HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1992-02-18
City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
Redding, California
February 18, 1992 7:04 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays.
The Invocation was offered by Reverend Bill Burgess, Liberty Free Will Baptist
Church.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Moss with the following Council
Members present: Arness, Fulton, and Moss. Mayor Dahl was absent.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager McMurry,
City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works Galusha, Director of Electric
Utility Services Lindley, Director of Planning and Community Development
Perry, Police Chief Blankenship, Fire Chief Bailey, Director of Community
Services Gorman, Director of Finance Downing, Director of General Services
Masingale, Director of Information Systems Kelley, Housing Manager Maurer,
Senior Planner King, Director of Utilities/Customer Service Vokal, Budget
Services Officer Starman, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City
Council Rudolph.
OATH OF OFFICE
(A-050-060)
Vice Mayor Moss administered the Oath of Office to Scott Carter, who was
appointed interim City Council Member on February 4, 1992, to fill the term
expiring April 14, 1992.
Resolution
- Support of Sober Graduation Night and Sober Graduation Night
Committee
(A-050-060-600)
California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer, Ed Kopping, related that
high school graduation is a time of joy and triumph, a time of matriculation
from youth to adulthood, and a time ripe for tragedy. He indicated that in
1985, the California Highway Patrol recognized that young people were being
killed at an alarming rate in the months surrounding graduation and,
subsequently, entered into a partnership with concerned parents and business
leaders to institute Sober Graduation. The concept is one of a team approach
and has been highly successful in bringing about a marked reduction in injury
and fatal alcohol motor related accidents involving teenage drivers. The
Shasta County Sober Graduation Committee, consisting of area coordinators from
seven local high schools and concerned business leaders, was formed as a means
of combining resources, sharing ideas, maintaining a stronger sense of
continuity from year-to-year and working to present a consistent stay sober
message throughout the school year. On behalf of the Shasta County Sober
Graduation Committee, he requested Council's support of the Sober Graduation
concept.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that Resolution No. 92-56 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding supporting Sober Graduation 1992 and the Sober Graduation
Committee.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-56 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 18, 1992,
Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 20, 1992, Regular Meeting of January 21,
1992, Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 28, 1992, Regular Meeting of
February 4, 1992, and Special Meeting of February 10, 1992, be adopted.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Abstain: Council Members - Carter
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 15, check numbers 178594
through 178940 inclusive, in the amount of $2,365,459.41, be approved and
paid, and Payroll Register No. 16, check numbers 331894 through 332634
inclusive, in the amount of $1,055,630.29, for the period January 19, 1992,
through February 1, 1992, be approved.
TOTAL: $3,421,089.70
Treasurer's Report
- January, 1992
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $ 39,371,409.81
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $ 56,780,346.50
Set Public Hearing
- Rezoning Application RZ-2-92, by the City of Redding
(Parkside Manor Subdivision, Unit 3)
(L-010-230 & S-100-580)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public hearing be set
for 7:00 p.m., March 3, 1992, to consider Rezoning Application RZ-2-92, a
request to rezone property to "R-1" Single Family Residential District.
Set Public Hearing
- Rezoning Application RZ-3-92, by the City of Redding
(Woodhaven Homes Subdivision, Units 10 and 11)
(L-010-230 & S-100-808)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public hearing be set
for 7:00 p.m., March 3, 1992, to consider Rezoning Application RZ-3-92, a
request to rezone property to "R-1" Single Family Residential District.
Set Public Hearing
- General Plan Amendment GPA-21-91, by Ted and Judy Young
(1395 and 1411 Branstetter Lane)
(G-030-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public hearing be set
for 7:00 p.m., March 3, 1992, to consider General Plan Amendment GPA-21-91, a
request to reclassify property to "Residential, 9.0 units per acre" and
"Greenway."
Resolution
- Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Application
(G-100-170 & C-070-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 92-57 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the
application for grant funds for the Local Agency Grant Program, fiscal year
1993-94 under the Habitat Conservation Fund Program of the California Wildlife
Protection Act of 1990 for the following project: Riparian Habitat Protection
Project consisting of acquisition of 8.62 acres on Churn Creek adjacent to the
planned Enterprise Community Park. An appraisal has not been obtained to
determine the City's actual 50 percent matching contribution, which will
funded through park development or in-lieu funds.
Request to Purchase City-Owned Land
- by John and Deborah Stokes, 3040 Island
Drive
(C-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that the request by John and
Deborah Stokes, to purchase approximately 6,400 square feet of a City-owned
parcel located at 3040 Island Drive, be referred to City Departments, the
Planning Commission, the Recreation and Parks Commission, and the River and
Waterways Commission for comment and determination if the City has use for the
property.
Resolution
- Property Tax Exchange Agreement, Annexation 91-5, Rhonda Lyn Lane
(T-010-650 & A-150-245)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 92-58 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding involving
property tax transfers between the County of Shasta and the City of Redding
for the City of Redding Reorganization No. 91-5, Rhonda Lyn Lane.
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Resolution - Rescinding Resolution 90-241 and Approving Commencement of
Annexation re Annexation 88-2, Oregon Gulch/Texas Spring Road Area
(A-150-201)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 92-59 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding
Resolution No. 90-241 and requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission to
take proceedings for the annexation to the City of Redding of inhabited
territory designated City of Redding Annexation No. 88-2, Oregon Gulch/Texas
Springs Road Area.
Resolution
- Annexation Agreement Regarding Water System, Annexation 90-16,
Viking Way
(A-150-238)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 92-60 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the
Agreement entered into between the City of Redding and William M. Grossen,
Robert J. Frank and Dona R. Frank; David E. Heinz; and David C. Ratcliff,
Paula Ratcliff, Michael G. Petraitis, and Jeannette Petraitis, regarding
Annexation 90-16, Viking Way, and connection to the City's water-system prior
to annexation, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2605, 6-Inch Plastic Utilities Duct
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2605, 6-inch plastic utilities duct, be awarded to the low evaluated
bidder, North Valley Distributing, at the bid unit prices during the period of
February 19, 1992 to February 28, 1993. Typically, actual annual purchases
are between $20,000 and $30,000 annually. Funds for this purchase are
included in the 1991-92 budget.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2599, Three-Phase Pole-Type Distribution
Transformers
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2599, three phase pole type distribution transformers, be awarded to the
second lowest evaluated bidder, Westinghouse Electric Supply Company, in the
amount of $18,992.90. The low bidder did not meet the bid specifications.
Funds for this purchase are included in the 1991-92 budget.
Resolution
- Agreement with P & M Cedar Products, Inc. re Lease of Log Deck
Facilities at Redding Power
(E-120-300-700)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No.
92-61 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the
City of Redding and P & M Cedar Products, Inc. for a log decking facility at
the Redding Power site for the period of February 23, 1992 through August 23,
1992 at a monthly fee of $1,800.00.
Resolution
- Contract with Henwood Energy Services, Inc. re Development of
Northwest Power Purchase Contracts
(E-120-025)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No.
92-62 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Redding and Henwood Energy Services, Inc. (HESI
Contract No. 920120) to provide technical support to City staff with respect
to discussions, power purchase analysis, negotiations and/or contract
development with Northwest Utilities and Suppliers of Electric Power, and
other services, in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00. Funds for this
activity are included in the 1991-92 budget, under Power Resource Development.
Resolution
- Accepting Buckeye Fire Protection District Funding and
Appropriating Funds for Purchase of Miscellaneous Fire Equipment
* (B-130-070 & P-150-070)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Resolution No. 92-63 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting
Buckeye Fire Protection District Funding in the amount of $7,800.00 and
approving and adopting the 57th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 91-253
appropriating $7,800.00 for fire equipment.
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Resolution - Application for Extension to the Redding Community-Based Traffic
Management Program Grant
(G-100-070 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Resolution No. 92-64 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving a
three-month extension to the Redding Community-Based Traffic Management
Program Grant, through May 31, 1992, providing approximately $30,000.00 in
additional funding.
Resolution
- Appointing Election Precinct Officers, Designating Polling
Places, etc., for General Municipal Election on April 14, 1992
(E-070-050)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 92-65 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding appointing
election officers, fixing compensation for said election officers, designating
polling places for each election precinct, and designating consolidation of
election precincts for the General Municipal Election to be held in the City
of Redding on Tuesday, April 14, 1992.
Redding Rodeo Association
- Request to Sell Alcohol at Rodeo Grounds on March
15, 1992
(A-110-100)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Council grant the Redding
Rodeo Association permission to sell alcoholic beverages at the rodeo grounds
arena on March 15, 1992, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., in conjunction with a
chili cook-off fund raiser, with all proceeds going to Matthew Buster, who is
awaiting a heart lung transplant at Stanford University Medical Center.
Telephone Pioneers
- Request to Sell Alcohol at Senior Citizen's Hall on
February 29, 1992
(A-110-100)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Council grant the Telephone
Pioneers permission to sell alcoholic beverages at the Senior Citizen's Hall
on February 29, 1992, from 6:00 p.m. to Midnight, in conjunction with its
annual crab feed.
Resolution
- Policy re Collection of Delinquent Utility Accounts
(A-050-060-555 & U-500)
It is the recommendation of the Utilities/Customer Service Director that
Resolution No. 92-66 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding establishing and adopting a policy on the collection of delinquent
utility accounts.
Resolution
- Purchase of Crack Seal Machine
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 92-
67 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing the purchase of a 200-gallon melter/applicator unit from Seal-All
Marketing, Inc., at a net cost of $13,660.16, including tax, to crack seal
streets, pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Section 4.20.120(H)(2), and
authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documentation. Funds from
the Street Maintenance Account 111-515-2444 are available for this purchase.
Resolution Accepting Streets- Acceptance of Improvements for Meadow Creek
Subdivision, Unit 2 (South of Sacramento Drive and west of Olney Creek)
* (S-070-230 & S-100-457)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 92-
68 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
accepting for maintenance and operation Hemlock Street and Oxbow Street in
Unit 2 of the Meadow Creek Subdivision.
It is also recommended that improvements in Meadow Creek Subdivision, Unit 2,
be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk return the current
securities to the developer, Three Seasons Development, in exchange for
security in the amount of $5,000.00.
Award of Design Consultant Contract
- re Parallel East and Westside Sanitary
Sewer Interceptor
(B-050-020 & W-020-610)
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It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Council authorize
staff to negotiate a contract with CH2M Hill for the evaluation, master
planning,
and preliminary design of a parallel eastside sanitary sewer interceptor and
parallel westside sanitary sewer interceptor for Council's consideration at a
future meeting. Funds for the project's engineering and construction are
available in the 1991-92 budget.
Resolution
- Authorization to Pay Contract Change Order No. 1 with J.C.
Draggoo and Associates re Extra Engineering Services for Softball Complex, Bid
Schedule No. 2568
(P-050-600-200 & B-050-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 92-
69 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving contract modification (change order) No. 1 (Contract No. C-2667) for
additional services incurred by J.C. Draggoo and Associates in the amount of
$26,333.28 on the design of the Redding Sports Complex pursuant to the City
Council's direction; and authorizing the payment thereof to J.C. Draggoo and
Associates. Sufficient funds are available in the Park Development account to
cover this additional work.
Resolution Accepting Streets
- Acceptance of Improvements, SAVI Assessment
District No. 1988-4 (LS-52-86 & UP-33-89) (East of Mt. Shasta Mall and north
of Dana Drive)
* (S-070-230 & A-170-050-655 & L-010-150 & L-010-390)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 92-
70 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
accepting for maintenance and operation all of Dana Drive, Friendly Road, Old
Alturas Road, Churn Creek Road, Canby Road, and Bradford Way located within
SAVI Assessment District No. 1988-4, pursuant to Lot Split No. LS-52-86 and
UP-33-89.
It is also recommended that improvements in the SAVI Assessment District be
accepted as satisfactorily completed.
Resolution
- re Authorizing Negotiation on Bid Schedule No. 2596,
Rehabilitation of Enterprise Wells No. 4 and 7
(B-050-020 & W-030-750)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 92-
71 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
rejecting the sole bid for rehabilitation of Enterprise Wells 4 and 7 (Bid
Schedule 2596); and authorizing negotiation in the open market for a
contractor to perform said services at a price favorable to the City. Funds
for this project are included in the 1991-92 budget.
Resolution
- Appointing Directors to Redding Capital Services Corporation
(B-080-600-760 & D-050-250-004)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 92-72 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding appointing
Robert S. Gullixson, Eugene Dais, and Ethel A. Nichols to the Redding Capital
Services Corporation.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted
as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution Nos. 92-57, 92-58, 92-59, 92-60, 92-61, 92-62, 92-63, 92-64, 92-65,
92-66, 92-67, 92-68, 92-69, 92-70, 92-71, and 92-72 are on file in the office
of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
- Rezoning Application RZ-1-92, by the City of Redding
(Montebello Park Subdivision)
(L-010-230 & S-100-490)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Moss opened the public
hearing regarding Rezoning Application RZ-1-92.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
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Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission Recommendation dated February 10, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning of property located within the
Montebello Park Subdivision from "U" Unclassified District to "R-1" Single
Family Residential District.
Mr. Perry related that the purpose of the proposed zoning is to establish
consistency with the City's General Plan designations and to provide more
complete land-use information to potential buyers and residents.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the
property be rezoned to "R-1" Single Family Residential District, the Negative
Declaration recertified, and the ordinance offered 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 Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Council make the following findings regarding Montebello Park:
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 recertify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of
Administrative Review on July 1, 1987. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Arness offered Ordinance 1991 for first reading, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the
Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in
the City of Redding (RZ-1-92).
PUBLIC HEARING
- Rezoning Application RZ-16-91, by the City of Redding
(Ridgeview Subdivisions, Units 4, 5, and 6)
(L-010-230 & S-100-640)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Moss opened the public
hearing regarding Rezoning Application RZ-16-91.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission Recommendation Dated February 10, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning of properties located within
the Ridgeview Subdivision, Units 4, 5, and 6 from "U" Unclassified District
and "R-1" Single Family Residential District to "R1-B10" Single Family
Residential District and "U-F" Unclassified District with Site Plan Review for
the open-space areas.
Mr. Perry stated that the purpose of the proposed zoning is to establish
consistency with the City's General Plan designations and to provide more
complete land-use information to potential buyers and residents.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the
property be rezoned to "R1-B10" Single Family Residential District and "U-F"
Unclassified District with Site Plan Review for the open-space areas, the
Environmental Impact Report, EIR-8-77, recertified, and the ordinance offered
for first reading.
Vice Mayor Moss determined that there was no one present who wished to speak
on this matter.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness, to
recertify Environmental Impact Report, EIR-8-77. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance 1992 for first reading, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the
Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in
the City of Redding (RZ-16-91).
PUBLIC HEARING
- Rezoning Application RZ-17-91, by the City of Redding
(Westside Estates and Placer Hills, Unit 3)
(L-010-230 & S-100-788 & S-100-600)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Moss opened the public
hearing regarding Rezoning Application RZ-17-91.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission Recommendation Dated February 10, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning of properties located within
the subdivisions of Westside Estates and Placer Hills, Unit 3 from "U"
Unclassified District to "R1-B10" Single Family Residential District and "U-F"
Unclassified District with Site Plan Review for the open-space areas.
Mr. Perry stated that the purpose of the proposed zoning is to establish
consistency with the City's General Plan designations and to provide more
complete land-use information to potential buyers and residents.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the
property be rezoned to "R1-B10" Single Family Residential District and "U-F"
Unclassified District with Site Plan Review for the open-space areas, the
Negative Declarations recertified, and the ordinance offered 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 Carter, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that Council make the following findings regarding Westside Estates:
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 recertify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of
Administrative Review on July 12, 1989. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that Council make the following findings regarding Placer Hills, Unit 3:
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 recertify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of
Administrative Review on October 31, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Arness offered Ordinance 1993 for first reading, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the
Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in
the City of Redding (RZ-17-91).
PUBLIC HEARING
- Rezoning Application RZ-15-91, by the City of Redding
(Knollcrest and Stoneridge Estates)
(L-010-230 & S-100-395 & S-100-707-710)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Moss opened the public
hearing regarding Rezoning Application RZ-15-91.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
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Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission Recommendation Dated February 10, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that the Planning
Commission recommended the rezoning of properties located within the
subdivisions of Knollcrest and Stoneridge Estates from "U" Unclassified
District to "R1-BFM" Single Family Residential District and "U-F" Unclassified
District with Site Plan Review for the open-space areas.
Mr. Perry stated that the purpose of the proposed zoning is to establish
consistency with the City's General Plan designations and to provide more
complete land-use information to potential buyers and residents.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the
property be rezoned to "R1-BFM" Single Family Residential District and "U-F"
Unclassified District with Site Plan Review for the open space, the Negative
Declarations recertified, and the ordinance offered 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 Arness, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Council make the following findings regarding Knollcrest Subdivision:
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 recertify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Planning
Commission on October 24, 1989. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Council make the following findings regarding Stoneridge:
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 recertify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Planning
Commission on June 1, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Arness offered Ordinance 1994 for first reading, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the
Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in
the City of Redding (RZ-15-91).
PUBLIC HEARING
- Amending Chapter 18.62, Pertaining to Off-Street Parking
Regulations
(L-010-500-050 & P-030-230)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Moss opened the public
hearing regarding amending Chapter 18.62 of the Redding Municipal Code
pertaining to off-street parking regulations.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission Recommendation dated February 11, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that the Planning
Commission recommended approval of various amendments to Chapter 18.62 of the
Municipal Code regarding off-street parking regulations.
Mr. Perry related that amendments are relatively minor and are intended to
clear up discrepancies that staff has noted within the ordinance and provide
clarification of requirements where warranted. Examples of the type of
changes included are as follows: (1) Section 18.62.130, Off-street Parking
Spaces Required; (2) Section 18.62.220, Open Parking Spaces; (3) Section
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18.62.250(B), Screening and Landscaping; (4) Section 18.62.250(C), Screening
and Landscaping; and (5) Section 18.62.310(B)(4), Driveway Grades/Widths.
It is the recommendation of both the Planning Commission and staff that the
amendments, as indicated in the Report to City Council dated, February 11,
1992, incorporated herein by reference, be approved and the ordinance offered
for first reading.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance 1995 for first reading, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding amending portions of Redding
Municipal Code Chapter 18.62, off-street parking and loading regulations.
PUBLIC HEARING
- Addition of Chapter 18.55, Pertaining to Trash Enclosures for
Development Projects
(L-010-500-050 & A-050-250-030)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Moss opened the public
hearing regarding the addition of Chapter 18.55 to the Redding Municipal Code
pertaining to trash enclosures for development projects.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission Recommendation dated February 12, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recommended that a chapter
be added to the Redding Municipal Code which establishes requirements for the
use and location of trash-container enclosures for development projects and
specifies construction materials for enclosures.
Mr. Perry explained that the Code and related resolutions do not specifically
require that trash container enclosures be provided with development projects,
although it requires containers (dumpsters) be used. With the exception of
discretionary projects where enclosures are required by the conditions of a
use permit or other action, the utilization of enclosures by the development
community has been largely voluntary. The lack of enforceable standards has
resulted in access, inequity, aesthetic, and maintenance problems.
Mr. Perry stated that major provisions, as indicated in the Report to City
Council dated February 12, 1992, incorporated herein by reference, of the
ordinance include: (1) Trash enclosures would be required for all multiple-
family development consisting of four or more dwelling units on a single lot,
and all office, retail, service commercial, and industrial developments; (2)
Establishes locational standards for enclosures; (3) Establishes construction
standards for enclosures, including materials and design; and (4) Specifies
that maintenance of enclosure, loading areas, and access driveways would be
the responsibility of the property owner.
It is the recommendation of staff that the ordinance be offered for first
reading.
In response to Vice Mayor Moss, Mr. Perry indicated that this ordinance is not
retroactive and would only apply to an existing development if a new use
permit were issued.
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 Carter,
that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Carter offered Ordinance 1996 for first reading, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 18, Zoning, of the
Redding Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 18.55: Trash Container Enclosures.
PUBLIC HEARING
- Application for Six Additional Taxicab Permits for Redding
Yellow Cab
(T-100-500)
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The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Moss opened the public
hearing regarding six additional taxicab permits for Redding Yellow Cab.
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The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Report to City Council dated February 12, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
City Attorney Hays advised Council that it must determine if public
convenience and necessity requires the approval of six additional taxicab
permits within the City of Redding.
It is recommended that if Council determines that public convenience and
necessity requires the approval of the six additional taxicab permits that
approval be subject to submittal of a financial statement, the appropriate
insurance certificate, and approval of the vehicles by the Chief of Police.
City Clerk Strohmayer entered the letter from Redding Yellow Cab Company,
dated February 18, 1992, incorporated herein by reference, into the record.
James Fennell, 9225 Placer Street, owner of ABC Cab Company, related that he
has been operating in the City since January, 1986, at which time Council
granted him two taxicab permits, and six months later granted a total of six
taxicab permits. Approximately two weeks following ABC being granted a total
of six permits, Redding Yellow Cab was issued two additional permits, for a
total of six, thereby creating parity, which has been maintained since 1986.
He stated he is not opposed to the issuance of additional permits to Redding
Yellow Cab, however, his research indicates that the additional permits are
not currently needed. He stated that parity does not preclude competition and
indicated that if Council views a need for six additional permits, he is
committed to applying for three of the six.
Vice Mayor Moss questioned if Mr. Fennell sees it as being economically
feasible and wise to put six additional taxicabs on the streets of Redding.
Mr. Fennell replied that, based upon population growth and the traffic
situation, he does not feel a need exists for additional permits to be issued.
He stated that the maximum number of taxicabs he currently utilizes at any
one time is five.
Nancee Brezina, 1313 Hartnell Avenue #H, President of Redding Yellow Cab
Company, stated that it is her desire for the company to grow with the
community's growth. She indicated that within seven hours on New Year's Eve,
the company processed 335 calls, 67 calls per hour. She explained that
Redding Yellow Cab is part of the Shasta Task Force and is also working with
community bar owners in developing a program to provide free rides home to
drinking individuals. She related that Redding Yellow Cab currently utilizes
all six existing permits and employs 14 drivers. She said Redding Yellow Cab
runs specimens to the hospitals, as well as providing service to Redding
Specialty Hospital's drug rehabilitation program, which sometimes require the
utilization of three to four taxicabs at a time. She emphasized that
additional taxicabs will provide additional employment and reiterated her
desire to see the company grow with the community's growth.
In response to Vice Mayor Moss, Ms. Brezina stated that the six additional
permits would probably be implemented within a year. She indicated that she
currently has one vehicle which can be utilized immediately. She stated a
desire to be in a position of acting rather than reacting.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
In response to Council Member Carter, Mr. Hays replied that the issuance of
the six additional permits does not preclude another company from applying for
additional permits. He indicated that issuance of taxicab permits is the only
area, in regard to taxicab companies, that Council still maintains any
regulation.
In response to Council Member Arness, Mr. Hays stated that the taxicabs have
to be inspected by the Police Department and adequate insurance provided. In
addition, the drivers are required to go through an extensive application
process.
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Council Member Fulton opined that Council would not be amiss in authorizing
the additional taxicab permits.
Council Member Carter related that there appears to be a need for additional
permits and indicated there is no reason why ABC Company cannot apply for
additional permits if it so desires.
Vice Mayor Moss stated he only has a problem with this request if it prevents
issuance of permits to other competitors.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness, to
issue six additional taxicab permits to Redding Yellow Cab Company. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1988
- Rezoning Application (RZ-8-91) (West of Shasta View Drive
and North of Rancho Road)
(L-010-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1988 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. 1988 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-
8-91).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Ordinance No. 1988 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 1989
- Rezoning Application RZ-20-91 (Rancho Estates
Subdivision)
(L-010-230 & S-100-609-600)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1989 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. 1989 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-
20-91).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Ordinance No. 1989 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 1990
- Rezoning Application RZ-21-91 (2663 Victor Avenue)
(L-010-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1990 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 Carter,
that Ordinance No. 1990 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-
21-91).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Ordinance No. 1990 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
JOINT MEETING WITH POLICE AND FIRE PUBLIC SAFETY TASK FORCES
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(A-050-060-350 & B-080-600-200 & B-080-600-425)
City Manager Christofferson recalled that when the Police and Fire Public
Safety Task Forces made their reports to Council, it was mutually agreed that
Council and the Task Forces would schedule a joint meeting to discuss in some
depth the
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results of the Task Forces' work. He indicated that February 25, 1992 has
been suggested as a possible date; however, Council Member Arness may not be
available on that date.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that a Joint Meeting with the Police and Fire Public Safety Task Forces be
held on Monday, March 2, 1992, at 5:15 p.m., in the City Hall Conference Room.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION
- Reducing General Fund Budget Appropriations
(B-130-070)
Finance Director Downing recalled that during "Rounds I, II, and III," Council
approved budget reductions for a combined total of $2,825,600. The resolution
before Council for consideration represents reductions totaling $1,984,430.
It is anticipated that additional resolutions will be presented in the near
future to reduce appropriations by an additional $841,170, thereby reaching
the target goal set by Council.
Ms. Downing related that the budget reductions included in the resolution can
be made without modifying City policy; however, additional budget cuts or
revenue enhancements could be made if Council wishes to modify or develop new
City policy. Staff felt that Council should have an opportunity to discuss
these various options before implementation and will present them to Council
at the next several meetings for consideration.
Ms. Downing stated that a potentially encouraging indicator regarding the
current direction of Redding's economy is the February sales tax receipt for
the month of December was approximately $100,000 more than anticipated in the
revised revenue estimate. She indicated that this could be an indication that
the City has seen the bottom of the economic decline; however, it is too early
to reach a conclusion at the present time. She explained that the City will
have a more reliable indication when it receives the March sales tax receipts
for January collections and for the fourth quarter reconciliation. She stated
that staff will continue to monitor revenue receipts and keep Council informed
as information becomes available.
Mr. Downing explained that it is anticipated that Municipal Resources
Consultants will begin the audit of the County's property tax allocation to
the City this month. Staff expects to be able to report the results of the
audit to Council within the next 90 days. A recent San Diego County court
decision regarding the AB8 allocation formula may result in changes to future
methods of allocating the distribution of property taxes.
Ms. Downing said that in Round III, Council directed staff to reduce General
Funds appropriations by four percent across the board. To reach this goal, at
least one department has implemented a program of voluntary employee furlough.
She related that it may be necessary to adopt other methods of reducing
payroll expenditures in order to realize the total budget reduction directed
by Council.
Ms. Downing stated that the City has received notification from Presiding
Judge Gregory Caskey of the Shasta County Municipal Court that the Court has
granted permission for the City to increase parking citation bail levels in
the amount of $5.00, effective February 18, 1992.
As a follow-up to previous Council direction, it is staff's recommendation
that a resolution be adopted reducing appropriations as a follow-up to
previous Council direction.
Council Member Arness opined that the D.A.R.E. Program is something which
Council should target for retention.
Vice Mayor Moss concurred with Council Member Arness and related that he had a
concern about the proposed reduction in the Enterprise High School Swimming
Pool's maintenance. Vice Mayor Moss noted that Recreation and Parks Director
Riley, indicated the proposed reductions will in no way affect any
recreational program or Enterprise High School's ability to utilize the
swimming pool. Vice Mayor Moss stated he endorses a policy which avoids
affecting on-going recreational programs and other established programs.
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City Manager Christofferson related that Police Chief Blankenship also
stressed the importance of the D.A.R.E. Program and is trying to develop
methods to maintain it.
While Council Member Carter abstained from voting on this matter, as he did
not participate in Rounds I, II, and III, he expressed his support for the
expenditure reductions.
Council Member Arness felt there was no other alternative but to support
staff's recommendation.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Resolution No. 92-73 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding adopting the 59th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 91-
253 adjusting appropriations, totalling $1,958,630, in response to current
economic conditions.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Abstain: Council Members - Carter
Resolution No. 92-73 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Adopting Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures
and Increasing Purchasing System Limitations
(B-050 & S-050-120 & A-050-320)
Finance Director Downing recalled that the concept of approving and adopting
the Uniform Public Cost Accounting Procedures was last addressed by Council in
March, 1990 and referred back to staff for further review.
Ms. Downing explained that the State of California Legislature, in 1986,
passed the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act. The Legislature
found the need for a statewide uniformity of cost accounting standards and
bidding procedures on construction work performed or contracted by public
entities in the State. The legislation provides for alternative bidding
procedures for use by public agencies when undertaking public project work.
In addition, the legislation required development of a uniform construction
cost accounting procedure for implementation by local agencies on public
projects, and has created the Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission
which is responsible for the administration of the cost accounting procedures.
Ms. Downing related that the alternative bidding procedures are available only
to local agencies who elect by resolution to become subject to the uniform
construction cost accounting procedures and which notifies the Controller of
that election. The procedures provide for the following: (a) Public
projects of $25,000.00 or less may be performed by the employees of a public
agency by force account, by negotiated contract, or by purchase order; (b)
Public projects of $75,000.00 or less may be let to contract by informal
procedures as set forth in the legislation's article; and (c) Public projects
of more than $75,000.00 shall, except as otherwise provided in the legislation
article, require a formal bidding process. She indicated that purchases of
equipment, materials, supplies, and services not related to public projects do
not fall under the guidelines of this act.
In addition, Ms. Downing stated that if Council elects to implement this
alternative method for bidding public projects, it will be necessary for the
departments involved to track all applicable construction-oriented public
projects for a comparability of private and public estimates and actual costs
incurred in construction the projects.
Ms. Downing said that during this time of economic stress, the availability of
clerical personnel to effectively and efficiently monitor the formal bidding
procedure for items between $5,000.00 and $25,000.00 has been diminished. It
is, therefore, appropriate to address increasing the City's current $5,000.00
purchasing limit, which was established in 1976, to $25,000.00. Purchases
between $5,000.00 and $25,000.00 would be subject to the guidelines as
established in the purchasing manual and recorded and reported to Council on a
transaction listing.
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It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve a resolution adopting
the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures; increase the
purchasing system limitation to $25,000.00; and direct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Resolution No. 92-74 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the Uniform Public Construction Cost
Accounting Procedures; the purchasing system limitation be increased to
$25,000.00; and the City Attorney directed to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-74 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS SUBSIDY
(B-130-030)
Finance Director Downing recalled that Council at its January 18, 1992
workshop, directed staff to present an updated report to address the cost of
Community Special Events. By allowing for the cost of living increases and
utility rate adjustments, it is possible to estimate that the total current
cost of services for all funds is approximately $60,000.00, which is a
conservative estimate, as the costs are not captured in one account for all
funds. The City does not currently recapture costs associated with community
events, which results in a 100 percent subsidy of all the programs.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council continue to follow the informal
policy that provides a subsidy to all community events, but adopt an
appropriation within the General Fund designating distribution to the various
events or activities. This would establish an appropriation for Community
Special Events, designate the recipient's of funds and provide a better
accounting method to capture the total City cost of labor and services. If
Council concurs, staff will prepare a policy for adoption at the next Council
meeting.
Ms. Downing explained that this issue was originally raised by the Solid Waste
Division, as it was providing additional containers, litter control and pick-
up for some of the programs and questioned if it was an appropriate cost for a
utility to be bearing.
City Manager Christofferson related that there is currently no policy, so if
the City is to continue providing these services, staff needs some legal
authorization from Council.
Council Member Fulton opined that the monies are being spent for public
benefit and many of the organizations cannot afford to pay for the City's
services.
Mr. Christofferson related that Chuck Byard, the City's Airshow
representative, attended an Airshow meeting and indicated that there may be a
change in City policy whereby it will charge for services provided by the City
in association with special events. The Airshow sponsors indicated they had
knowledge of other cities charging for these services and were receptive to
the policy change.
Ms. Downing related that many of the special event coordinators are probably
not aware of the City's associated costs. She stated that if a program
sponsor is not paying the full cost of the program, then the City is
subsidizing the program.
Vice Mayor Moss stated that, other than the Airshow, most of the events in
question cannot afford to reimburse the City for its associated costs.
Mr. Christofferson clarified that staff is trying to establish some type of
City policy, as staff currently has no authority to provide any services free
of charge.
In response to Council Member Carter, Mr. Christofferson indicated that if it
is Council's desire to continue providing free services to these special
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events, then funds need to be designated for providing these services. In
addition, if
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these services are to continue being provided for free, some other service
will suffer as a result.
In response to Council Member Fulton, Ms. Downing explained that staff is
requesting that a policy be established for fiscal year 1992-93, whereby an
overall amount would be established and those activities identified which the
City wants to fund at some specific level.
Vice Mayor Moss opined that Council is not going to want to eliminate
subsidizing most of the community events.
Council Member Carter related that these events generally generate revenue for
the community which would not otherwise be generated.
Mr. Christofferson stated an easy approach to this matter would be to
establish a full-cost recovery system as a general rule and then allow an
amount in a non-departmental category for Council to draw from if it chooses
to subsidize an event.
Vice Mayor Moss said he would be willing to maintain the current informal
policy and if something comes along, such as the Airshow, then Council should
be consulted as to how much participation the City should have in the costs.
He stated that the City should be encouraging special activities.
Council Member Arness opined that staff is just trying to make Council aware
of the costs being absorbed by the City for these special events.
Council Member Fulton agreed that some sort of policy should be established.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness, to
direct staff to prepare a policy for Council's consideration which continues
to follow the current informal policy and adopt an appropriation within the
General Fund designating distribution to the various events or activities.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ESTABLISHMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FEES
(F-205-600 & A-050-250)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that the City
currently utilizes a single fee structure within the Planning Division to
conduct both the environmental review of projects and to process applications
such as use permits, lot splits, and tentative subdivision maps. He related
that the environmental review is mandated by the State and conducted in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
He stated that a large number of jurisdictions, including, Shasta County,
distinguish between these separate review components and have established
separate fees for each.
Mr. Perry commented that staff has examined current environmental review
processing costs for staff and has undertaken a survey of several cities to
help ascertain an appropriate fee level. The results of the examination are
as follows: (1) Staff costs - The typical cost to conduct environmental
review of a mid-size project is estimated to be approximately $95, which
includes two hours of planner staff time, required public notices and
overhead. Staff is proposing that environmental review fees be set at 20
percent of the application fee for each project which is not exempt from the
environmental review requirements of CEQA; and (2) Survey results - Seven
jurisdictions were surveyed and results indicate that all the surveyed
entities use a flat rate, which staff feels would place an undue burden on
smaller projects.
It is the recommendation of staff that an environmental review fee be
established at a rate of 20 percent of the permit application fee. It is
proposed that the fee be in addition to current fees, resulting in a de facto
20 percent fee increase for projects not exempt from CEQA review. If Council
concurs with staff's recommendation, it is requested that Council direct staff
to prepare the necessary resolution to amend the City fee structure. It is
anticipated that the fee would yield approximately $8,000 to $10,000 for a
full year based upon the level of 1991 permit activity.
Vice Mayor Moss related that he is going to emphasize at budget time that the
City try to recover more than 15 percent of the planning costs from fees
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charged from new development. In addition, he favors the sliding scale
approach to the establishment of a fee.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to
direct staff to prepare the necessary resolution establishing an
environmental review fee at a rate of 20 percent of the permit application fee
for each project which is not exempt from the environmental review
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
1992 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
(G-100-030-037)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry provided Council with a copy
of the schedule of events for the development of the 1992 Community
Development Bock Grant Program. This was an information item and no action
was required.
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT
(A-050-250)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted the Monthly Status
Report through January, 1992 for the following work areas: (1) Annexations;
(2) Planning and Zoning; (3) Building and Population; (4) Housing
Assistance; (5) Redevelopment Agency; and (6) Cable. This was an
information item and no action was required.
RESOLUTION
- Establishing Demand Side Management Coordinator and Project
Coordinator Positions within the Electric Department
RESOLUTION
- Establishing New Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary
Plan
* (B-130-070 & P-100-060 & A-050-125)
Electric Utility Director Lindley explained that the City needs to expand its
Demand Side Management (DSM) programs to reduce purchase power costs, and to
be able to avoid severe penalties imposed as a result of existing and proposed
legislation if the City fails to expand its DSM programs. He indicated that
unfortunately DSM programs are very staff intensive and the City cannot expect
to expand its DSM programs efficiently or effectively unless additional staff
is obtained. He stated that the money saved from reduced power purchases as a
consequence of expanded DSM programs is expected to be ten to fifteen times
the cost of the proposed DSM Coordinator. In addition, avoidance of the
potential liabilities associated with not developing additional DSM programs
would additionally save the City several million dollars annually.
Development of DSM programs would help to ensure the City's Western power
allocation, and the California Energy Commission (CEC) permit requirements for
construction of the combustion turbine project and other future City power
projects. The fundamental duties of the proposed DSM Coordinator would be to
expand existing DSM programs and to develop, expand, and administer new DSM
programs utilizing staff and consultant labor and expertise in the most cost-
effective manner to produce the savings indicated.
Mr. Lindley related that coincident with the operation of the California-
Oregon Transmission Project (COTP), which is expected within the next 10
months, Redding needs to be prepared and able to function as a full services
electric utility, which requires: (1) A scheduling agreement with Western;
(2) Interutility support contracts with Western and/or PG&E; (3) A new
arrangement with PG&E; (4) An operating agreement with M-S-R; (5) New
purchase power contracts with Pacific Northwest utilities and possibly other
power suppliers; and (6) Various gas supply contracts. Failure to
successfully negotiate, execute, and then administer many of the contracts
listed above would result in either additional costs or lost savings totaling
several million dollars per year. The fundamental duty of the proposed
Project Coordinator would be to assist in the development and review of
contracts utilizing consulting services and additional staff support as
available, for the purchase and delivery of supplemental power and for
interutility support in order to secure the most benefit and to protect the
City's contractual investments.
Mr. Lindley explained that Congressman George Miller introduced legislation on
January 26, 1992, which, if enacted, would compound the need for both of the
requested positions. The legislation requires the City to develop an
integrated resource plan or face a $6 million or $8 million annual increased
cost for purchase power. Much of the work proposed for the DSM Coordinator,
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and some of the work proposed for the Project Coordinator, would be required
to develop the integrated resource plan proposed by the Bill. Even if the
Bill does not pass, staff expects the requirement for the City to prepare an
integrated resource plan would soon be mandated by other legislative or
regulatory action.
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It is the recommendation of both the Electric Utility Commission and staff
that Council authorize the addition of a DSM Coordinator to the Pay-for-
Performance Salary Plan; add one DSM Coordinator and one Electric Utility
Coordinator to the Authorized List of Positions in the Electric Department
Budget; and authorize staff to fill the requested positions. Sufficient funds
are available in the Electric Department's budget to meet the expenses
associated with this request for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
Council Member Carter related that this action is coming down in a mandated
form, particularly in California, and the news this evening indicated that
Southern California Edison and PG&E are considering substantial reductions in
energy consumption.
Mr. Lindley stated that the pressure is being placed nationwide. If the
legislation is adopted as proposed, he indicated that impacts to the City, in
regard to the City's Western Area Power Administration contract alone, would
amount to up to a 40 percent surcharge on the purchased power costs, or
approximately $8,000,000.00 in additional power purchase costs. In addition,
the administration has the right to reduce the City's power allocation by as
much as 30 percent which, under current budget conditions, would amount to
approximately $6,600,000.00 in additional purchases from PG&E.
Council Member Carter stated that it is important to note that there is
tremendous political pressure to comply with the mandates or substantial
penalties will result.
Vice Mayor Moss stated that he and Council Member Arness met recently with one
of the managers from the California Energy Commission from Sacramento, who was
very pointed in remarking that the City has work to do on its Demand Side
Resource Plan.
In response to Council Member Fulton, City Manager Christofferson stated he
concurs with Mr. Lindley and the additional positions are cost effective. The
City cannot allow itself to get into a position where it is not complying with
what is being mandated. He stated that the funding for these positions will
not be from the General Fund.
Council Member Arness related that all literature he has read compliments what
Mr. Lindley is conveying.
In response to Council Member Fulton, Mr. Lindley indicated that public
utilities, particularly in California, have moved ahead of municipally-owned
electric systems in terms of energy conservation measures.
Vice Mayor Moss stated that the manager from the California Energy Commission
strongly complimented the City on its acquisition of Redding Power and its
plans to proceed with combustion turbine power.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that Resolution No. 92-75 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 58th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 91-253 establishing one (1) Electric Utility Project
Coordinator and one (1) Electric Utility Demand Side Management Coordinator.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-75 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that Resolution No. 92-76 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, 91-516, and 91-531 by:
(1) Deleting the existing Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary
Plan as of Midnight, February 15, 1992; and
(2) Immediately thereafter establishing a new Executive Management Pay-for-
Performance Salary Plan effective February 16, 1992, to include the position
of Electric Utility Demand Side Management Coordinator.
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Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-76 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Rejecting Bids re Bid Schedule No. 2604, Chiller Repairs, and
Authorizing Negotiation on the Open Market
(B-050-100)
Community Services Director Gorman related that the primary component of the
mechanical system which provides air conditioning for the Convention Center is
a centrifugal chiller, manufactured by York International Corporation.
Several months ago, the City was advised that it should arrange for
replacement of part, or parts, of the Chiller unit, which would involve
disassembly, inspection, replacement of parts, reassembly and start-up. The
City was also advised that it should not operate the system until repairs were
made, so as to avoid further damage.
Mr. Gorman indicated that two bids were received on the repair of the chiller,
one from York International in the analyzed value of $40,160, and one from
Thermo Dynamics, in the analyzed value of $42,023. Both bids, however, were
found to be materially deficient. York's bid security did not meet legal
requirements and the bid did not include a comprehensive York parts and price
list. Thermo Dynamics bid did not include copies of contractor's licenses, a
comprehensive York parts and price list, and there was no indication that a
factory-authorized service technician could be provided to perform the work.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council, in recognition that neither
bid is in compliance with specification, reject all bids, and authorize staff
to negotiate on the open market for completion of the work at a price most
favorable to the City. It should be noted that it is the Purchasing Officer's
preference to negotiate with the low bidder in order to best maintain the
integrity of the bid process; however, in this case, the Purchasing Officer
will receive and consider any additional materials which Thermo Dynamics may
care to provide, in order to give every possible consideration to a local
vendor. Sufficient funds are available in the Convention Center budget to
repair the existing system.
Council Member Carter questioned if it was a City requirement to have a York
Factory-Authorized Repair Technician.
Mr. Gorman stated that staff felt it prudent to include the requirement for a
York Factory-Authorized Repair Technician in the bid specifications due to the
system's age and value.
In response to Council Member Carter, Mr. Gorman replied that potential
bidders would be limited to those companies with a York Factory-Authorized
Repair Technician.
Council Member Arness related that just because a company has a York Factory-
Authorized Service Technician on staff, there is no guarantee that he would be
the individual performing the actual work. He stated a lot of emphasis is
being placed on that single requirement and favors the possibility of
requiring references, as long as the company is state licensed.
Mr. Gorman stated the requirement for a York Factory-Authorized Service
Technician may have been over cautious; however, it was not the only material
deficiency noted in Thermo Dynamics bid.
In response to Council Member Carter, Mr. Gorman stated that the technician
requirement could possibly be excluded and a bond required instead; however,
the City's degree of comfort would be reduced.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that Resolution No. 92-77 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding rejecting all bids for chiller repairs (Bid Schedule No.
2604); declaring that services for the necessary repairs may be acquired in
the open market; and authorizing the negotiation thereof and execution of a
contract by the City Manager.
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Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-77 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Agreement with Sunset Plaza Partnership re Traffic Impact Fees
(T-080-400 & L-010-100-750)
Public Works Director Galusha recalled that in 1987, Sunset Plaza was
conditioned to allow construction on the southeast corner of Eureka Way
(SR299) and Buenaventura. One of the conditions was to participate in the
construction of a traffic signal at the intersection, which at the time a
figure of $75,000 was suggested by staff and represented 50 percent of the
signal cost. The developer appealed this amount to Council indicating that 25
percent of the cost, or $32,500.00, was a more appropriate figure. Council
entertained the concept of a reimbursement agreement which would provide the
developer some relief; however, the agreement was not finalized and the fee
has not been collected. Currently, the developer is processing an addition to
the site and staff has advised him that no action would be taken by the City
until this prior condition has been finalized.
Mr. Galusha indicated that since the time of the development, the City has
established a traffic impact fee program which includes the signal project.
The amount included in the fee program, did not assume 100 percent funding
from the program, but rather a blend of developer and fee program funds. In
light of the fee program now in place, the need for the reimbursement
agreement for this developer's contribution is a moot issue. Staff has had
several discussions with the developer to fund the signal project with his
contribution of $32,500 and with other contributions, and the traffic impact
fee program providing the balance.
Mr. Galusha related that due to the current economic conditions, the developer
has requested consideration for a phased payment schedule. The agreement
provides for two payments within a maximum twelve month period. The developer
would submit a payment bond or other security approved by the City to
guarantee payment within the designated period.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution approving
the agreement and authorizing the Mayor to execute the document on behalf of
the City.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that Resolution No. 92-78 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement, in the amount of $32,500.00, payable within 365 days, between the
City of Redding and Sunset Plaza Partnership pertaining to the conditions of
UP-62-87, amended; GPA-15-89; and RZ-16-89.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, and Fulton
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Abstain: Council Members - Moss
Resolution No. 92-78 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications
(A-110-140)
Yunnan Resturant (Saechang, Charzeng)
1109 Hartnell, #16
Ron Thomas Chevron (Thomas Stations, Inc.)
1279 Pine Street
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:28 p.m., Mayor Dahl declared
the meeting adjourned to 5:15 p.m., March 2, 1992, at the City Hall Conference
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Room, 760 Parkview Avenue, Redding, California, for a joint meeting with the
Police and Fire Public Safety Task Forces.
APPROVED:
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Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk