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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1991-10-011 10/01/91 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers Redding, California October 1, 1991 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays. The Invocation was offered by Reverend Dick Kendall of the United Methodist 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, Director of Electric Utility Lindley, Director of Public Works Galusha, Director of Planning and Community Development Perry, Chief of Police Blankenship, Electric Utility Engineering Manager Russell, Electric Utility Resources Manager Coleman, Fire Chief Bailey, Assistant City Attorney Calkins, Director of Community Services Gorman, Director of Finance Downing, Assistant City Engineer Curtis, Principal Planner Keaney, Director of Information Systems Kelley, Building Official Voges, Housing Manager Maurer, Director of Utilities/Customer Service Vokal, Risk Manager Mlinarcik, Airports Operation Manager Dinger, Assistant Planner Manuel, City Clerk Nichols, and Secretary/Stenographer Rudolph. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of August 26, 1991 Regular Meeting of September 3, 1991 Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 10, 1991 Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 17, 1991 Regular Meeting of September 17, 1991 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 06, check numbers 173734 through 174359 inclusive, in the amount of $4,695,034.97, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 06, check numbers 323884 through 324661 inclusive, in the amount of $1,111,190.94, for the period September 1, 1991, through September 14, 1991, be approved. TOTAL: $5,806,225.91 Resolution - Agreement with Superior California Development Council for Economic and Public Works Project Development (B-130-030 & B-080-500) It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution No. 91-415 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the funding agreement, in the amount of $7,000, between the City of Redding and the Superior California Development Council, for the period of July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992, to provide regional planning for economic and public works project development during fiscal year 1991-92. Funds are included in the 1991-92 budget. Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Municipal Airport Area Feasibility Study * (B-130-070 & A-090-100 & R-030) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-416 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 29th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 appropriating $30,000 for feasibility study regarding potential formation of redevelopment project in Municipal Airport area. 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., October 15, 1991,to consider GPA-11-91, a request to reclassify property from "Residential, 12.0 units per acre" to "Retail." 2 10/01/91 Resolution - Annexation 91-3, Sacramento River Waterways (A-150-243) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-417 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 91-364 and 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. Shasta High School-Parent Teacher Association - Waiver of Fees for Concession Stand Construction at Thompson Field (Shasta High School) (P-050-600 & F-205-600 & T-080-400) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that total fees, in the amount of $1,262.50, be waived in association with the construction of the Shasta High School-Parent Teacher Association concession stand to be located at Thompson Field. Resolution - Establishing Power Plant Manager Position and Appropriating Funds for Personnel Costs re Redding Power * (B-130-070 & E-120-300-700 & P-100-060) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No. 91-418 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 24th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 establishing one (1) Power Plant Manager position and appropriating $59,200 for personnel costs for the Redding Power Project. Resolution - Amendment to Black & Veatch Caretaking Agreement re Redding Power (E-120-300-700) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No. 91-419 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the first amendment to the agreement for caretaking and support services between the City of Redding and Black & Veatch Construction, Inc. for consulting services associated with the Redding Power Project. No additional funding is required. Approval of Property Insurance - re Redding Power Plant Resolution - Appropriating Funds * (B-130-070 & R-100-375-550 & E-120-300-700) It is the recommendation of the Risk Manager that the placement of property insurance for Redding Power Plant with CNA Insurance at the rate of $0.088 per $100 of value, producing a premium of $42,240, be approved. It is also recommended that Resolution No. 91-420 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 26th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 appropriating $42,240 from the Redding Power Plant Fund for property insurance for the Redding Power Project. Resolution - Fiscal Agent Agreement Appointing City of Anderson as Fiscal Agent to Receive, Invest, and Disburse Assets Seized by City of Redding other than Through its Participation in the Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force (SINTF) (P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 91-421 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Fiscal Agent Agreement between the Shasta County District Attorney, the County of Shasta, the City of Redding, and the City of Anderson, which, inter alia, appoints the City of Anderson as Fiscal Agent for the City of Redding to receive, invest, and disburse assets seized by the City of Redding other than through its participation in SINTF; and authorizing the Mayor to sign said agreement. Resolution - Filing of Grant Application with California Peace Officers Association Foundation re Promotion of a Prenatal and Postnatal Seat Belt Use Program (G-100 & P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 91-422 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the filing of a Grant Application from the California Peace Officers Association Foundation for a $5,000 mini-grant for the California Operation Buckle Down Mini-Grant Program and, if funded, authorizing the expenditure of said funds 3 10/01/91 for the promotion of a Prenatal and Postnatal Seat Belt Use Program entitled "Saf-T-Belt," Save a Fetus Through Belt Employment and Lifesaving Techniques. Resolution - Firearms Training System II Laser Training Facility (P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 91-423 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the release of Drug Asset Seizure Funds, in the amount of $11,530, for the remodeling costs for the FATS II Laser Firearms Training Facility. Change Order - Lawrence & Associates Contract for Benton Landfill Closure re Benton Airpark Runway Safety Overrun Resolution - Appropriating Funds * (B-130-070 & A-090-020 & S-020-300) It is the recommendation of the Airports Director that a Contract Change Order, in the amount of $5,820, between the City of Redding and Lawrence and Associates be approved to provide for engineering work on the Benton Airport runway safety overrun project in connection with the Benton Landfill Closure. It is also recommended that Resolution No. 91-424 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 31st amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 appropriating $5,820 for Benton Airport Safety Overrun Engineering Contract. Resolution - Appropriating Funds re Martin Luther King Community Center Painting Project * (B-130-070 & C-050-400) It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Resolution No. 91-425 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 27th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 appropriating $10,000 for the Martin Luther King Community Center painting project. Acceptance of Final Map - River Heights Planned Development (PD-1-90) (Southeast corner of Hilltop Drive and River Bend Road) (L-010-210-645) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Final Map for River Heights Planned Development, developed by Jerry L. Knighten Construction, Inc., be approved, the Mayor be authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2384, Administrative Office for Women's Refuge (B-050-020 & C-070-010) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2384 (Job No. 9881), administrative office for Women's Refuge, awarded to Peters Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $210,600. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2439, Construction of Pumphouse and Operating Equipment at Well No. 11 (B-050-020 & W-030-750-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2439 (Job No. 9948), construction of pumphouse and operating equipment at Well No. 11, awarded to McConnell Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $155,301.03. Resolution - Program Supplement No. 026 - Federal Hazard Safety Funding (T-080-300 & S-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 426 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign Program Supplement No. 026 to Local Agency-State Agreement for Federal-Aid Projects No. 02-5068, Project No. HES-000S(383), E.A. No. 02-451354, by and between the City of Redding and the State of California, Department of Transportation, to reconstruct/replace guard rails and culverts at ten locations in the City of Redding. The estimated cost is $220,000, with federal funds estimated to be $180,000 and 4 10/01/91 city street construction funds $40,000. Funds for this are included in the 1991-92 budget. Resolution - Agreement with Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District (ACID) re South Bonnyview Boat Ramp Project (Bid Schedule No. 2436) (W-030-700-010 & P-050-650 & B-050-020) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 427 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement between the City of Redding and the Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District relating to construction of a new standpipe and plugging the pipeline between the standpipe and parking lot of the South Bonnyview boat ramp. The contingency fund is sufficient to cover the project's estimated cost of $15,000. Resolution - Contract Change Order re Bid Schedule No. 2500, Bonnyview Ditch Reconstruction (B-050-020 & S-070-300-035) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 428 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the City Manager to sign the following in connection with performing additional tasks relating to the Bonnyview Ditch construction, Bid Schedule No. 2500: 1) Contract modification (Change Order) between the City of Redding and Robert J. Frank Construction in the amount of $18,000; and 2) Authorizing the appropriation of an additional $10,000 for contingencies. Funds for this are included in the 1991-92 budget. Resolution - Contract Change Order with Electrical & Control System Engineering, Inc. re Pump Station No. 5 (B-050-020-300 & W-030-125-050) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 429 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the City Manager to sign the following in connection with performing additional tasks relating to the contract for the electrical engineering design of Pump Station No. 5: 1) Contract modification between the City of Redding and Electrical & Control System Engineering, Inc. revising their fee from $7,400 to $8,500; and 2) Authorizing the appropriation of an additional $3,000 for contingencies. Funds for this are included in the 1991- 92 budget. Resolution - Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Program (G-100-030-300) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 430 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding setting a single goal of 10% for the City's Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Program for fiscal year 1991-92, October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1992. Resolution - Abatement Proceedings - 2952 Lanning Avenue, owned by John P. Gilbertson (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 91-431 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 2952 Lanning Avenue, owned by John P. Gilbertson, an unmarried man. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Buffum, 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. 91-415, 91-416, 91-417, 91-418, 91-419, 91-420, 91-421, 91- 422, 91-423, 91-424, 91-425, 91-426, 91-427, 91-428, 91-429, 91-430, and 91- 431 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter of Resignation - River and Waterways Commissioner Paul Wertz 5 10/01/91 (B-080-385) Mayor Dahl stated that a letter of resignation was received from River and Waterways Commissioner Paul Wertz. Mayor Dahl concurred with Council Member Buffum's recommendation that she and Council Member Moss meet with the River and Waterways Chair to discuss possible candidates and to make a recommendation within the next 30 days. 6 10/01/91 ORDINANCE NO. 1971 - Rezoning Application RZ-6-91, by City of Redding (East of Campo Calle) (L-010-230) MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1971 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that Ordinance No. 1971 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 adjacent to the City of Redding (RZ-6-91). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members: Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss and Dahl Noes: Council Members: None Absent: Council Members: None Ordinance No. 1971 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. S484 (L-040-070) City Manager Christofferson related that Tryg Sletteland has called the City's attention to a bill presently pending in Congress under the title of S484 which concerns itself with water and power issues, specifically the delivery of water from the Central Valley Project. He added that the League of California Cities has not yet taken a position on this bill, therefore, an in- depth analysis is not available. Mr. Christofferson conveyed that S484 appears to provide tighter control over the Central Valley Project's water resources, provides a more favorable consideration for fish and wildlife by providing annual funding of $30 million, provides a more favorable consideration of municipal and industrial water uses, establishes a pricing structure that more closely approximates the market, and generally requires agricultural customers to exercise conservation as a result of the pricing structure. Since approximately 85% of the Central Valley Project's available water is utilized for agricultural purposes, this would have a favorable effect on the water situation. The bill also affects the renewal of contracts, establishes a Central Valley Project Restoration Trust, as well as a Central Valley Project Transfer Advisory Committee. Mr. Christofferson explained that the proposed annual $30 million funding to be utilized for fish and wildlife consideration would be generated by a surcharge on all sales of project power and sales of project water for irrigation, municipal and industrial purposes. As a purchaser of water and/or power from this source, he indicated that this may have a potentially negative impact on the City. On the low end, it appears the bill could cost the City approximately $800,000 annually. Senator Miller is proposing a bill, which if incorporated with S484, could increase the cost to $2.4 million. Mr. Christofferson indicated that the bill also contains a provision relating to a study which takes into account the possibility of transferring the Central Valley Project from Federal to State authority. This transfer would be costly to the City, as the City would no longer be in the preferential position it now holds with Western. He stated that if Council were to be take a favorable position on the bill, it may desire to take exception to this provision. Council Members Arness and Fulton concurred that the City should remain neutral on S484 until more precise information is obtained. Council Member Moss stated that although he personally agrees with the general thrust of the legislation, as a representative of the City of Redding, he must also recommend that the City wait for further details on the bill before taking a position. It was the concurrence of Council that no action be taken on this item at the present time. ORDINANCE - Draft Tree Preservation Ordinance (A-050-220-075) 7 10/01/91 Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that the Council Subcommittee has provided a revised draft Tree Preservation Ordinance for Council's consideration. He indicated that copies of the revised ordinance were also provided to the Shasta Tree Committee and the Shasta Builders' Exchange. Mr. Perry stated that the major revisions to the ordinance were as follows: 1) Elimination of a permit requirement for the development of individual lots; 2) Retainment of grading review requirement in conjunction with subdivisions; 3) Elimination of fund to be used for the acquisition of other land; and 4) Inclusion of a penalty provision, whereby the City could refuse the issuance of development permits for a period of time should a violation occur. In response to Mayor Dahl, Mr. Perry related that the revised ordinance was forwarded to the Shasta Tree Committee and the Shasta Builders' Exchange on September 27, 1991, thereby, not providing these groups a sufficient amount of review time. In order to provide the Shasta Tree Committee, the Shasta Builders' Exchange, and other interested groups time to provide written comments on the revised ordinance, Council Member Moss suggested that the revised ordinance be brought back for Council's consideration at the first meeting in November. Council Member Buffum concurred with Council Member Moss' recommendation. She indicated that while the revised ordinance is tougher, it is geared primarily at development and ways in which to make it workable for both parties. Once adopted, she suggested that the ordinance become a living document which is reviewed at specified intervals to ensure it is functioning as intended. Council Member Arness concurred with Council Member Buffum in making the ordinance a living document which is subject to constant review and revision. He did state, however, that he has some concerns regarding the ordinance and will place them in writing to Council. It was the consensus of Council that the ordinance be brought back to the full Council for consideration at the first meeting in November. ORDINANCE - 1990 National Electrical Code (A-050-250-030) Building Official Voges related that the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development, adopted the 1990 National Electrical Code in July, 1991. It is, therefore, the recommendation of staff that the 1990 National Electrical Code be adopted in its entirety and the ordinance be offered for first reading. City Attorney Hays clarified that the 1990 National Electrical Code will go into effect one year from the date of the State's adoption, regardless if the City does or does not formally adopt it. Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1972 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 16.12.010 of the Redding Municipal Code: Electric Code adopted. In response to Council Member Moss, Mr. Voges stated that permits and plans which are currently being processed by the City will be subject to the 1987 National Electrical Code. SHASTA DAM AREA INCORPORATION PROPOSAL (A-150) Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that the Shasta Dam Area Citizens for Incorporation have submitted an information application to the Shasta LAFCO to begin the process of incorporation. LAFCO has notified all governmental agencies affected by this proposal and will accept comments up until October 4, 1991, regarding the fiscal impact on the City resulting from the proposed incorporation. Mr. Perry explained that the proposed city overlaps the City of Redding's Sphere of Influence in the northwest and northeast. The encroachment comprises approximately 2,658 acres or a little more than 4 square miles. The City has invested heavily in the planning for infrastructure in these areas and is currently providing water and fire suppression service to the northwest area. In the northeast area, the City has a pending annexation at LAFCO, 8 10/01/91 Tierra Oaks Annexation 90-15, and has entered into an Annexation Agreement with the owner which requires the construction of sewer improvements to serve the immediate 9 10/01/91 needs of the planned development, as well as payment of over one-half million dollars for future area-wide system improvements. The Annexation Agreement also requests the dedication of a 10-acre electric substation site on the property. In addition, the owner has verbally offered a site for a future fire station. Mr. Perry stated that the requested fiscal impact information will be incorporated into a comprehensive fiscal analysis which is to be prepared by a consultant hired by the Shasta Dam Area Citizens for Incorporation. Once LAFCO receives the analysis, it will be submitted to a consultant retained by LAFCO to assess its adequacy. The next step in the incorporation process is the hearing before LAFCO. If approved, LAFCO will then designate the Conducting Authority and the proposal will then go to election. Because of the considerable time, effort and expense which has been committed to planning for the current and future infrastructure needs of these areas, it is the recommendation of staff that the Mayor prepare a letter to LAFCO conveying the City's opposition to any encroachment into the City's Sphere of Influence and outlining the fiscal impacts, however, remaining neutral on the issue of incorporation. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, authorizing the Mayor to prepare a letter to LAFCO conveying the City's opposition to any encroachment into the City's Sphere of Influence and outlining the fiscal impacts, while remaining neutral on the issue of incorporation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LAND USE ELEMENT UPDATE (G-030-070) Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that the Planning Commission has begun the process of updating the City's Land Use Element. He related that the intent of the update is not to modify the City's land-use maps or land-use classifications, but to insure that the goals, classifications, policies, and text of the Element are current and usable for the near future. If Council desires to review the Land Use Element update prior to its public hearing, it is the recommendation of staff that a workshop be conducted. In light of Council's many commitments, Mayor Dahl suggested that if a Council Member wishes to review the Land Use Element prior to Council's public hearing, that they attend the Planning Commission's public hearing. RESOLUTION - re Public Power Week, October 6 - 12, 1991 (A-050-060-600) Electric Utility Director Lindley recalled that the City has participated in Public Power Week since its origination in 1987. He related that throughout the week of October 6 - 12, 1991, the City plans to set-up an information booth at both the Downtown Mall and the Mt. Shasta Mall, as well as utilizing various newspaper and radio advertisements. He also indicated that American Display, Inc. will be presented with the STEP Award for reducing their demand for power during peak hours by an average of 108 kWs. In addition, seniors from each of the three local high schools, Shasta, Enterprise and Pioneer, will be participating in an essay contest, with a $500 scholarship being awarded at the end of the school year to one senior from each school. Funds in the amount of $13,000 for Public Power Week activities are included in the 1991-92 budget. It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of October 6 - 12, 1991, as Public Power Week in the City of Redding. It is also recommended that the Mayor be authorized to send a letter regarding Public Power Week to the City's Federal and State representatives. MOTION: Made by Council Buffum, seconded by Council Member Arness, that Resolution No. 91-432 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming October 6-12, 1991, as "Public Power Week" and authorizing the Mayor to send a letter regarding Public Power Week to the City's Federal and State representatives. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss, and Dahl Noes: Council Members - None 10 10/01/91 Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 91-432 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Agreement in Principle for Funding Advancements to Industrial Power Technology (IPT) for Permitting of Electrical Power Facilities at or near Redding Power Site RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds * (B-130-070 & E-120-300-700) Electric Utility Director Lindley commented on the following items, as referenced in the Report to City Council dated September 25, 1991, incorporated herein by reference: 1) The City's need to develop natural gas- fired electric generation to meet future customer demands; 2) Recent actions of the Shasta County Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), which may result in the State changing existing air quality regulations as early as November 1, 1991; 3) Historical development of a proposal to develop gas-fired generation from Industrial Power Technology (IPT); and 4) Description of IPT's proposal and staff's preliminary analysis of the proposal. Mr. Lindley clarified the fact that the purpose of the request is not to request approval of a Purchase Agreement, but rather to request Council's approval of the proposed Agreement in Principle (AIP) which only establishes principles defining the framework for further negotiations and provides for paying IPT to prepare the City's permit application to ensure that the application is filed prior to November 1, 1991 and thus "grandfathered" under the existing regulations. Electric Utility Resources Manager Coleman used a viewgraph to further discuss and illustrate the items Mr. Lindley highlighted and to depict how this proposal falls into the City's long term resource plan. Mr. Coleman explained that even though the AIP with IPT references a possible future Purchase Agreement for the purchase of gas-fired generating facilities, the City is only obligated to pay up to $240,000 for the preparation and submittal to SCAQMD an Air Quality Permit Application for gas-fired combustion turbines at the Redding Power site by November 1, 1991. The permit will be submitted in such a way that the City may continue the permitting process for construction of a similarly-sized combustion turbine project at or near the Redding Power site in the event a Purchase Agreement is not ultimately executed. In addition, if IPT fails to properly file the permit applications, IPT will refund all payments. He stated the complete permit process can take 18 months to two years and cost approximately one million dollars. It is the recommendation of both the Electric Utility Commission and staff that Council adopt resolutions approving the proposed Agreement in Principle (AIP) with Industrial Power Technology (IPT) and appropriating funds in the amount of $240,000. Council Member Arness commended staff for their resource planning efforts, however, because various aspects of the project have not been thoroughly researched, he is reluctant to make a hurried decision, which may or may not be beneficial to the City, because of a November 1, 1991 deadline. He stated he can foresee the Shasta County Air Pollution Board or the State requiring the project to have the best available technology at the time it goes on line. Mr. Lindley explained that the new air quality regulations are estimated to add an additional 15%, or approximately five million dollars, to the project. In response to Council Member Buffum, Mr. Coleman stated that the City has applied for permits in association with the Redding Power purchase, however, the City will also need to apply for permits for the conversion of the plant to natural gas. Council Member Buffum indicated she is hesitant to commit monies to a project when it is not certain what future environmental regulations will be mandated, thereby, overriding the "grandfather" affect on the project. Council Member Moss stated he is not being critical of staff; however, he is not in favor of avoiding regulations or performance standards which protect air quality. 11 10/01/91 MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to continue the matter of developing a natural gas-fired electric generation facility to staff for further study. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 12 10/01/91 In response to Steve Johnson's (Energy Services) request to address the Council, Mayor Dahl stated that because the matter has been continued, there is ample time for Mr. Johnson concerns and comments to be addressed in written correspondence to either the Electric Utility Commission or staff for further consideration. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT PROJECT STATUS REPORT - Fourth Quarter 1991 (A-050-125) Electric Utility Director Lindley submitted the Electric Department Project Status Report for the fourth quarter, October, 1991. This was an information item and no action was required. RESOLUTION - re Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Promotional Agreement RESOLUTION - Establishing One Tourism Development Representative and Appropriating Funds * (B-130-030-700 & B-130-070 & P-100-060) Community Services Director Gorman recalled that on May 14, 1991, Council received a request from the Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association (SCWA) Board to consider a merger of the SCWA with the City's Convention and Visitors Bureau as a means of strengthening administration and management and assuring the Association's financial stability. Council appointed a Council Subcommittee and referred the request to staff and the Tourism and Convention Commission. Mr. Gorman stated that the following recommendations have been made in regards to the proposed consolidation: 1) SCWA should remain a private, non-profit public service corporation in order to avoid the perception of Redding dominance of a regional entity; 2) The Tourism Advisory Council should be consolidated into the SCWA Board of Directors as a means of assuring the strongest possible regional governance; and 3) The contractual relationship between SCWA and the City should be altered to the extent that the City will provide staff rather than money as a means of assuring management and financial stability. Mr. Gorman explained that the consolidation of the Tourism Advisory Council into the SCWA Board was completed on August 22, 1991. Mr. Gorman related that on September 17, 1991, the new SCWA Board approved an altered agreement between the City and the SCWA. The agreement provides that the City furnish a Tourism Development Representative to SCWA to serve as General Manager, and at the discretion of the City Manager or his designee, provide for additional funding for SCWA budgeted expenses. He explained that the City-provided General Manager is to be responsive to City management in matters of general administration, including financial administration, and responsive to the SCWA Board in matters of promotional program devising and execution. It is the recommendation of staff that resolutions approving the proposed Agreement and the addition of a Tourism Development Representative position, as well as appropriate funding, be adopted. Council Member Buffum commended Mr. Gorman for his efforts relative to the SCWA consolidation. In response to Council Member Buffum, Mr. Gorman stated that one of the reasons behind the consolidation of the Tourism Advisory Council with the Association is to make the Board of Supervisors of each of the six represented counties more involved in the Association. He related that the counties are not obligated to provide the Association with a specific amount of funding each year. The Association's private membership dues provides an annual income of $10,000-$15,000. He said that the Association has also applied to the State of California Office of Tourism for an additional $9,000 in funding. Council Member Moss related that the Cantara Loop Recovery Committee is committed to the recovery of the recreational industry in the canyon and Shasta Lake. It appears that part of the funding Southern Pacific is providing in regards to this effort will be channeled through the SCWA, as well as the Mt. Shasta and Dunsmuir Chambers of Commerce. 13 10/01/91 MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Resolution No. 91-433 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Promotional Agreement entered into between the City of 14 10/01/91 Redding and the Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association, Inc. for the period of October 1, 1991, through June 30, 1992, and authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss and Dahl Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Resolution No. 91-434 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 30th amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 establishing (1) one Tourism Development Representative and appropriating $26,250 for personnel costs for the Convention Center. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss and Dahl Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 91-433 and 91-434 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. TERMINATION OF MEDICAL DISPATCH SERVICES CONTRACT (P-150-150) Chief of Police Blankenship related that the City has been providing medical dispatch services for all of Shasta County under the terms and conditions outlined in a contract with Northern California Emergency Medical Services (NCEMS). The contract states that the City will receive all compensation received from the Shasta County Ambulance Society for emergency medical dispatching and monitoring services and provides for a 90-day written cancellation by either party. While costs to provide these services exceed $300,000 annually, total compensation received since 1979 is $26,917. He stated, however, that total savings will not equal the $300,000 cost, as the medical dispatcher is a multi-functional work station. Chief Blankenship stated that staff has met with the Shasta County Sheriff, the City of Anderson Chief of Police, and the ambulance companies to determine alternate methods of medical dispatch services in Shasta County, however, as to date, no other viable method has been identified. He indicated that there are no plans to discontinue dispatch services as it now exists, only for the City to receive a more equitable compensation for the service provided to ambulance companies. It is, therefore, the recommendation of staff that the current medical dispatch services contract with NCEMS be terminated and a new contract negotiated with the ambulance companies. In response to Council Member Arness, Chief Blankenship related that the City is providing dispatch services for private ambulance companies at a cost to the City of approximately $16 per call. Preliminary discussions with the ambulance companies indicate an equitable reimbursement rate would be between $11 to $15 per call. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton, authorizing the City to send written notification of the termination of the existing medical dispatch services contract with Northern California Emergency Medical Services (NCEMS) and authorizing staff to negotiate directly with the ambulance companies for equitable compensation for dispatch services being provided. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL - Request to Develop New Facility at Benton Airport (A-090-020) Assistant City Manager McMurry related that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is operating from facilities at Benton Airport which are inadequate for its mission and is requesting the construction of a new facility. The proposed project is to be revenue bond-financed, constructed and owned by the City and leased back to the CHP. The proposed lease is sufficient in terms of duration and revenue to the City to service the debt on the revenue bonds. It is the recommendation of staff and the Airports Commission that Council authorize negotiations to be concluded with the CHP for financing and the lease of this project and to bring the applicable documents back to Council for final approval. 15 10/01/91 MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Buffum, authorizing staff to conclude negotiations with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for financing and the lease of a new facility at Benton Airport and to bring the applicable documents back to Council for final approval. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Joe Barnett, Northern Division Chief of the California Highway Patrol, expressed his appreciation to staff for their assistance on this project. He stated that the CHP looks forward to being a long term tenant at Benton Airport. NOTICE OF RETIREMENT BY CITY CLERK (A-050-055) City Clerk Nichols stated that in October, she will complete forty (40) years of service with the City of Redding City Clerk's Department and this is her official notification of her intent to retire on December 31, 1991. Ms. Nichols indicated that one special project she wishes to complete before retirement is the inventory, organization, and preservation of historical documents for research and display in an archive to be located in the new Civic Center. In order to accomplish this, she will immediately assign her day-to-day duties to Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer, which she will perform until the archive project is completed. Ms. Nichols conveyed that it is gratifying to know that she will leave the office in the care of a well-trained, talented, and dedicated staff that will continue the fine tradition of service to the public. Ms. Nichols related that we can all be very proud of this beautiful City located in the bend of the Sacramento River. She stated that it has been a great privilege to work with the many fine Mayors, Council Members, and City Staff. She is honored to have been allowed to serve the citizens of this community for thirty years as Deputy City Clerk and ten years as the elected City Clerk. Ms. Nichols thanked Redding for a wonderful forty years! Council Member Arness stated that out of any department in City Hall, Ms. Nichols' department provides service and is always ready, willing and able and other departments within the City could take a quick lesson from her. Council Member Buffum related that Ms. Nichols represents the best of what the City is all about. Council Member Fulton commented that Ms. Nichols has done a remarkable job and she has a top notch department. Mayor Dahl stated that having served twice as Mayor, he knows Council's job would be that much harder without Ms. Nichols and her staff. PUBLIC WORKS QUARTERLY REPORT - Fourth Quarter, 1991 (A-050-300) Director of Public Works Galusha presented the Public Works Quarterly Report for the fourth quarter of 1991. This was an information item and no action was required. LETTER FROM SHARRAH-DUNLAP AND ASSOCIATES - re Conveyance of Easements (C-070-010 & A-050-060-555) Assistant City Engineer Curtis related that a letter had been received from John Sharrah of Sharrah-Dunlap and Associates regarding the City's acquisition of easements for utility purposes. Mr. Sharrah stated that the City acquires easements with the understanding that the owner still has normal surface access to the easement area. Mr. Sharrah contends the City's acquisition practices are not equitable as the City may deny or restrict access to these easement areas as a condition of approval to subsequent property development requests. Mr. Curtis explained that staff has reviewed past and current acquisition practices and has been unable to locate an instance where this has actually occurred. There has been at least one case, however, where the development plan has called for the easement to be adjacent to the rear yards of the 16 10/01/91 properties in the housing development and staff has recommended imposing a requirement for the developer to pave an existing water easement as part of the development conditions to alleviate dust complaints. In the final project approval, however, the paving requirement was not imposed by the City on the development. Mr. Curtis indicated that it is impossible to anticipate what impacts the utilities will have on future development plans; however, in many cases, the utility installations make it feasible for development of the property to occur. When the development plans are reviewed, the City has a requirement to protect the utilities and ensure that customers both inside and outside the development are efficiently served. At the same time, the City reviews the impact of the utilities on the future owners in the development to ensure that they are compatible. As it is already City policy, as well as State law, to pay fair compensation for acquisition of easements, it is the recommendation of staff that Council not impose a policy. Frank Sawyer, Sharrah-Dunlap and Associates, stated that there are two basic issues to be considered: 1) Public utility easements are usually purchased by the City for approximately 50% of the property's market value, based on existing use of the land. At the time of acquisition, the land is usually undeveloped with no access restrictions. On major utility easements, once the property is to be developed, it has been a recent practice of the Public Works Department to require a fenced access road the entire length of the utility easement. For this reason, it is felt that either the original compensation for the property should be greater to allow for subsequent City requirements, or the land should be purchased in fee title. 2) The necessity of the City having continuous access along the entire length of the utility easement. Public Works Director Galusha stated that in major utility projects, such as Clover Creek Trunk Line, consisting of a 48" pipeline, the City acquired a 30' temporary construction easement and a 20' permanent easement. It is not the City's intention to deny the owner access to the property, however, certain limitations are placed upon the land along the easements. The lines cannot be placed down the middle of a road, because in most cases, the land is undeveloped, and it is not known where the streets will be located. To the best of its ability, staff tries to follow property lines or creeks in placing utility lines to prevent problems once development occurs; however, there will be instances where an easement will occur in a backyard and the City will need to have access to the utility in case of a problem. If a developer has a problem with a decision staff has made, there is a definite appeal process which can be followed. Council Member Moss concurred that if an individual has a problem with a decision made by staff, the lines of appeal are open and should be followed. Mr. Sawyer concurred with Council Member Moss and stated that typically Sharrah-Dunlap and Associates follows the appeal process. He related that when the easement is originally acquired, there needs to be an awareness that the property will, in most cases, be developed, and the people granting the easements need to be aware of what future City requirements will be. Council Member Arness related that the City Attorney requires the City to acquire easements according to what the law dictates. City Attorney Hays stated that the negative side to what Mr. Sawyer is suggesting, relative to a fee purchase, is that, particularly in commercial development, the developer would not receive credit toward parking if the City owns the fee title. In response to Council Member Buffum, Mr. Sawyer stated that there have not been many problems to date, however, problems will occur more often as areas within major utility projects, such as Clover Creek, are developed. Council Member Buffum stated that a policy at the present time is not justified. 17 10/01/91 It was the consensus of Council to continue following current practices at this time and to not formally adopt a policy regarding the acquisition of easements for utility purposes. 18 10/01/91 VICTOR AVENUE EXTENSION - Placement of Temporary Fence and/or Barricade (S-070-100-765 & B-050-020) Public Works Director Galusha recalled that the City is currently constructing Victor Avenue through the old Enterprise Public Utility District (EPUD) wastewater treatment property. He explained that prior to the recording of Churn Creek Meadows, Unit 7, final map, the developer, Jerry Nash, is required to construct Victor Avenue between the north boundary of the subdivision and El Verano Street to the south. In addition, as a condition of development for Unit 6, the developer is required to complete this construction within one year of the City accepting the construction of Victor Avenue through the EPUD property. He indicated that at the time the City awarded the contract to construct Victor Avenue through the EPUD property, it was staff's understanding that Mr. Nash would be constructing his section of Victor Avenue this year. As a result of the slow down in the housing market, Mr. Nash has informed the City that his time schedule for completing Unit 7 has changed and Victor Avenue will not be constructed as soon as planned. In addition, Mr. Galusha indicated that the City recently sold surplus land lying on the east side of the Victor Avenue extension and the buyer is working on a tentative subdivision map for submittal to the City. Tentatively, construction on this subdivision could begin as early as April, 1992. Mr. Galusha related that until such time as either Mr. Nash constructs his section of Victor Avenue in accordance with the conditions for either Unit 6 or 7 of Churn Creek Meadows, or the surplus property on the east side of Victor Avenue is developed, the section of Victor Avenue currently under construction through the EPUD property will, in effect, be a half mile long dead-end street. It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize the construction of a temporary fence and/or barricade at the north end of Victor Avenue through the EPUD property, remaining in place until such time as development of the property on the east side of Victor Avenue occurs or Victor Avenue through Churn Creek Meadows Subdivision is completed. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Buffum, authorizing staff to construct a temporary fence and/or barricade at the north end of Victor Avenue through the Enterprise Public Utility District (EPUD) property, remaining in place until such time as development of the property on the east side of Victor Avenue occurs or Victor Avenue through Churn Creek Meadows Subdivision is completed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Approval of Costs of Abatement on Property located at 4725 Harrison Avenue, owned by Eleener Elwood Petty (Previously Owned by James Newell) (A-030-070) City Attorney Hays recalled that abatement on property located at 4725 Harrison Avenue was ordered by the City Council on June 18, 1991. The costs of this abatement, including staff time, total $3,952.98. City Attorney Hays conveyed that Mr. Petty and Mr. Newell were notified of the meeting and their ability to appear and state their objections. It is, therefore, the recommendation of staff that Council adopt the resolution approving and confirming this Report of the Fire Marshal. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Resolution No. 91-435 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and confirming the report and account of the Fire Marshal of the City of Redding of the costs of abatement and demolition of the unsafe and unsightly building(s) and debris on the property owned by Eleener Elwood Petty (previously owned by James Newell) at 4725 Harrison Avenue, in the City of Redding, APN 108-110-29: A Lien on the Property. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss and Dahl Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 91-435 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Alcoholic Beverage License Applications 19 10/01/91 (A-110-140) Tubby & Ann's (Hall, Venla Jane and Smith, Anna Elizabeth) 5822 Hwy 99S ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:58 p.m., Mayor Dahl declared the meeting adjourned to 5:15 p.m., October 8, 1991, at the City Hall Conference Room, 760 Parkview Avenue, for a joint meeting with the Riverfront Properties Master Plan Committee and Wallace, Roberts, and Todd, Consultants. APPROVED: _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ City Clerk