will generate under $2 million in actual revenue in the first year. Mr. Christofferson recalled that Council already expressed how the expenditure of these funds should be prioritized and he briefly outlined the following uses: increased support for the library, compensation for losses arising out of State action and restoring reserves, funding unfinanced needs listed in the Annual Budget, augmenting public safety services, traffic improvements, and parks projects. Council Member Arness conveyed that he has been researching the use of the utility user tax by other cities, and there are very few cities that have established a cap. He briefly outlined formulas used by other cities. Council Member Arness stated that Council should look at a quantity cap, instead of a dollar cap, in order to track inflation. He recommended that Council support the Library; and since Council does not know what monies the City will have because of uncertainties at the State level, all available funds should be placed in the reserve fund. He explained that a larger reserve will give Council windows of opportunity. Council Member Buffum stated that she concurs with the intent of Council Member Arness. Council Member Moss noted that Shasta County approved a funding level for the Library in the amount of $403,000. He suggested that Council approve a $350,000 increase in its commitment to the Library for a total of $500,000, plus $17,000 for the operation of the Library Commission. With the County School's commitment to fund 10% of the Library's budget, this will establish the Library's budget at $1 million. Council Member Moss also suggested that the balance of the revenue be placed in the general fund. He pointed out that the City will begin receiving funds in January, and the budget process begins in Spring. Council will then have a better idea of actual income and what the results of the State's actions are. Council Member Fulton said he is in accord with Council Member Moss' suggestion; however, he suggested that Council equal the County's contribution or contribute less. Mayor Dahl pointed out that Council has been inundated by members of the community to provide more and better services and programs such as police and fire protection, street improvements, parks, etc. He concurred with Council Member Moss's suggestion, and stated that this will be an immediate payoff for the community. The humiliation of not having an adequate library is now over, and pride can be brought back into the community. He emphasized that there is not enough money for all of these recommendations, but Council can determine what funds are available and prioritize the needs. Council Member Buffum stated that Council should work on a 3-year spending plan and a 5-year capital improvement plan for the entire City. Mayor Dahl pointed out that the Public Safety Task Force is working on a five- year plan, and master plans have been adopted for all of the enterprise areas. Council Member Buffum clarified that a master plan should be created that encompasses all of those plans. Council Member Fulton pointed out that the Library Commission was supposed to find permanent funding for the Library; and now, Council is suggesting that the City fund the library. He pointed out that the Commission will lean on the City every year to fund its budget. Council Member Fulton pointed out that the prior Council determined not to fund the library on a permanent basis. 18 8/20/91 Council Member Moss explained that the situation has changed. The Commission was set up to find a source of funding and administer the Library. The philosophy was to divorce the Library from Shasta County and create a separate entity. He added that the legislation that created the Commission referred to a transition agreement proposal which would transfer all of the assets of the current Library over to the Commission. He suggested that the funds be subject to an approved transition agreement between the Commission and Shasta County. Council Member Buffum noted that the Board of Supervisors did not agree to the Library Commission's proposal. She clarified that in order for the Commission to get the money, the Commission would have to enforce that agreement. She recalled that the Commission asked Shasta County to turn over the Library assets, property, and facilities; and the Board said they had a problem with that. Council Member Moss indicated that the main disagreement between the County and the Commission is that the County does not want to give up the real estate. If the Commission agrees to complete the transition agreement without including the real estate, that is the Commission's decision; and the City should not be a party to forcing the County to turn over the real estate. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Buffum, to enhance the City's contribution to the library from $150,000 to $500,000.00; the money be made payable to the Library Commission, and the funds be subject to Shasta County approving a transition agreement proposal between the Library Commission and Shasta County. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Moss clarified that the funds will be approved based on an approved transition agreement negotiated between the Library Commission and Shasta County. RESOLUTION - Contract Amendment #4 - City Hall Design Services (C-050-025) City Manager Christofferson conveyed that the design work for the Civic Center is now at a point where audiovisual work on the City Council Chambers and landscaping/site development work is necessary to tie in with the building concept. Mr. Christofferson recommended that Contract Amendment #4 with Nichols, Melburg, and Rossetto be approved. The cost for the audiovisual consultant is $10,600, the cost for conceptual landscape work is $10,500, and the cost for schematic design of the site development is estimated at $41,500. He explained that the schematic design work outlined in the amended agreement will only go forward with the approval of the City Council subcommittee. MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Resolution No. 91-363 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 4 to Client-Consultant Agreement for City Administration and Police Building Study, entered into by and between the City of Redding and Nichols, Melburg, and Rossetto, consultants. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss, and Dahl Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 91-363 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AUDITING SERVICES (F-205 & F-205-150-075) Council Member Moss stated that he will abstain from discussing and voting on this issue. Director of Finance Downing conveyed that four proposals were received for the City's auditing services. Ms. Downing explained that auditing services would be provided to the City for a three-year period with the City's right to extend the term for two one-year periods. Staff evaluated the proposals, and the proposals and evaluation were discussed with the Council Audit Committee. The Committee did not reach a consensus on the selection of a firm. It is 19 8/20/91 the recommendation of staff to award the contract to the public accounting firm of Matson & Ison. Dave Scott, 1815 Mesa Street, spoke on behalf of D.H. Scott & Company. Mr. Scott stated that all of the firms are qualified to perform the audit. The four key people assigned to this project at D.H. Scott & Company have a combined experience of 60 years in public accounting. Matson & Ison have 26 years of combined experience. Scott & Company have performed 46 separate governmental audits; and as far as he could tell, Matson & Ison have performed no more than 23. He said the size of the firm is not an issue, and Scott & Company have performed large audits. Mr. Scott stated that efficiency cannot be determined until a firm has completed an audit, and he pointed out that Matson & Ison propose to spend more hours on this audit than any of the other firms. Scott & Company is well aware of staff's concerns about disrupting staff, and they intend to be efficient and competent. The contract is for three years, and Scott & Company quoted $128,400 and Matson & Ison quoted $159,250. The difference in cost is $30,850. Scott & Company have created 15 jobs in the community during the last four years, they intend to create two or three more jobs this Fall, and all payroll dollars go back into the community. He pointed out that three out of four staff members from Matson & Ison are staffed out of the Chico office, and three-quarters of those dollars could go to Chico. In defense of his firm, Tony Johnson of Matson & Ison, explained that Matson & Ison are the most qualified to be the next auditors for the City of Redding. Mr. Johnson conveyed that Matson & Ison have rendered CPA services for 35 years in this area, and 13 years in the Redding area alone. In 1990, Matson & Ison performed over 155 audits and most were for governmental agencies; and in the last seven years, audits were performed for many cities in the North State. Mr. Johnson conveyed that there are over 75 resource people at Matson & Ison, including 33 CPAs with seven located in the Redding office alone. Matson & Ison can do the job quickly and efficiently with the least amount of interruption of City staff. Noting that the American Institute of CPAs recommends that every firm be audited by other CPAs, Mr. Johnson conveyed that Matson & Ison underwent a peer review and got an unqualified opinion. He indicated that they excel in providing information which is clear and understandable by the reader. Council Member Arness said he asked staff if the sale of bonds or if borrowing money would be different based on who the auditor was, and the answer was "no." He said Scott & Company's proposal saves money, and the money stays in the community. Council Member Arness suggested that Council award the project to Scott & Company. Mayor Dahl opined that Matson & Ison are the most qualified firm. He said he is concerned about the amount of staff time that would be required. Mayor Dahl noted that Matson & Ison is a local firm; and furthermore, Mr. Johnson's affiliation with other branches adds to his expertise. Mayor Dahl admitted this was a tough call. He emphasized that although his vote is for Matson & Ison, this is not to imply that the other firms are not qualified. Council Member Fulton noted that Assistant Director of Finance Sundin gave a good presentation on this issue. He added that Matson & Ison gave a good professional presentation, and the firm is local. They have far more experience in municipal government, and that is worth the extra money. Council Member Buffum stated that if Council looks at this like a business, then the cost and the amount of hours required by Matson & Ison concerns her. She said it is preferable for the community to keep jobs and money local. Council Member Buffum stated that all the firms are qualified; therefore, she recommends that the contract be awarded to Scott & Company. Mayor Dahl stated that although he does not agree with awarding the contract to Scott & Company, a decision has to be made and he is willing to compromise. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Buffum, to award the contract for City of Redding auditing services to D.H. Scott & Company. 20 8/20/91 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Buffum, and Dahl Noes: Council Members - Fulton Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Moss ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-20-90, by Azi Barzin (1550 Collyer Drive) (L-010-230) Principal Planner Keaney recalled that City Council approved a request to rezone a portion of a 6.7 acre parcel from "R1-B10" Single Family Residential District and "R2-B10" Duplex Residential District to "U" Unclassified District subject to the execution of a development agreement restricting its use to residential care facilities. Mr. Keaney conveyed that the development agreement has been executed and recorded. It is the recommendation of staff to adopt the ordinance rezoning the property. Council Member Buffum offered Ordinance No. 1968 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-20-90) ANNEXATION 89-5 - Buckeye Area (A-150-211 & W-020-500) Principal Planner Keaney recalled that City Council commenced annexation proceedings on Annexation 89-5, Buckeye Area. The annexation application has been filed with Local Agency Formation Commission staff; however, a hearing on the annexation is being delayed pending resolution of the property tax exchange dispute between the City and County. Mr. Keaney conveyed that a request for City sewer service prior to annexation was received from Tony LaBella, owner of several parcels within the boundaries of Annexation 89-5. It is the recommendation of staff to deny the request for sewer service prior to annexation. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Moss, to deny the request from Tony LaBella for an Annexation Agreement for sewer service prior to annexation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes EPUD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - Disposition of Property (C-070-200 & W-010-550) Principal Planner Keaney recalled that the City Council authorized staff to proceed with the marketing of a portion of the abandoned Enterprise Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Keaney conveyed that two offers were received. It is the recommendation of staff to accept the high offer submitted by Eagle Homes & Development Company in the amount of $850,000. He indicated that the proceeds from the sale will go the Wastewater Utility Fund. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Arness, to accept the offer for the sale of two surplus City-owned parcels on the abandoned Enterprise Treatment Plant property from Eagle Homes & Development Company in the amount of $850,000, and direct the City Attorney to prepare a formal Purchase Agreement outlining the conditions of the sale. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Annexation 91-3, Sacramento River Waterways (A-150-243) Principal Planner Keaney recalled that City Council directed staff to ask the State Lands Commission for approval to annex land owned by the State of California that is outside the City but adjacent to the current City limits along two portions of the Sacramento River. The purpose of the annexation is to facilitate the application and enforcement of the City's river regulations along the entire course of the Sacramento River from the north to the south boundary of Redding. At its meeting of July 15, 1991, the State Lands Commission approved the annexation as proposed. It is the recommendation of staff to approve the annexation. 21 8/20/91 Council Member Arness stated that this action will increase costs to the City with no added income. Therefore, he questioned why the City would annex this property. Council Member Buffum stated that there will be more territory to cover and more outlay of money. However, without annexing the land, it does not enable the River and Waterways Commission to enact the charge Council gave it. She noted that supplemental money, not City dollars, may be used to patrol the river or enforcement may be subcontracted to the County. She added that the Commission has been negotiating with Shasta County. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Buffum, that Resolution No. 91-364 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of application by the City of Redding requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission to take proceedings for the annexation to the City of Redding of uninhabited territory designated City of Redding Annexation No. 91- 3 (Sacramento River Waterways). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Fulton, Moss, and Dahl Noes: Council Members - Arness Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 91-364 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (A-050-250) Planning Director Perry submitted the Monthly Status Report through August 1991 for the following work areas: (1) annexations; (2) planning and zoning; (3) building and population; (4)landscape design; (5) housing assistance; (6) Redevelopment Agency, and (7) Cable. This was an information item and no action was required. RIVER PROPERTIES MASTER PLAN (C-070-220) Principal Planner Keaney stated that this item was continued from the City Council meeting of August 6, 1991. Mr. Keaney recalled that a meeting with the Riverfront Master Plan Committee was discussed. Council Member Arness noted that the City Commissions may or may not agree with the Committee. He hoped that the Commissioners sitting on the Committee would make peace with their Commission and isolate what problems are real because he has a feeling that some Commissions do not agree with the recommendations. Council Member Arness said he is not interested in meeting with all of the Commissions. Council Member Moss said the Committee's motivation for meeting with Council is the realization that the decisions to be made are not going to be accepted by the special interest Commissions, and the Committee is asking for direction. Mayor Dahl stated that Council will not get a consensus from everybody. He questioned where the project will go from here. Council Member Moss suggested that after the consultant makes its recommendations, the report be turned over to the Commissions for comment. Council Member Arness questioned if the consultant's charge was to come back with three different schemes. Council Member Buffum replied yes. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Buffum, directing staff to coordinate a meeting with City Council, consultants Wallace, Roberts, and Todd, and the Riverfront Master Plan Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY - Group Homes (P-150-150) Police Chief Blankenship stated that the 1990/91 Grand Jury received citizens' complaints concerning the large increase in the number of group home placements in Shasta County during the past few years resulting in a negative impact on community resources. He conveyed that the Grand Jury made eight 22 8/20/91 recommendations, and the City was directed to respond to five of those recommendations. Chief Blankenship reviewed the Report to City Council dated August 20, 1991, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Grand Jury's recommendations and the Police Departments responses were outlined. Council Member Arness stated that he does not agree with the response to Grand Jury recommendation 90/91-42, that City Council should seek legislation that group homes provide an accounting of monies spent on clients. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to accept the Report to the Grand Jury as the response of the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, and the Chief of Police. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 23 8/20/91 In response to Council Member Moss's questions, Chief Blankenship conveyed that staff is working with Assemblyman Statham and Senator Thompson, as well as trying to consolidate other Northern California Police Chiefs and Sheriffs, to address this issue. The Police Department is also working with the County Probation Department, and they intend to meet with other Northern California Probation Chiefs. He conveyed that consolidation is necessary because it will be difficult to convince those legislators from jurisdictions that are off- loading some of their problems here to tighten up. Staff will continue to work on this issue and keep Council apprised. Council Member Buffum asked if these same kind of questions were asked of the Board of Supervisors. Chief Blankenship said it was his belief that they were, and staff will share this report with them. Council Member Moss stated that the community should be made aware of these issues, and Council should stand ready to support the Police Department and get the public involved. SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT - Request to Present Draft Report (S-050-375) Director of General Services Masingale reported that the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 requires each city and county to prepare a plan to reduce the solid waste stream by 25% in 1995 and 50% by 2000. The County of Shasta and cities of Anderson and Redding have put together a regional plan. Both plans are in draft form, and comments are being collected for the final plan. The deadline for approval by the State is January 1, 1992, and it is recommended that Council schedule a workshop to review the draft plans. Noting that the community is asking why government is so expensive, Council Member Arness pointed out that this Act will create another cost center that is very expensive. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, directing staff to coordinate a workshop with City Council for the presentation of the draft Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the draft Household Hazardous Waste Element. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARK - Request for Proposals (P-050-145) Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that Council budgeted funds in this fiscal year for the completion of the Enterprise Community Park Master Plan Design phase. It is recommended that staff be authorized to draft a Request for Proposal for the design the Enterprise Community Park. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, to authorize staff to draft and circulate a Request for Proposal for the design of the Enterprise Community Park in an amount not to exceed $200,000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AWARD OF BID - Bid Schedule No. 2511, Victor Avenue Extension (B-050-020 & S-070-100-765 & B-130-070) Assistant City Engineer Aasen recommended that Bid Schedule No. 2511 (Job No. 9109), the extension of Victor Avenue, be awarded to Marshall Worley Construction, Inc. in the amount of $263,525. It is also recommended that an additional $14,975 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, $21,500 be approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, and $10,000 be approved to cover the cost of off-site work to be performed by others, for a total of $310,000. It is further recommended that $310,000 be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Tax Account to fund this project. Mr. Aasen noted that construction of this section of Victor Avenue will allow the City to proceed with its plans for the sale of its surplus property on the east side and development of a park site on the west side of Victor Avenue. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that Council make the following findings regarding Bid Schedule No. 2511: 1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan; 24 8/20/91 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 February 20, 1991. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to award Bid Schedule No. 2511, the extension of Victor Avenue, to Marshall Worley Construction, Inc., in the amount of $265,525; and that an additional $14,975 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, $21,500 be approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, and $10,000 be approved to cover the cost of off-site work to be performed by others, for a total of $310,000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that Resolution No. 91-365 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 5th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 to transfer the Victor Avenue Extension Project from the General Fund to the Development Fund and appropriate $310,000 for construction. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss, and Dahl Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 91-365 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AWARD OF BID - Bid Schedule No. 2513, Eastside Road Realignment (B-050-020 & S-070-100-170 & B-130-070) Assistant City Engineer Aasen recommended that Bid Schedule No. 2513 (Job No. 9997), the realignment of Eastside Road at South Bonnyview Road, be awarded to the low bidder, Northstate Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $446,662.35 for Alternate B. It is also recommended that an additional $170,337.65 be approved to cover the cost of engineering, inspection, right-of-way, and utility relocation costs, and $45,000 be approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, for a total of $662,000. There is $510,000 budgeted for this project from capital improvement funds ($300,000) and traffic impact fees ($210,000). It is, therefore, also recommended that $122,000 be appropriated from the General Fund and an additional $30,000 be approved from the traffic impact fee account for this project. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that Bid Schedule No. 2513 be awarded to Northstate Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $446,662.35 for Alternate B; and that an additional $170,337.65 be approved to cover the cost of engineering, inspection, right-of-way, and utility relocation costs, and $45,000 be approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, for a total of $662,000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that Resolution No. 91-366 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 9th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 appropriating an additional $152,000 for the Eastside Road Realignment Project (Trident Project). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss, and Dahl Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 91-366 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENT Victor Avenue Extension (S-070-100-765) Jerry Nash stated that Council just awarded a bid for the extension of Victor Avenue. Mr. Nash submitted a graph cross section of road construction on Victor Avenue. He noted that the City required him to construct Profile A on Victor Avenue from Churn Creek Road to El Verano, and Profile B for the construction of Hartnell Avenue south to the City's property. 25 8/20/91 26 8/20/91 Mr. Nash stated that the required width for the construction of Victor Avenue was increased to 36 feet from 34 feet. He appealed that condition and was subsequently denied. Staff said the City would build an identical street with curb, gutter, and sidewalk with 36 feet of paving to line up with the existing street from Hartnell Avenue. Mr. Nash stated that Council just approved Profile C which is 32 feet of paving with no curb, gutter, or sidewalk. He stated that when staff states they will do one thing and require him to do likewise, the City should uphold its end of the bargain. Council Member Arness noted that Victor Avenue probably started out as a four- lane road. He added that the developer who purchased the City's surplus property on Victor Avenue will probably be required to complete the east side of the road with curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Principal Planner Keaney said that would be staff's recommendation. Council Member Arness explained that the City would be responsible for the construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on the west side of Victor Avenue as the Enterprise Community Park is constructed. Shasta Dam Commemorative Stamp (A-050-060) Clay McLain expressed thanks to City Council for its support for the proposed Shasta Dam Commemorative Stamp. ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Richard J. Smart re Utility User Tax (T-010-900) Letter from John V. Walsh, Mayor of Anderson, expressing Anderson City Council support for the Redding Sports Complex (P-050-600-200) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:50 p.m., Mayor Dahl declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ______________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Assistant City Clerk