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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
Redding, California
December 3, 1991 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Dan Buyus of the Christian Life Center.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Moss with the following Council
Members present: Arness, Fulton and Moss. Council Members Buffum and Dahl
were absent.
Also present were Assistant City Manager McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Director
of Public Works Galusha, Director of Electric Utility Lindley, Director of
Planning and Community Development Perry, Chief of Police Blankenship, Fire
Chief Bailey, Assistant City Attorney Calkins, Director of Finance Downing,
Principal Planner Keaney, Director of General Services Masingale, Director of
Recreation and Parks Riley, City Treasurer Linville, Director of Information
Systems Kelley, Director of Personnel Bristow, Director of Utilities/Customer
Service Vokal, Budget Services Officer Starman, Recreation Superintendent
Sherer, City Clerk Nichols, and Secretary/Stenographer Rudolph.
RESOLUTION
- Support of the Formation of the 51st State and Placement of an
Advisory Measure on the June, 1992 Ballot
(A-050-060)
Supervisor Maurice Johannessen, Shasta County Board of Supervisors, asked for
Council's support of Assemblyman Stan Statham's proposal to form a 51st state,
comprised of approximately 27 counties located north of Sacramento, which is
independent, self-supporting, and able to establish its own laws. Assemblyman
Statham has requested all 58 counties in the State to place an Advisory
Measure on their June, 1992 ballot as to whether or not California should be
divided into two states. He related that by doing so, a powerful message will
be sent to State legislators indicating that local elected officials cannot
continue to be responsible for all State mandates.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that Resolution No. 91-513 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding in support of (1) the formation of a 51st state, Northern
California; and (2) an Advisory Measure being placed on the June, 1992 ballot.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution No. 91-513 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes
- Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 12, 1991
Special Meeting of November 19, 1991
Regular Meeting of November 19, 1991
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 10, check numbers 176028
through 176558 inclusive, in the amount of $2,697,513.71, be approved and
paid, and Payroll Register No. 11, check numbers 327719 through 328665
inclusive, in the amount of $1,102,748.97, for the period November 10, 1991,
through November 23, 1991, be approved.
TOTAL: $3,800,262.68
Response to Shasta County Grand Jury
(B-080-600-800)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the Mayor be authorized to
send a letter of response regarding the final report of the Shasta County
Grand Jury for the 1990-91 fiscal year.
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Resolution - Agreement with Economic Development Corporation for Revolving
Loan Fund
(G-100-030-036)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-514
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
the Agreement between the City of Redding and the Economic Development
Corporation providing additional funding, in the amount of $41,700, for the
Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund, for the period of December 1, 1991
through November 31, 1992, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
Resolution
- Agreement with United States Escrow, Inc. for Loan Collection
Services
(G-100-080)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 91-515
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the contract between the
City of Redding and United States Escrow, Inc. for loan collection services,
for the period of December 3, 1991 through December 3, 1992, with automatic
one year renewals.
Set Public Hearing
- re General Plan Amendment GPA-12-91 and Rezoning
Application RZ-9-91, by Richard Bean and the City of Redding (1905 Sonoma
Street, 2377 Chestnut and 2340 through 2347 West Street)
(G-030-010 & L-010-230)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public hearing be set
for 7:00 p.m., December 17, 1991, to consider General Plan Amendment GPA-12-
91, a request to reclassify property located at 1905 Sonoma Street from
"Residential, 3.5 units per acre" and "Greenway" to "Residential, 9.0 units
per acre" and "Greenway" and property located at 2377 Chestnut Street and 2340
through 2347 West Street from "Greenway" to "Office/Residential," and Rezoning
Application RZ-9-91, a request to rezone property located at 1905 Sonoma
Street from "R-1," "R4-25-F," and "RM-9" to "RM-9-F" and "U-F" and property
located at 2377 Chestnut Street and 2340 through 2347 West Street from "R3-40-
F" and "R4-25-F" to "R4-40-F."
Set Public Hearing
- re Rezoning Application RZ-18-91, by the City of Redding
(1901, 1961, 2021, 2075, 2077, and 2081 Victor Avenue and 1824 and 1855
Mistletoe Lane)
(L-010-230)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public hearing be set
for 7:00 p.m., December 17, 1991, to consider Rezoning Application RZ-18-91, a
request to rezone property from "U" to "CO-B10-F" and "CO-B20-F."
Letter from Gene Hill
- re Offer to Sell Land on Churn Creek
(C-070-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Gene Hill's proposal to
sell the City approximately nine acres of land adjacent to the proposed
Enterprise Community Park be referred to the Recreation and Parks Commission,
the Planning Commission, and the River and Waterways Commission for report and
recommendation.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2566, Single Phase Pole Type Distribution
Transformers
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2566, single phase pole type distribution transformers, be awarded to the
low bidder, General Electric Supply Company, in the amount of $74,935.58.
Funds for this purchase are included in the 1991-92 budget.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2570, Electric Utility Trench and Excavation
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2570, electric utility trench and excavation, be awarded to the low
bidder, Doelker Construction, Inc., at the bid unit prices, for the period of
January 1, 1992, to June 30, 1992. Funds for this work are included in the
1991-92 budget.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2573, Three Phase Pad-Type Distribution
Transformers
(B-050-100)
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It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2573, three phase pad-type distribution transformers, be awarded to the
evaluated low bidder, Pauwels Transformers, in the amount of $161,598.94.
Funds for this purchase are included in the 1991-92 budget.
Resolution
- Amending Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan re
General Foreman Shop Classification
(P-100-320)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that Resolution No. 91-516
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending
Resolution No. 90-546, partially amended by Resolution Nos. 91-103, 91-122,
91-123, 91-129, 91-171, 91-250, 91-251, 91-270, and 91-458 by (1) deleting the
existing Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan as of Midnight,
December 7, 1991; and (2) immediately thereafter establishing a new Executive
Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan effective December 8, 1991. The
salary range for the position of General Foreman-Shop will be decreased to
$2,536 - $3,567.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2569, Two Caterpillar Diesel Truck Engines
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2569, two Caterpillar diesel truck engines, be awarded to second low
bidder, Corning Truck and Radiator, in the amount of $21,128.25. The low
bidder did not meet the specifications. Funds for this purchase are included
in the Fire Suppression Division's 1991-92 budget.
Resolution
- "Good Scout" Award
(A-050-060)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 91-517 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
congratulating and commending Roy E. Ladd as he is honored for achieving the
Good Scout Award.
Commissions, Boards, and Committees
(B-080)
City Clerk Nichols, in accordance with Government Code Section 54972, filed a
list of all appointive terms which will expire during the next calendar years
and a list of all boards, commissions, and committees whose members serve at
the pleasure of the City Council and the necessary qualifications.
Notice of Completion
- Bid Schedule No. 2500, Bonnyview Ditch Reconstruction
(B-050-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No.
2500 (Job No. 992-15), Bonnyview ditch reconstruction, awarded to Robert J.
Frank, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be
authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is
$236,776.00.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2571, East Cypress Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk
(B-050-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No.
2571 (Job No. 9980), East Cypress curb, gutter and sidewalk, be awarded to the
low bidder, Charles R. McKinney, in the amount of $28,225.40, and that an
additional $3,774.60 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and
inspection fees, and $3,000.00 be approved to cover the cost of contract
change orders, for a total of $35,000.00. Funding for this project will be
provided by the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
Resolution Accepting Streets
- Acceptance of Final Map and Improvements of
Lincoln Estates, Unit 1 (S-20-90) (East of Churn Creek Road at the east end of
Echo Road)
* (S-070-230 & S-100-437)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91-
518 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
accepting for maintenance and operation Echo Court in Unit 1 of the Lincoln
Estates Subdivision.
It is further recommended that the improvements in Lincoln Estates
Subdivision, Unit 1, developed by Joe Elija, be accepted as satisfactorily
completed and the City Clerk instructed to file the map with the Shasta County
Recorder.
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Rescinding Previous Action Accepting Improvements - Sunridge Estates
Subdivision, Unit 2 (West of Shasta View Drive and south of State Highway 44)
(S-100-714)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Council's previous
action accepting improvements in the Sunridge Estates Subdivision, Unit 2, be
rescinded and the City Clerk instructed to retain all securities until such
time as the necessary improvements are completed.
Notice of Completion
- Bid Schedule No. 2519, Hawn Avenue Storm Drain
(B-050-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No.
2519 (Job No. 9009), Hawn Avenue storm drain, awarded to Hardrock & Cox, Inc.,
be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to
file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $46,515.99.
Notice of Completion
- Bid Schedule No. 2509, Asphalt Overlay Program
(B-050-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No.
2509, asphalt overlay program, awarded to W. Jaxon Baker, be accepted as
satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of
Completion. The final contract price is $508,358.21.
Resolution
- Amending Contract re Master Sewer Plan for Stillwater Service
Area
Resolution
- Appropriating Funds
* (B-130-070 & W-010-300)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91-
519 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the agreement
between the City of Redding and Professional Associated Consulting Engineers,
Inc. (dba Pace Engineering), for additional services not to exceed $10,500.00
in connection with the Sewer Master Plan for the Stillwater service area.
It is also recommended that Resolution No. 91-520 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 42nd
amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 appropriating $10,500 from the
Wastewater Utility Fund for additional work on the Master Plan Update.
Resolution
- Releasing Abatement Proceedings on Property at 2832 Fairway
Avenue, previously owned by Raymond Chambers
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 91-521 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding releasing the
proceedings of abatement under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on
certain real property in the City of Redding located at 2832 Fairway Avenue,
previously owned by Raymond Chambers.
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, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution Nos. 91-514, 91-515, 91-516, 91-517, 91-518, 91-519, 91-520, and
91-521 are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
REDDING SPORTS SOFTBALL COMPLEX
(P-050-600-200)
Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled the following events to date in
regards to the Redding Sports Softball Complex: (1) February 26, 1986 - City
Council directed staff to prepare a site selection study of those areas that
could be considered for a Softball complex; (2) June 23, 1986 - Recreation
and Parks Commission toured the proposed sites; (3) July 23, 1986 -
Recreation and Parks Commission conducted a public hearing to receive comments
on the sites; (4) September 23, 1986 - Planning Commission took a field trip
of the sites, and recommended Site #1, Riverland Drive and Knighten Road; (5)
September, 1986 - Council Members took a field trip of all the sites; (6)
October, 1986 - Council authorized staff to hire a consultant to prepare an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on Site #1 and Site #2 (Clear Creek Sewage
Treatment Plant site); (7) February, 1987 - Council authorized a Request for
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Proposal (RFP) to study Site #1 and Site #2; (8) July 29, 1987 - A joint
meeting with the Planning Commission and the Recreation and Parks Commission
was held. Both Commissions recommended that Site #1 be selected as the Sports
Complex site and directed the consultant, Jerry Draggoo, to proceed with the
design; (9) September 18, 1989 -Council ratified the EIR and directed staff
to negotiate for the preparation of the necessary working drawings and
technical specifications for the Sports Complex; and (10) August 8, 1990 -
Council authorized entering into a contract
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with J.C. Draggoo & Associates in the amount of $205,922 to design the Sports
Complex. A contract was signed, with the expectation of the complex being
designed during the fall and winter of 1990, and construction starting in the
spring of 1991.
Mr. Riley stated that for many years, the Recreation and Parks Commission has
considered the development of the Sports Complex the number one priority in
its Capital Improvement Projects. He related that the City has been working
on this project for almost six years and Park Development Funds have been set
aside for the construction of this much-needed facility.
Mr. Riley explained that there is a dire need for a facility to accommodate
all the adults and youth in our area who wish to participate in softball
activities. During the recent 1991 season, almost 3,000 boys, girls, men and
women participated in this wholesome recreational program. There would be
even greater participation if there were more fields to play on, as staff and
leagues have had to turn away teams and individuals. In addition, there are
girls' fast pitch teams which do not currently have a place to play.
Mr. Riley said that due to the construction of a new City Hall and adjacent
facilities, the future of the existing Redding Softball Park is uncertain; and
it would be desirable to have a replacement field constructed prior to its
removal.
Mr. Riley related that the City of Redding has hosted four National softball
tournaments within the last ten years, and will be hosting the National
Women's Major Fast Pitch Tournament in August, 1992. The City was awarded the
1992 Tournament based on the premise that it would have a softball complex.
He explained that Recreation Superintendent Stan Sherer recently attended the
National Amateur Softball Association meeting in Southern California and
explained the City's dilemma in providing adequate facilities for the
Tournament. Because of the City's excellent reputation in being able to
improvise with the existing facilities, as well as its excellent track record
in conducting National Softball Tournaments, the National Tournament Selection
Committee voted to permit the City to conduct the August, 1992 National
Tournament on existing facilities in the event construction of the Sports
Complex is not completed.
Mr. Riley commented that while project costs may seem relatively high, the
Sports Complex facility will be an investment in the future. If and when the
facility is fully constructed (six softball fields), the revenue generated
during the season could greatly assist the local economy, as tournaments will
be held regularly on weekends during the softball season. Staff estimates
that approximately 20 tournaments could be conducted during a season,
generating 8,000 visitors. Using conservative tourism calculations, the
Sports Complex could conceivably generate $1,200,000 annually.
Mr. Riley stated that the issue this evening is whether or not Council should
reapprove the Sports Complex project. The alternatives are to either
reapprove or not reapprove the project. The reason for this request is that
staff does not have all the information and paperwork necessary at this time
to recommend to Council the award of bid.
As the Sports Complex has been considered the Recreation and Parks
Department's number one Capital Improvement Project for almost six years, it
is the recommendation of both the Recreation and Parks Commission and staff
that Council reapprove the project to enable the City to proceed in the
development of a facility that will provide an opportunity for over 2,000 more
boys, girls, men and women to participate in softball activities.
Council Member Arness stated that when he first came to Redding, he found it
to be a baseball town and that the sport was not only supported by the City,
but the community as well. He related that the need for such a facility has
been well illustrated over the 30 years in which he has resided in the
community and he favors staff's recommendation.
Council Member Fulton stated he had no objection to reaffirming the previous
actions of Council.
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Vice Mayor Moss concurred with both Council Member Arness and Fulton. He
stated that he was a Planning Commissioner at the time the proposed sites were
considered, and he strongly supports the location of the Sports Complex at the
proposed site. He indicated that it is unfortunate that there has been
controversy of the proposed site; however, he supports the re-establishment of
Council's commitment to the Sports Complex project.
At the concurrence of Council, Vice Mayor Moss permitted public comment
regarding the Sports Complex project.
Jim Cook, Vice President and Director of the Shasta Girls' Fast Pitch League,
related that his league does not currently have a place to play in Redding and
has been forced to play at Anderson River Park for at least the last two
years. He explained that as an announcer for the Rebel's tournaments, he had
the opportunity last year to speak with members of the New Zealand National
Team Delegation; and it was the general consensus of the Delegation that the
Redding tournament was the single most enjoyable event of their United States,
Canada and World Tournament Tour. He indicated that because of a lack of
facilities, the Rebel's Fourth of July Tournament is forced to turn away as
many teams as are able to play. He urged Council to do everything within its
ability to assist in the completion of the Sports Complex.
Thomas Goin, 2797 Snow Lane, related that there is not an official size
softball complex in the Redding area and players are forced to travel out of
the area; and he appreciates Council's interest in the Sports Complex.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to
reapprove the Redding Sports Softball Complex.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Allen L. Kost
(E-020-010 & S-020-550)
A letter was received from Allen L. Kost regarding the issuance of burn
permits within the City of Redding and suggesting that the City consider
placing limitations on burn permits which are issued, if not altogether
discontinuing them, as well as encouraging the composting of yard waste
materials. He requested Council's views on this matter.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to
refer Mr. Allen L. Kost's letter of November 22, 1991, to General Services
Director Masingale for a follow-up response. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
BLOSSOM PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1987-5 AND 1991-7
(A-170-050-050)
Public Works Director Galusha recalled that in June, 1987, Council approved a
Resolution of Intention for Blossom Park Assessment District Number 1987-5
located in the Twin View Boulevard and Hawley Road area west of the Record
Searchlight
facility. The owners of the property have proposed a new
acquisition type assessment district to essentially replace the original
assessment district and have submitted a revised petition containing
signatures of 100 percent of the area of land subject to assessment. The
revised district solely pertains to Units 3 and 4 of Blossom Park, whereas the
original district included Units 3 through 9.
Based upon Bond Counsel Sam Sperry's recommendation, Mr. Galusha submitted the
following documents for adoption:
Blossom Park Assessment District No. 1987-5
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Resolution No. 91-522 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding abandoning proceedings on Blossom Park Assessment District No.
1987-5.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
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Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution No. 91-522 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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Blossom Park Assessment District No. 1991-7
Petition
Certificate of Petition
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Resolution No. 91-523 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding accepting Petition in the Blossom Park Assessment District No.
1991-7.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution No. 91-523 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Boundary Map
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Resolution No. 91-524 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the Boundary Map in the Blossom Park Assessment
District No. 1991-7.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution No. 91-524 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Resolution No. 91-525 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the Agreement for legal services in the Blossom Park
Assessment District No. 1991-7.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution No. 91-525 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Resolution No. 91-526 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the Agreement for engineering services in the
Blossom Park Assessment District No. 1991-7.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution No. 91-526 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Resolution No. 91-527 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding of intention to order improvement in Blossom Park Assessment
District No. 1991-7.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution No. 91-527 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
- Amendment of Redding Municipal Code Section 18.38.010, by the
City of Redding
(L-010-500-050)
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The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Dahl opened the public
hearing regarding the amendment of Redding Municipal Code Section 18.38.010.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated November 27, 1991
City Clerk Nichols advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that the Planning
Commission at its meeting of November 26, 1991, recommended that the City
Council approve an amendment to Chapter 18.38 of the Redding Municipal Code
pertaining to minimum lot sizes. The amendment would create a category,
"BFM", establishing lot sizes on the basis of a recorded subdivision or parcel
map. Staff anticipates use of the "BFM" District mainly in conjunction with
approval of tentative subdivision maps, particularly on parcels currently
zoned "U" Unclassified District, which, once the map is recorded, will
preclude any possibility of further subdivision.
It is the recommendation of both the Planning Commission and staff that
Council ratify the Negative Declaration, approve an amendment to Chapter 18.38
of the Municipal Code to establish the "BFM" category, and offer the ordinance
for first reading.
Vice Mayor Moss determined that there was no one present who wished to speak
on this matter.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by council Member Arness,
that Council make the following findings regarding the Amendment to Chapter
18.38 of the Redding Municipal Code pertaining to the "B" Combining District:
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 Planning
Commission on November 26, 1991. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance 1976 for first reading, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.38.010 of the
Redding Municipal Code by adding thereto line "BFM" pertaining to lot-size
regulations in the "B" Combining District.
SHASTA MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT
(B-080-480)
Vice Mayor Moss indicated that Mayor Dahl has recommended that Winifred E.
Woods be reappointed to the Shasta Mosquito Abatement District to serve a two
year term ending December, 1993.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Winifred E. Woods be reappointed to the Shasta Mosquito Abatement
District to serve a two year term ending December, 1993. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1974
- Rezoning Application RZ-4-91 ("RM-9" Portion Only), by
James Gironda (North of Oasis Road and east of Twin View Boulevard)
(L-010-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1974 be waived and the City Attorney be
instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that Ordinance No. 1974 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-
4-91).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
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Ordinance No. 1974 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1975 - Conflict of Interest Code
(F-010-150)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1975 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. 1975 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Redding amending Title 2 of the Redding Municipal Code by repealing
Chapters 2.88, 2.89, and 2.90; and adding Chapter 2.90 pertaining to the
Conflict of Interest Code for designated positions of the City of Redding.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Ordinance No. 1975 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Dedication of River Frontage from the Redding Redevelopment
Agency
(R-030-050-050 & C-070-010)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that the Redding
Redevelopment Agency at its March 24, 1989 meeting authorized the dedication
of approximately 30 acres along the Sacramento River to the City for park
purposes by deed or by parcel map. He indicated that under the terms of
acquisition, 20 percent of Benton Ranch must be used for park purposes, and
dedication of this land will be used towards meeting that obligation.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution authorizing
the Mayor to accept the property for park purposes.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Resolution No. 91-528 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding accepting the dedication of approximately 30 acres along
the Sacramento River from the Redding Redevelopment Agency for park purposes.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution No. 91-528 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
REDDING COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BYLAWS AMENDMENT
(T-040-350-200)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that Redding
Community Access Corporation (RCAC) was created by the City Council in 1987 to
manage the City's public-access efforts. The RCAC at its November 4, 1991,
recommended that Council amend its bylaws as indicated in the Report to City
Council, dated November 25, 1991, incorporated herein by reference. The
proposed amendments will: (1) Clarify RCAC's purpose as being educational,
charitable, scientific, literary, and artistic; (2) Indicate that RCAC
supports the development of individual and group programming; (3) Allow
memberships; (4) Change Supervisor title for RCAC from "Community Access
Specialist" to "Community Access Supervisor"; (5) Delete reference to Shasta
General Hospital; (6) One Board Member's term to be extended from two years
to three years; and (7) Dates for budget and annual report submittals are
modified to be consistent with City practice and the Public Access Agreement.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve RCAC's recommended
Bylaw amendments.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness, to
approve the Redding Community Access Corporation's Bylaw amendments as
specified in the Report to City Council dated November 25, 1991.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
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TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
(A-050-220-075)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that the Council
Subcommittee has finalized its modifications to the Tree Preservation
Ordinance. It is, therefore, the recommendation of staff that the ordinance
be offered for first reading.
In response to Council Member Fulton, Vice Mayor Moss related that the
Subcommittee's thoughts have been incorporated into the proposed ordinance and
he is in full accord with it.
In response to Council Member Fulton, Council Member Arness stated that in
terms of interpretation, there are areas within the ordinance which could pose
future problems for Council, staff and the development community. He
acknowledged a need for a tree ordinance, however, related that when the
ordinance appears before the Council for second reading he will most likely
vote "No" as he is not of the opinion that this is the appropriate ordinance.
Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance 1977 for first reading, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 18 of the Redding
Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 18.65: Tree Preservation.
BUENAVENTURA PLAN LINE STUDY
- Consultant Selection
RESOLUTION
- Appropriating Funds
* (B-170-030 & L-010-200 & L-010-075)
Principal Planner Keaney recalled that in May, 1991, Council authorized staff
to circulate the Request for Proposals (RFP) to prepare a plan line study and
draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed extension of
Buenaventura Boulevard. Proposals were submitted from the following firms:
Sharrah Dunlap and Associates $102,350 and CH2M Hill $160,000.
Mr. Keaney stated that to proceed forward with the contract will require the
authorization of at least $78,000 not presently budgeted. The Buenaventura
project is one of the street segments funded by the Traffic Impact Fee (TIF)
in the present ten-year capital improvement program. TIF money can be used
for "transportation planning, preliminary engineering, and design studies";
and both the plan line study and the EIR fit within that definition. As the
Railroad Avenue/Highway 273 segment of the project is designated as a
redevelopment project, in June, 1991, the Redding Redevelopment Agency (RRA)
authorized up to $25,000 to assist in the funding of the study.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize the execution of a
contract with Sharrah Dunlap and Associates for a fee not to exceed $102,350
and adopt a resolution appropriating $78,000 from the TIF program and $25,000
from the General Fund to loan to the Redevelopment Agency.
Council Member Arness opined that whenever the City has an opportunity to
obtain road right-of-way in a proposed City development, the City should take
advantage of the situation, as the action will eliminate costly future
condemnation proceedings.
In response to Council Member Fulton, Assistant City Manager McMurry clarified
the fact that the $25,000 allocation from the General Fund is a loan to the
Redding Redevelopment Agency which will be repaid.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for a Plan Line Study and
Environmental Impact Report for Buenaventura Boulevard with Sharrah Dunlap and
Associates, in an amount not to exceed $102,350.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton that
Resolution No. 91-529 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving and adopting the 40th Amendment to City Budget Resolution
No. 91-253 appropriating $103,000 for the Buenaventura Boulevard Plan Line
Study, with $78,000 from the Traffic Impact Fee Capital Fund and $25,000 from
the Redevelopment Agency.
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Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution No. 91-529 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PROPOSED CHANGE IN METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR BANKING SERVICE FEES
RESOLUTION
- Appropriating Funds
* (B-130-070 & A-050-100)
City Treasurer Linville recalled that on September 15, 1986, the City entered
into a banking contract with First Interstate Bank, whereby the method of
payment for services was through compensating balances. A sufficient balance
was to remain in the checking account, earning interest at the three month
Treasury bill rate, to cover the cost of banking charges.
Ms. Linville explained that the method of payment via compensating balances
has worked well over the years; however, due to declining interest rates this
last year, it has been increasingly difficult to determine a balance
sufficient to remain in the checking account to offset charges. An
alternative method for payment would be to change from compensating balances
to payment in hard dollars, allowing for investment of the former compensating
balances at higher interest earnings in the State Pool, effective January 2,
1992. This alternative, however, would require an appropriation of funds for
the remainder of fiscal year 1991/92 in the amount of $6,600.00 per month plus
$12,000.00 to cover the 1991 deficit.
Ms. Linville stated that in an effort to reduce banking costs, two smaller
checking accounts have been consolidated with the general account and the
Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) account has been removed from the City's
analysis and costs will be billed directly to RABA.
It is the recommendation of staff that the method for payment of services be
changed from compensating balances to payment in hard dollars and a resolution
appropriating $52,000 for bank service fees be adopted.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that the method for payment of banking services be changed from compensating
balances to payment in hard dollars, and Resolution No. 91-530 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 44th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 appropriating $52,000
for bank service fees from Investment Interest Earnings and the General Fund.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution No. 91-530 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Modification of Salary Plans to Include Print Shop Supervisor and
Deletion of Utility Billing Clerk
(P-100-320)
Personnel Director Bristow explained that as part of the City's commitment to
ensure that the classification plan is maintained, it is necessary to conduct
on-going reviews of positions with regard to proper classification.
Mr. Bristow indicated that the Director of Utilities/Customer Services
requested a classification review of a position within the Print Shop, as the
scope of the position has expanded to include supervisory responsibilities, as
well as preparing, maintaining and monitoring an annual budget for City-wide
printing needs. It was concluded that these duties and responsibilities are
differentiated from the Offset Press Operator in that the incumbent spends 80
percent of time supervising technical employees and performing other
administrative functions and less than 20 percent of the incumbent's time is
spent operating offset presses and related equipment.
In addition, Mr. Bristow stated that another classification review has
determined that a more appropriate classification title for a Utility Billing
Clerk, a one incumbent classification, would be Accounting Specialist, an
existing title at the same rate of pay.
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It is the recommendation of staff that a Print Shop Supervisor classification
be added to the salary plan at a salary range of $1,846 - $2,597, providing an
approximate 15% differential for supervisory responsibilities, and that the
Utility Billing Clerk classification be deleted.
Council Member Arness acknowledged the fact that the request is dealing with a
one incumbent classification and that a reclassification is probably in order;
however, he opined that Council is at a position where it needs to send a
message to staff on how it is going to compensate employees. He stated that
Council needs to review the total compensation package and the mechanism used
for surveying salaries.
In response to Council Member Fulton, Council Member Arness stated that he is
suggesting that the City's salary plan should be driven by what is being paid
in the private sector, and not based on what another city is paying for a
similar position.
In response to Vice Mayor Moss, Council Member Fulton related that this
request was not presented to the Personnel Subcommittee for review and
recommendation.
Vice Mayor Moss concurred with Council Member Arness and stated that Council
needs to examine all actions which affect the budget and opined that this
request should be referred to the Personnel Subcommittee.
Council Member Arness recommended that Council approve this particular
reclassification and work with staff in the upcoming weeks to further analyze
the City's salary plan and the mechanism used for surveying salaries.
Assistant City Manager McMurry opined that Council Member Arness'
recommendation is timely as staff will begin the budgeting process in January
and, if Council desires, staff will review the process with either the
Personnel Subcommittee or Council. He also concurred with Council Member
Arness' recommendation to proceed with the approval of this request, as it
conforms with the City's existing policy and to not do so would further
deprive a deserving employee.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that Resolution No. 91-531 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding amending Resolution No. 90-546, partially amended by
Resolution Nos. 91-103, 91-122, 91-123, 91-129, 91-171, 91-250, 91-251, 91-
270, 91-458, and 91-516 by:
A. (1) Deleting the existing Employee Classification Schedule and Salary
Plan as of midnight, December 7, 1991; and
(2) Establishing a new Employee Classification Schedule and Salary
Plan effective December 8, 1991.
B. (1) Deleting, as of midnight, December 7, 1991, the current Executive
Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan; and
(2) Establishing a new Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary
Plan effective December 8, 1991.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution No. 91-531 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
In response to Mr. McMurry, Vice Mayor Moss stated that he would like to have
the Personnel Committee review the Salary Policy and the mechanism for
conducting salary surveys, with a report back to the full Council.
RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING
RESOLUTION
- Appropriating Funds
* (B-130-070 & S-020-550)
General Services Director Masingale recalled that at the Council meeting of
November 5, 1991, staff made an extensive presentation regarding the
continuation of the 3-bin residential curbside recycling pilot project and the
implementation of a blue bag recycling pilot project.
He explained that at the request of Council Member Arness, Council continued
the item and it is now back before Council for consideration.
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It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize the implementation of
the proposed blue bag recycling pilot project one day per week as a part of
the
residential yard waste program, continue the current 3-bin recycling pilot
project, thus allowing for a side-by-side comparison of the two recycling
methods, and adopt a resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $97,000.
The method with the greatest efficiency could then be implemented Citywide.
Council Member Arness expressed his appreciation of staff's position to stay
ahead of the State mandates, however, opined that staff does not have a handle
on the various alternatives which the City should be considering. He stated
that spending money to continue the recycling program is great academically to
make presentations to the Solid Waste Management Board, etc.; however, it is
too costly.
In response to Council Member Arness, Mr. Masingale related that the reason
for continuing the 3-bin recycling program and implementing the blue bag
recycling pilot project is to determine the least expensive way for the City
to recycle and to determine what the City can expect as far as costs, even if
the recycling is contracted out. He stated that staff believes the State
mandated goal of 25% can be reached through the blue bag recycling project and
the yard waste project.
Vice Mayor Moss stated that the City does not have an option regarding
recycling. The State has stated that the City will support recycling and will
support it financially and the least expensive way needs to be determined. He
opined that there is a major glitch in the City's present 3-bin recycling
project and estimated that only 20 percent of the recyclables placed on the
curb actually make it to the City for recycling, and that possibly the blue
bag system will eliminate this problem.
Mr. Masingale stated that staff did not realize that this was occurring and
strives to eliminate the problem once it is discovered.
In response to Council Member Arness, Mr. Masingale indicated that part of the
proposal is to show the recycling fee as a separate unit on utility bills so
that residents are aware of the State mandated recycling costs. He said that
economically it is cheaper to bury recyclables; however, the City has no
choice but to recycle. He indicated that it is his understanding that there
is a strong lobbying effort in Sacramento in regards to recycling; however,
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now involved.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Moss, to
authorize the implementation of the proposed blue bag recycling pilot project
one day per week, as a part of the residential yard waste program, and to
continue the current 3-bin recycling pilot project.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - Arness
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Resolution No. 91-532 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving and adopting the 36th amendment to City Budget Resolution
No. 91-253 appropriating $96,700 to continue the Recycling Program from the
Solid Waste Fund.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - Arness
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution No. 91-532 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications
(A-110-140)
Flight Deck Restaurant (Jones, Ronald J. and Sanchez, Marcelino R. and
Nancy J.)
6751 Airport Road
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
(L-010-200)
Vi Klassen, 2295 Oakridge Drive, inquired as to if the proposed Buenaventura
route will include trails, as the area is now utilized as a trail by
equestrians,
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bikes and pedestrians. She related that any route proposed by the City should
have provisions for all types of public usage, other than just automobile.
Public Works Director Galusha stated that the primary purpose of the study is
to establish a plan line for the proposed road.
City Attorney Hays related that such things as equestrian trails, sidewalks,
paths, etc. are considered in the design phase of the roadway.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that the
Circulation Element of the General Plan states that Council shall consider
routes for trails and that locations for pedestrians will also be part of the
proposed study.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:21 p.m., Vice Mayor Moss
declared the meeting adjourned to 5:15 p.m., December 11, 1991, at City Hall
Conference Room, 760 Parkview Avenue, Redding, California.
APPROVED:
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Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk