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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
Redding, California
April 7, 1992 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Peter Gault.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dahl with the following Council
Members present: Arness, Carter Fulton, and Moss.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager McMurry,
City Attorney Hays, Director of Electric Utility Services Lindley, Director of
Planning and Community Development Perry, Police Chief Blankenship, Electric
Utility Resources Manager Coleman, Fire Chief Bailey, Director of Finance
Downing, Assistant City Engineer Curtis, Principal Planner Keaney, Public
Works Operations Manager Russell, Director of General Services Masingale,
Director of Parks and Recreation Riley, Housing Manager Maurer, Senior Planner
King, Director of Utilities/Customer Service Vokal, Assistant Director-General
Services Kohn, Associate Planner Morgon, Budget Services Officer Starman,
Route Supervisor Miralles, Route Supervisor Roach, Management Analyst
Anderson, Public Information Officer Bachman, City Treasurer Linville, City
Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph.
RESOLUTION
- Supporting the California Arts Council and Encouraging Full and
Continued Funding
(A-050-060-600 & B-080-465)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Arness, that
Resolution No. 92-120 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding supporting the California Arts Council and encouraging full and
continued funding.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-120 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Designating Week of May 4 through May 8, 1992, as "Just Say No"
Week
(A-050-060-600)
Officers of the Cypress Street School "Just Say No" Club, consisting of 110
students, provided an overview of the club's various activities and skills
which they are developing. They related that they will be participating in a
"Just Say No" Walk to take place from the Courthouse to the Convention Center
and concluding with a barbecue and rally on May 8, 1992.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that
Resolution No. 92-121 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding designating the Week of May 4 through May 8, 1992 as "Just Say No"
Week.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-121 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
- Special Meeting of March 17, 1992
Regular Meeting of March 17, 1992
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 18, check numbers 179803
through 180394 inclusive, in the amount of $3,747,328.47, be approved and
paid, and Payroll Register No. 19, check numbers 334267 through 335003
inclusive, in
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the amount of $842,726.51, and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the amount of
$224,233.20, for a total payroll register in the amount of $1,066,959.71, for
the period March 1, 1992, through March 14, 1992, and Payroll Register No. 20,
check numbers 335004 through 335727 inclusive, in the amount of $850,196.03,
and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the amount of $221,014.39, for a total
payroll register in the amount of $1,071,210.42, for the period March 15, 1992
through March 28, 1992, be approved.
TOTAL: $5,885,498.60
Resolution
- Appropriating Funds for Parking and Business Improvement
Disbursements
* (B-130-070 & M-010-200-050)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution No. 92-122 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 73rd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 appropriating
$9,000.00 for parking and business improvement disbursements to the Downtown
Mall Association.
Set Public Hearing
- re Rezoning Application RZ-9-92, by the City of Redding
(Forest Homes Subdivision, Unit 1)
(L-010-230 & S-100-205)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., April 21, 1992, to consider
Rezoning Application RZ-2-92, a request to rezone property located within the
Forest Homes Subdivision, Unit 1, to "R-1" Single Family Residential District.
Set Public Hearing
- re General Plan Amendment GPA-2-92, by Sharon Green and
the City of Redding (4531, 4545, and 4551 Hillmonte Drive)
(G-030-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., April 21, 1992, to consider
General Plan Amendment GPA-2-92, a request to reclassify property to "Service
Commercial."
Set Public Hearing
- re Annexation Conducting Authority
(A-150-220 & A-150-225 & A-150-247)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., May 5, 1992, to consider the
following annexations: (1) Annexation 89-14, Girvan/Pitt Road Area; (2)
Annexation 90-3, Clear Creek Road Mobile Park; and (3) Annexation 91-7, Clear
Creek/Westside Road Area.
Resolution
- Ordering Annexation re Annexation 91-3, Sacramento River
Waterways
(A-150-243)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Council make the following findings regarding Annexation Application 91-
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 ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of
Administrative Review on August 14, 1991.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 92-123 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering territory designated as
"Annexation 91-3, Sacramento River Waterways" annexed to the City of Redding.
Resolution
- Appropriating Funds for Legal Services
Resolution
- re Natural Gas Related Legal Assistance from Norm Pedersen of
Jones, Day Reavis & Pogue
* (B-130-070 & E-090)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No.
92-124 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 78th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 91-253
appropriating $40,000.00 for legal services.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 92-125 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the expenditure of up
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to $40,000.00 for natural gas related legal assistance from Norman A. Pedersen
of the law firm of Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue.
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Resolution - Increase in Limit on Purchase Order 033164 to Rush Personnel
Agency
(P-100-060 & B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No.
92-126 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing the increase in the limit from $5,000.00 to $10,000.00 on purchase
order 033164 to Rush Personnel Agency for a temporary clerical employee for
the Electric Department, pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Section 4.20.080.
Sufficient funds are available in the 1991-92 budget to cover this
expenditure.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2613, Three Phase Pad Type Distribution
Transformers
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2613, three phase pad type distribution transformers, be awarded to the
low bidder, Pauwels Transformers, in the amount of $198,835.07. Funds for
this purchase are included in the 1992-93 budget.
Resolution
- Establishing Three System Operator Positions in Electric
Department
Resolution
- Authorizing the Filling of Three System Operator Positions in the
Electric Department
(P-100-060 & A-050-125)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No.
92-127 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 79th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 91-253
establishing three system operator positions in the Electric Department.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 92-128 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the filling of three
system operator positions in the Electric Department.
Set Public Hearing
- re Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the
Household Hazardous Waste Element of the Integrated Waste Management Plan
(S-020-550 & P-150-050-500 & S-050-375)
It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., April 21, 1992, to consider the Source Reduction
and Recycling Element and the Household Hazardous Waste Element of the
Integrated Waste Management Plan.
Resolution
- Authorizing Use of Restricted Cash in Downtown Mall Fund for
Repair of Air Conditioning Units
(M-010-200-395)
It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Resolution No.
92-129 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing Mechanical Maintenance Planning, Inc. (MMPI) to replace
compressors in three of the heating and air conditioning units in the Downtown
Mall, not to exceed $10,500.00 (approximately $3,500.00 each) from funds
currently held in the Restricted Cash (Reserve) Account for the Downtown Mall.
Request to Sell Alcohol
- Redding Rodeo Association
(A-100-100)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Council grant the Redding
Rodeo Association permission to sell alcoholic beverages at its Annual Steak
Feed, May 9, 1992 and the Redding Rodeo, May 14 through 16, 1992, to be held
at the rodeo arena and grounds. It is also recommended that permission be
granted to sell beer only at a special truck pulling contest to be held May 2,
1992, at the rodeo arena and grounds.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2614, Recreation Uniforms
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2614, recreation uniforms, be awarded to the low bidder, Shasta
Silly Shirt & Silkscreen of Redding, in the amount of $5,039.25. With the
exception of staff shirts, the order is paid through fees and charges assessed
to the participant.
Resolution
- Authorizing Redding Swim Club to Use the Redding Plunge
(P-050-700-600)
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It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Resolution
No. 92-130 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement between the City of
Redding and the Redding Swim Team for the use of the Redding Plunge (swimming
pool) from June 8, 1992, through August 21, 1992.
Resolution
- Authorizing Redding Swim Club to Operate Concession at the
Plunge/Caldwell Park
(P-050-700-600)
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Resolution
No. 92-131 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the lease between the City of
Redding and the Redding Swim Team for use of the concession stand facility, in
consideration of the payment of one and one half percent (1.5%) of the gross
receipts, payable on or before October 1, 1992, at the Redding Plunge in the
Claude H. Caldwell Memorial Park during the 1992 Plunge Swimming Season, 1992
Memorial Day weekend through 1992 Labor Day weekend.
Notice of Completion
- Bid Schedule No. 2592, Six Inch Waterline Replacement
on Beverly Drive, Leila Avenue and Ramona Place
(B-050-020 & W-030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No.
2592 (Job No. 9187), awarded to Cox & Cox Construction, Inc., be accepted as
satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of
Completion. The final contract price is $71,013.92.
Resolution
- re Reimbursement Agreement for Waterline Construction on Airport
Road north of Rancho Road
(W-030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 92-
132 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Agreement for reimbursement
between the City of Redding and Charles Alan Curtis for his construction of a
16-inch water main on Airport Road north of Rancho Road, and an 8-inch
waterline extension therefrom on Engineers Lane.
Acceptance of Improvements and Payment for Oversizing Waterline
- 2355 and
2365 Howard Drive
(W-030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the oversizing
waterline improvements made at 2355 and 2365 Howard Drive, by Signature-
Northwest, be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the Finance Department
authorized to make payment to Signature Northwest in the amount of $2,105.03.
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, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos 92-122, 92-123, 92-124, 92-125, 92-126, 92-127, 92-128, 92-129,
92-130, 92-131, and 92-132 are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
LOST PROPERTY TAX REVENUE WITH NEW ANNEXATIONS
(A-150 & T-010-650)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council at its
March 17, 1992, meeting continued its consideration of a proposed deferred
annexation fee.
As a result of the new property tax exchange agreement with the County, Mr.
Perry explained that the issue before Council is whether or not a fee should
be established to recover part of the projected property tax revenue loss. He
stated that Council's alternatives are as follows: (1) Not take any action
and forfeit the lost revenue; (2) Adopt a deferred annexation fee at some
level; (3) Require all annexing properties to join a Mello-Roos District to
help fund basic City services; (4) Require annexing properties with
development potential to join a Mello-Roos District, but not require existing
developed parcels or parcels less than one acre to join; and (5) Defer having
a developing parcel join a Mello-Roos District until the property is
subdivided.
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Mr. Perry said that one problem associated with not having a parcel join a
Mello-Roos District until the property is subdivided is that a Mello-Roos is
predicated on the provision of services. Mr. Perry stated that it is his
understanding that if the City annexes the property prior to the formation of
a Mello-Roos District, police and fire protection would not be an eligible
fee. Mr. Perry stated that staff is looking to Council for direction on which
way to proceed.
Council Member Arness stated that one alternative is no annexations. Another
alternative would be to not annex the property but provide water and sewer
services to the area. He related that when the Stillwater Sewage Treatment
Plant Sewer Assessment District was established, property owners were provided
the option of joining and paying all appropriate fees and charges. When
dealing with the Mello-Roos, there could be a parcel with a house on it which
might eventually require the need of either police and fire services.
Mr. Perry explained that the City could require everyone in an annexation to
join a Mello-Roos District, however, the result would probably be very few
future annexations. Secondly, the City could require only those parcels with
a significant development potential to join a Mello-Roos District. By only
requiring the developing parcels to join a Mello-Roos district, these parcels,
plus those already within the City, would fund the services being provided to
those properties not included in the Mello-Roos District. Properties not
included in a Mello-Roos District might be the result of needing to square off
an annexation's boundary or because a parcel is contiguous. Thirdly, the City
could defer having a property join a Mello-Roos District until the time of
subdivision; however, the basic services, such as street maintenance or police
and fire protection, would then not be eligible for this type of fee.
Council Member Arness noted that the firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
suggest that the basis of the vote for Mello-Roos District is two-thirds of
the registered voters or landowners, whichever is qualified to vote, as
compared to the 60 percent the City normally strives to achieve in an
assessment district. He indicated that if residential subdivisions do not
historically pay for their costs of services, the additional 10 percent
property tax revenue loss will put the City further behind financially,
thereby, prompting the alternative of no annexations. Council Member Arness
also expressed concern that the City has historically paid for the acquisition
of PG&E facilities. He stated that all facets of the annexation program need
to be considered, and suggested the City should examine the number of pending
annexations which are large parcels versus those which may be a blend of
homeowners and developable land. He opined that the concept of providing
water and sewer service to areas without annexing, with a list of constraints
on the County, may be preferable. There are other options, however, which
need to be explored. According to Council Member Arness, Mello-Roos is a
California System which works, however, needs to be reviewed very carefully.
Council Member Moss concurred with Council Member Arness that any concept of
this magnitude should be examined very carefully. He stated that the City has
looked at several vehicles to fund those General Fund activities which occur
in all residential areas, while keeping public protection first and foremost.
He indicated that it is obvious that residential areas by themselves do not
cover the cost of furnishing even rudimentary public protection services, as
total property tax receipts in the City of Redding barely covers what the City
spends on the Fire Department. In July, 1990, the County followed a virtual
statewide County decease act, whereby counties basically opposed affording
cities any property tax upon annexation. Figures provided demonstrated that
the County is in a growth loss situation. The City then agreed to only retain
the fire district money, 7 percent of the property tax, on all subsequent
annexations, thereby requiring the City to examine ways to provide necessary
City services to the areas.
When the City entered into the last property tax exchange agreement with the
County, two distinct citizen groups were produced: 1) Those annexing in who
are virtually paying the City no property tax; and 2) The City's current
population of approximately 70,000 who continue to pay a much higher fee to
the City in the form of taxes for public services.
In reviewing the possible solutions to the lost property tax revenue, Council
Member Moss indicated that the City has examined an annexation fee, which when
placed in an interest-bearing account, would yield approximately the amount of
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the lost taxes. Staff estimated that an annexation fee of approximately
$5,000.00 would be needed to supplement the funds required to service the
annexed areas. He stated that an engineer representing a group of potential
annexations presented the concept of funding the required services with a
Mello-Roos District.
Council Member Moss stated that staff has examined and discussed the Mello-
Roos District as being a vehicle which would be able to encompass all annexed
areas,
and requirements could be established whereby the costs of services to the
area would be covered. From his investigation, Council Member Moss expressed
his support for the establishment of a Mello-Roos District as an excellent
method of replacing the lost property tax revenue. He does not consider the
concept of restricting annexations to be a feasible solution. The City has a
General Plan for its sphere of influence and has built infrastructures
accordingly which have to be paid for. He indicated that annexations are
needed to continue with the City's General Plan and plans on which it has been
working for some 20 years. He stated he is not currently prepared to vote for
a specific set of conditions for a Mello-Roos District, but he would like to
see Council move forward with establishing a Mello-Roos District, while at the
same time negotiating and establishing a set of conditions for the Mello-Roos
District, with the intent of using the revenues to service the newly annexed
areas. Council Member Moss concluded that, to date, he has seen no other
alternatives which offer the possibilities that the Mello-Roos District does.
Council Member Carter asked what specific expenses the Mello-Roos District
would cover if the proposed annexation consisted of 100 units with existing
sewer, water, electric and streets, which are enterprise functions.
Mr. Perry responded that the Mello-Roos District being discussed would pay for
police, fire, street maintenance, general government, and recreational
programs. He explained that the Mello-Roos District would basically balance
the difference in property taxes being paid by individual tax payers within
the community.
Mr. Perry added that the reimbursement concept for General Fund services can
be put into a formula for future annexed areas.
Council Member Fulton related that the City made a mistake in allowing the
County to put its back to the wall with respect to the property tax exchange
agreement. The City reluctantly backed down and relinquished to the County
$.10 of its $.17. It is now apparent that the City needs that money in order
to maintain services. He stated that the annexation fee concept was not well
received in the community; however, the Mello-Roos District concept appears to
be the answer and he would favor pursuing it as a possible alternative.
Mayor Dahl concurred with Council Member Moss in that the City has a sphere of
influence for which it has long term development plans. He indicated that the
question comes down to how the City can accommodate annexations, which demand
additional public safety services, while not adversely impacting the General
Fund. He stated that he sees two possible sources of revenue: 1) An
annexation fee which has been discussed (the level to be assessed yet to be
determined); and 2) A Mello-Roos District which would basically provide long-
term funding for the provisions of services in newly-annexed areas. He
commented that it might be appropriate to continue this matter for at least
two weeks to articulate the various options the City has. He explained that
he concurs with the Mello-Roos District as being the most viable vehicle, yet
he does not want pending annexations delayed.
Mr. Perry injected that two weeks is probably insufficient time to gather the
necessary data, and suggested 30 days, as the City has not processed a Mello-
Roos District and is currently obtaining legal advice on the matter. He also
recommended that Council open the public hearing regarding annexations and
continue them, as it has 60 days from tonight to make a decision on the
annexations. By keeping the public hearings open, if individuals interested
in annexing do not like Council's ultimate solution, they still retain their
right to protest.
Council Member Moss related that one of the financial benefits of a Mello-Roos
District is that the payments, which are assessments, are considered to be
taxes and are, therefore, deductible; whereas, a development fee would add on
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to the cost of housing and ultimately increase the amount of the loan. He
stated that the City Attorney advised it would take approximately 90 to 120
days to set-up a Mello-Roos District and a firm price of $5,000.00 has been
quoted to set-up the district.
Although he will not be on the Council in 30 days when this item is
considered, Council Member Carter stated that he hopes Council will proceed
along the lines of establishing a Mello-Roos District.
Council Member Arness clarified that his statement regarding "no annexations"
was merely an option, not a suggestion. He indicated a desire to have some of
the
previous annexations utilized to evaluate both the positive and negative
factors of annexation. He related that he has asked staff on numerous
occasions to provide a dollar value of a body in an annexation. He stated
that he is also concerned about the amount of money being spent to purchase
electrical facilities in annexing areas and questioned if this should also be
addressed at this time.
Council Member Moss concurred with Council Member Arness that he would also
like to know what it actually costs to service a newly-annexed home.
In response to Council Member Arness, City Attorney Hays replied that Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) determines the City's sphere of influence.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Carter, to
direct staff to start the formalization of a Mello-Roos District proceeding,
acknowledging it will take 90 to 120 days, during which time Council can
continue its deliberations. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Use Permit Application UP-5-92 and Development Agreement
by Redding Medical Center (1100 Butte Street)
(L-010-390 & A-010-100)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing
regarding Use Permit Application UP-5-92 and Development Agreement by Redding
Medical Center.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission Recommendation dated March 31, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that two protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that the Planning
Commission at its March 10, 1992, meeting recommended approval of a use permit
for the expansion of Redding Medical Center and a Development Agreement
related to the expansion and street closure. He recalled that Council
discussed the project in 1990 as part of the request by the hospital for the
City to vacate its interest in the 1100 block of Butte Street and the 1400
block of Liberty Street. In August 1990, the City Council agreed to close
these streets subject to certain requirements.
Mr. Perry indicated that staff does not see a problem with the issuance of a
use permit subject to the Development Agreement and Council's finalizing the
approval of the abandonment. The purpose of the Development Agreement is to
implement the traffic mitigation measures identified as part of Abandonment A-
2-90, specifically: 1) Reconstruct Continental Street between Butte and
Placer Streets; 2) Install signals at Placer Street/East Street, Placer
Street/Continental Street, Butte Street/Continental Street, and Park Marina
Drive/Auditorium Drive; 3) Contribute to signals at the Highway 299 off-
ramps; 4) Not close streets until Continental Street is reconstructed and
bonds are provided; 5) Freeze the traffic impact fee during the term of the
Agreement; 6) Extend the use permit from one year to six years to allow time
for design, obtain State approvals, bid, and construct; 7) Give the hospital
assurance that if it accomplishes improvements, it can construct; 8) Give the
City assurance that if it allows closure, the hospital will make improvements;
and 9) Implement the mitigations identified for Abandonment A-2-90.
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Mr. Perry explained that the resolutions to vacate Butte Street right-of-way
would not be recorded until the mitigation measures have been completed.
Mr. Perry stated that it is the opinion of staff that the proposed hospital
expansion is consistent with the "C-2" zoning of the property and compatible
with surrounding land use. Furthermore, the expansion is in keeping with the
efforts to support and stimulate the economic viability of the downtown area.
The proposal is also consistent with the development that was envisioned upon
Council approval of the street abandonment.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council take the following actions: 1)
Ratify the Negative Declaration on the hospital expansion and the draft
Development Agreement; 2) Approve UP-5-92 subject to conditions outlined in
the Report to City Council dated March 31, 1992, incorporated herein by
reference;
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3) Approve the Development Agreement and offer the Ordinance for first
reading; and 4) Adopt resolutions for the vacation of Butte and Liberty
Streets adjacent to Redding Medical Center.
Council Member Moss inquired as to the necessity of freezing the traffic
impact fee during the term of the agreement. Mr. Perry replied that the
freezing of the traffic impact fee pertains only to those properties which are
covered by the Development Agreement.
Council Member Arness asked if the right-of-way was appraised. Mr. Perry
stated that the process was initially started by trying to determine the cost
of constructing an alternative route, which was estimated at $650,000.00. If
the hospital were actually purchasing the right-of-way, the cost would be
approximately $12.00 to $13.00 a square foot. The numbers are actually higher
now because the Public Works Department, as part of the negotiation, has
requested an additional contribution toward the funding of the signals at the
Auditorium Drive off-ramps. The hospital is also paying for all the project's
associated engineering costs. Signals are included in the Development
Agreement only as they relate to the hospital's dollar contribution for their
construction. He indicated that after receiving the State's input regarding
the aspects of Liberty Street, it was determined Liberty Street would be a
right turn in only.
Charles Adams, P.O. Box 3688, Redding, California, referenced his letter to
Council dated February 20, 1992, incorporated herein by reference, which
outlines his objections to the closure of Butte Street. He opined that the
closure of Butte Street would adversely affect him as a property owner. He
indicated that Butte Street is well traveled by the community, including
emergency service vehicles, and the community would be better served by
maintaining its operation. He related that Redding Medical Center is his
family's hospital of choice and should be allowed to expand; however, he
suggested one possible alternative might be to allow it to build over Butte
Street. He stated he does not want to see the downtown area further harmed by
additional street closures.
Stuart Oliver, 2762 Russell Street, referenced his letter to Council dated
April 7, 1992, incorporated herein by reference, which provided photographs of
Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento which is built over a street. He
explained that Butte Street and Park Marina Avenue are virtually one in the
same and Butte Street should remain open. He stated that these two streets,
when combined, provide quick access to any part of the Kutras Garden
Subdivision, Sequoia School and Redding City Hall. He indicated that
Council's approval to close Butte Street will cause additional street closure
requests when it proves to be advantageous to the developer. He stated that
Council should make the hospital either build under or over the street, but
not allow the street to be closed, as Redding already has traffic problems and
no money with which to solve them. He presented Council with a petition
signed by six individuals requesting that Butte Street remain open.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that
the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Carter related that the two gentlemen provided some valuable
points of view and indicated a desire to have these points taken into
consideration.
Mr. Perry replied that the project initially required a traffic study which
highlighted several alternatives in detail, and the option before Council this
evening best suited the situation.
Mayor Dahl indicated that there has been considerable deliberation on this
issue. He stated that Redding Medical Center has definitely enhanced the
downtown area and is a major contributor to Redding's economic base.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that
Council make the following findings regarding Use Permit Application UP-5-92:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding,
California; and ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of
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Administrative Review on February 19, 1992, noting that the Development
Agreement is part of the conditions and that the project cannot be
accomplished without adherence to its conditions. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to
approve Use Permit Application UP-5-92 subject to the conditions outlined in
the Report to City Council dated March 31, 1992. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that
Resolution No. 92-133 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding ordering the vacation and abandonment of a block of Liberty Street
between Tehama Street (Highway 299) and Butte Street (A-2-90).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-133 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that
Resolution No. 92-134 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding ordering the vacation and abandonment of a block of Butte Street
between East Street and Liberty Street (A-2-90).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-134 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Council Member Moss offered Ordinance No. 2003 for first reading, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor
to execute the Development Agreement between the City of Redding and NME
Hospitals, Inc., a Delaware Corporation doing business as Redding Medical
Center.
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Rezoning Application RZ-4-92, by the City of Redding
(Woodcrest, Somerset Estates, Sunwood Homes, and Oak Creek)
(L-010-230 & S-100- )
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing
regarding Rezoning Application RZ-4-92.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated March 30, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that the Planning
Commission at its February 25, 1992, meeting recommended approval of the
rezoning of property located within the subdivisions of Woodcrest, Units 1 and
3, Somerset Estates, Units 2 and 3, Sunwood Homes, Units 2, 3 and 4, and Oak
Creek, Unit 2. The proposal is to change the existing zoning of "U"
Unclassified District, "U-FP" Unclassified District with Floodplain, and "R1-
FP" Single Family Residential District with Floodplain to "R-1" Single Family
Residential District.
Mr. Perry indicated that the purpose of the proposed rezoning is to remove the
floodplain designation, 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 Council approve the rezoning of the property to "R-1" Single Family
Residential District, certify the Negative Declaration, and offer the
ordinance for first reading.
Mayor Dahl 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
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Council make the following findings regarding Rezoning Application RZ-4-
92:
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 Redding
Planning Commission on February 25, 1992. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Arness offered Ordinance No. 2004 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 to "R-1" Single-Family Residential
District (RZ-4-92).
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Rezoning Application RZ-5-92, by the City of Redding
(Carleton Subdivision and Gregory Estates)
(L-010-230 & S-100-068 & S-100-255)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing
regarding Rezoning Application RZ-5-92.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated March 30, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that the Planning
Commission at its March 10, 1992 meeting recommended approval of the rezoning
of property located within the subdivisions of Carleton and Gregory Estates
from "U" Unclassified District to "R-1" Single Family Residential District and
"U-FP" Unclassified District with Floodplain.
Mr. Perry explained that the purpose of the proposed rezoning 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 Council approve the
rezoning of the property to "R-1" Single Family Residential District and "U-
FP" Unclassified District with Floodplain for one open-space lot, certify the
Negative Declaration, and offer the ordinance for first reading.
Mayor Dahl determined that there was no one present who wished to speak on
this matter.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, 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 Rezoning Application RZ-5-
92:
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 Redding
Planning Commission on March 10, 1992. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance No. 2005 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 to "R-1" Single-Family Residential
District and "U-FP" Unclassified District with Floodplain (RZ-5-92).
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Rezoning Application RZ-8-92, by Andrew Norman and William
Farrell (2755 and 2723 Eureka Way)
(L-010-230)
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The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing
regarding Rezoning Application RZ-8-92.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated March 31, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that the Planning
Commission at is March 10, 1992 meeting recommended approval of a request by
Andrew Norman and William Farrell to amend two of the site-plan-review
criteria in the zoning for two parcels located at 2723 and 2755 Eureka Way in
a "CO-F" District. Since that time, staff has concluded that the public
hearing held by the Planning Commission was incorrectly noticed and,
therefore, must be conducted again. The item is scheduled for rehearing by
the Planning Commission on April 14, 1992; therefore, it is the recommendation
of staff that Council continue this item until April 21, 1992.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Arness, that
the public hearing regarding Rezoning Application RZ-8-92, by Andrew Norman
and Williams Farrell, be continued to April 21, 1992. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Annexation 90-14, Fairway Oaks Mobile Home Estates
(A-150-236)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing
regarding Annexation 90-14, Fairway Oaks Mobile Home Estates.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated April 7, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that the Shasta
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) at is February 20, 1992, meeting
approved Annexation 90-14, Fairway Oaks Mobile Home Estates, and designated
Council as the agency for the conducting authority proceedings. The
annexation boundary was modified by LAFCO to include only the mobile home
park.
Mr. Perry related that the primary reason for this annexation is to receive
City services, primarily sewer to replace a failing septic system.
Mr. Perry stated that this is an inhabited annexation request consisting of 12
or more registered voters. Fairway Oaks Mobile Home Park is comprised of 177
units and 237 of the residents are registered voters. The property owner is
the applicant, therefore, 100 percent of the land value has signed in favor of
the request. As the conducting authority, it is the Council's responsibility
to hear the proposal and adopt a resolution taking one of the following
actions: 1) Order the change without an election if written protests have
been received by less than 25 percent of the registered voters residing within
the annexation boundaries; or 2) Order the change subject to confirmation by
the registered voters residing within the annexation boundaries if written
protests have been received by at least 25 percent, but less than 50 percent,
of the registered voters; or 3) Terminate proceedings if written protest is
received from 50 percent or more of the registered voters residing within the
annexation boundaries; or 4) Continue the public hearing for up to 60 days.
If written protests are received from less than 25 percent of the registered
voters residing within the annexation, it is recommended that Council adopt a
resolution ordering the boundary change.
If written protests are received from more than 25 of the registered voters
residing within the annexation, it is recommended that Council close the
public hearing and continue the item to April 21, 1992, to allow staff time to
prepare the appropriate resolution.
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Mayor Dahl 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
In response to Council Member Arness, Mr. Perry replied that the City has
already entered into an Agreement to allow connection to City sewer and the
property does not have any potential for future development.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Resolution No. 92-135 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding ordering territory designated as "Annexation 90-14, Fairway
Oaks Mobile Home Estates" annexed to the City of Redding.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-135 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Annexation 88-2, Oregon Gulch/Texas Spring Road Area
(A-150-201 & A-150 & T-010-650)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing
regarding Annexation 88-2, Oregon Gulch/Texas Spring Road Area.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated April 7, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Mayor Dahl recommended that due to the pending issue regarding the lost
property tax revenue with new annexations that the public hearing be opened
and continued in order to allow staff time to explore the issues relative to
the formation of a Mello-Roos District.
Ken Murray stated that his concerns regarding an annexation fee are most
accurately being expressed by Council Member Arness. He indicated that in the
Report to City Council dated March 31, 1992, incorporated herein by reference,
staff discusses the question whether the City should establish a deferred
annexation fee to recover part of the projected property tax revenue loss, but
does not necessarily discuss the issues involved. He stated that there is a
presumption that there is a loss involved with annexation; however, the
assumption has not been proven. He recalled that it was imperative that the
City annex Enterprise and if that particular annexation were to be reviewed,
the exact impact of annexing or not annexing could be seen. He stated that
Council needs to ask staff the right questions in order to get the right
answers.
Council Member Carter explained that he asked Planning and Community
Development Director Perry if the services coming into the City could be
quantified. Mr. Perry replied that he had been asked what new services would
be involved and if the costs could be projected.
Mayor Dahl related that the annexation of the Enterprise Public Utility
District in 1976 involved a large number of commercial sales tax generating
areas and the City does not generate large amounts of sales tax revenues from
residential annexations.
Mr. Murray indicated that there have been a number of annexations since that
time which could be used as models. He stated that a more appropriate
question of staff might be, what is the total impact of an annexation. It is
not evident that annexations cause loss and there might even be gain which
would assist in offseting the loss of property tax revenue.
Council Member Moss replied that it is evident that the City, under the new
Property Tax Exchange Agreement, will be receiving less revenue from newly
annexed areas and that is, in fact, what the City intends to replace. He
stated that those individuals involved in pending annexations received
notification through the mail that Council would be considering an annexation
fee.
Mr. Murray stated that if the City annexes areas later, there are increased
costs for the City to provide services and historically that is why
annexations have taken place. He indicated that development will occur, even
if annexation does not; therefore, there may be some offset realized by
annexing earlier than later. He asked Council to take an analytical approach
in determining the total cost of annexations.
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Mayor Dahl confirmed that the newly annexed areas will be paying the same
amount of property taxes; however, more of the money will be received by
Shasta County.
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He asked Mr. Murray where the City should obtain the necessary money to
provide the newly annexed areas with police and fire protection.
Mr. Murray responded that he did not have the answer. Based upon previous
annexations which the City has processed, he suggested that Council direct
staff to analyze the total impacts associated with annexation.
Mr. Murray related that if the cost of servicing newly-developed annexed areas
is going to be analyzed, then his concerns tend to evaporate. He asked that
Council not proceed on the assumption that there is a loss with annexation,
but to request the necessary data to make such a determination.
Council Member Carter stated that Council has been sensitive to requests for
annexation to provide necessary services thereby creating continuity within
the City for growth and direction.
Mayor Dahl opined that there are residents within the existing City limits
which do not want to subsidize additional growth.
Council Member Moss stated that it is incumbent upon Council to realize that
assessments in newly annexed areas will be accepted by those individuals
desiring to annex to the City.
Council Member Carter related that there are new development standards, which
the County cannot supply, therefore, people seek annexation. In order to
continue its growth, the City must provide these necessary services.
Council Member Arness stated that he favors a planned community even if it
involves a portion being in the City and a portion in the County. He stressed
the importance of Council considering all the related alternatives.
Mark Guiton, 2751 Carolee Court, indicated that from his perspective, the City
is trying to find a way to replace lost revenue necessary to provide street
maintenance and police and fire protection. He stated that these costs are
not increased when annexation occurs but rather when the property is
developed. He explained that he does not understand the concept that the City
is going to be financing this new growth or absorbing these costs, as all the
associated costs will be passed on to the individual purchasing the home,
whether an annexation fee is established or a Mello-Roos District is set-up.
He stated that it usually costs approximately 25 percent to set up a Mello-
Roos District and opined that the administrative costs to administer the
program are going to be more than the City realizes. He related that one of
the issues being overlooked is urban sprawl which LAFCO tries very hard to
prevent. Mr. Guiton concluded that the issue to consider is whether or not
there will be any more annexations if a fee is established and its cost
effectiveness; moreover, historically, there has always seemed to be benefits
associated with annexation.
Council Member Moss asked Mr. Guiton for his opinion on the acceptance of a
Mello-Roos District which would not encompass any large upfront fees, but
would actually be a tax paid by the landowner.
Mr. Guiton opined that anyone purchasing a home is ultimately looking at the
bottom line of what their payments are going to be. He referenced his
specific situation in which the City is requiring him to build a road. The
cost to extend Canyon Creek Road is extremely high, and he is not in a
position to absorb the added expense of an annexation fee or a Mello-Roos
District. He questioned the rationale of purchasing a lot with this added fee
when other lot are available within the City limits which do not have the
added expense.
Council Member Moss clarified that Council is discussing the establishment of
an annual assessment on property which would replace the property taxes being
lost under the new Property Tax Exchange Agreement. He stressed that an
annexation fee is no longer being considered, but that Council is considering
a Mello-Roos District whereby an assessment fee would be assessed each year
for providing public services.
Council Member Arness explained that historically communities have charged
annexation fees; however, the City of Redding has never chosen to do so.
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Mr. Guiton indicated that there are a number of individuals who are not yet
listed as legal owners on parcels and did not, therefore, receive notification
of the proposed fee.
From the perspective of a developer concerned about the bottom line, Mayor
Dahl asked Mr. Guiton who should be responsible for the additional costs for
services associated with annexations.
Mr. Guiton replied that those individuals causing the costs of road
maintenance and police and fire services to increase should share in paying
the expenses. He opined that a more practical approach might be to increase
building permits. He stated that in approximately three years, everyone in
the development community will be confronted with the same issues, as there is
only limited land available in the current City limits to build upon.
Council Member Moss reiterated that Council, at the present time, is solely
considering a Mello-Roos District, and staff has been instructed to proceed in
that direction.
Paul Gurboth, P.O. Box 3432, Redding, California, stated that he perceives the
Mello-Roos District as a method of paying incurred costs and not as a future
funding source. He questioned if property owners would be required to pay for
services at the time of annexation or at the point of real use of the
services. He related that the City of Redding is a growing area and there are
some benefits of annexation which have not yet been explored.
Brian Burke, P.O. Box 4927, Redding, California, stated that he was an
applicant on the Kisling Road Annexation and had processed a subdivision map
called Eagle Crest. He indicated that after 18 months, subsequent to
discussions with the Mayor which indicated that it was not likely a tax
exchange agreement would ever be agreed upon, he withdrew his application.
He stated that he is now in an unfair, unique situation. He explained that he
has filed a new map with the County, which is about to be approved, and his
subdivision, which already has such services as sewer, underground water and
power, no longer needs to be annexed. However, because he is now a minority
property owner within the proposed annexation, he will be forced to annex. He
asked Council why it approved the new Property Tax Exchange Agreement. He
stated that the individuals involved with the pending annexations should have
been notified of what was occurring and the costs associated with the
decision.
Mayor Dahl related that Mr. Burke is aware of the City's concerns and that it
is hard to plan an impasse with another governmental entity.
Council Member Arness explained that the full Council was involved in the
decision surrounding the new Property Tax Exchange Agreement. He stated that
he did not personally realize the full magnitude of the $.10 property tax
revenue loss but that his vote was an honest hands-across-the-table effort
with the County Board of Supervisors. He indicated that the problems of
financing services were evident before the new agreement.
Mayor Dahl conveyed that there was a great deal of pressure by the developers
upon the City to accommodate the County's desires. The City is now trying to
find a funding mechanism to provide the required services. The only other
alternative would be no annexations.
Mr. Burke asked if any type of exemption would be considered for those
individuals who do not require City services, except street maintenance and
police and fire protection. He indicated that he is already paying on a large
sewer bond.
Council Member Moss opined that a $200.00 or $300.00 contingency is not going
to be enough to cancel any pending sales. He indicated that he would be
willing to advocate that if sewer and water services are not necessary that
only the General Fund activities be paid for.
In response to Council Member Moss, Mr. Burke related that he is dealing with
the low end housing market and $200.00 or $300.00 could cancel a sale,
particularly when an individual is trying to qualify for a loan. He asked why
an individual should pay the additional costs when lots are available across
the street which do not have the added assessment.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Arness, that
the public hearing regarding Annexation 88-2, Oregon Gulch/Texas Springs Road
Area, be continued to May 19, 1992. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Annexation 90-18, Power Line Road Area
(A-150-240)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing
regarding Annexation 90-18, Power Line Road Area.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated April 7, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Mayor Dahl recommended that due to the pending issue regarding the lost
property tax revenue with new annexations that the public hearing be opened
and continued in order to allow staff time to explore the issues relative to
the formation of a Mello-Roos District.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that the public hearing regarding Annexation 90-18, Power Line Road Area, be
continued to May 19, 1992. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Application for Limousine Owner's Permit by Jennifer
Borda, dba Champagne Limousine
(T-100-150)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing
regarding the Application for a Limousine Owner's Permit by Jennifer Borda,
dba Champagne Limousine.
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
City Clerk recommendation dated March 25, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Ms. Strohmayer indicated that an application has been received from Jennifer
Borda, dba Champagne Limousine, for the operation of one limousine. She
stated that the City currently has a total of three approved limousine
companies operating: 1) Airport Bus and Personalized Limousines - 3
vehicles; 2) Celebrity Limousine - 1 vehicle; and 3) Land Yachts Limo
Service - 1 vehicle.
It is recommended that after the public hearing, if Council determines that
public convenience and necessity requires the approval of the Limousine
Owner's Permit for the operation of one limousine, approval should be subject
to submittal of a financial statement, the appropriate insurance certificate,
and approval of the vehicle by the Chief of Police.
John Castellanos, Land Yachts Limo Service, indicated his opinion that it is
currently not economically feasible to expand the number of limousine services
at the present time.
Charles Borda, representing the applicant, P.O. Box 1044, Bella Vista,
California, conveyed that Airport Bus and Personalized Limousine, which
currently operates three vehicles, is referring three to four runs per month
to his company.
Chris Marshall, 11951 Best Lane, commented that two of Airport Bus and
Personalized Limousine's vehicles are vans, and the third vehicle is a small
two to four passenger limousine. Champagne Limousine proposes to offer a ten-
passenger limousine, which is currently not available in the area. The
largest limousine currently available locally is a six passenger limousine.
Mr. Castellanos stated that he has an eight passenger limousine. Mr. Marshall
rebutted that the length and width of the car determine the seating capacity
of the vehicle and Mr. Castellanos' vehicle only has two stock seats.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that
the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
In response to Mayor Dahl, City Attorney Hays indicated that the City of
Redding and other cities still regulate, to some degree cab and limousine
services. For safety purposes, he related that the City of Redding no longer
regulates rates, however, continues to regulate the number of operators and
vehicles.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Carter, to
approve the application for a Limousine Owner's Permit from Jennifer Borda,
dba Champagne Limousine, for the operation of one vehicle, subject to
submittal of a financial statement, the appropriate insurance certificate, and
approval of the vehicle by the Chief of Police. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
- Airports, Planning, Recreation
and Parks, and Senior Citizens Facility Advisory Commissions
(B-080-010 & B-080-300 & B-080-350 & B-080-450)
Mayor Dahl requested Council's concurrence in making the following
appointments and reappointments: 1) Airports Commission: Reappoint Lars
Stratte and Richard Gulack and appoint Lucille Tyner to serve four-year terms
expiring May 1, 1996; 2) Planning Commission: Reappoint Dallas Brown and
appoint Dave Rutledge to serve four-year terms expiring May 1, 1996; 3)
Recreation and Parks Commission: Reappoint Bill Tonkin and Armando Cervantes
to serve four-year terms expiring May 1, 1996; and 4) Senior Citizens
Facility Advisory Commission: Reappoint Betty Groten and appoint Armando
Cervantes and Bill Tonkin to each serve two year terms expiring May 1, 1994.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Arness, to
concur with the Airports, Planning, Recreation and Parks, and Senior Citizens
Facility Advisory Commission appointments and reappointments as hereinabove
recommended. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1999
- Rezoning Application RZ-6-92, by Enterprise School
District (795 Hartnell Avenue)
(L-010-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1999 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. 1999 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 to
"U" Unclassified District (RZ-6-92).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 1999 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 2000
- Rezoning Application RZ-7-92, by TRIOND (Victor Avenue,
east of Roberts Court and north of Hartnell Avenue)
(L-010-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2000 be waived and the City Attorney be
instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Carter, that
Ordinance No. 2000 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 to "U"
Unclassified District (RZ-7-92).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 2000 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2001 - Rezoning Application RZ-10-91, by B & L Development (Lake
Boulevard, immediately south of Glenwood Drive)
(L-010-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2001 be waived and the City Attorney be
instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Ordinance No. 2001 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 to "RM-6"
Multiple-Family Residential District, and "R2-B10" Duplex Residential District
(RZ-10-91).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 2001 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 2002
- City Commission Member Eligibility Requirements
(B-080)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2002 be waived and the City Attorney be
instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Carter, that
Ordinance No. 2002 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Redding amending various sections of Redding Municipal Code Title 2,
Administration and Personnel, pertaining to eligibility requirements for
service on City commissions.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - Arness
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 2002 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PRIVATIZATION OF CITY SERVICES
(A-050-060-450)
Mayor Dahl conveyed that, in his State of the City Report, he proposed that
City government take a closer look at the potential for privatization of
selected City services. He indicated that privatization is a methodology for
providing public services that has enjoyed varying degrees of success in
various organizations and holds the potential for providing services on a more
cost-effective basis. Potential areas for privatization must be examined on a
case-by-case basis, however, as the applicability of the device may vary with
time, location, the availability of private-sector services that are
appropriate and other considerations. For that reason, it is necessary to
study specific service areas carefully before taking action so that the public
can be assured that the change is actually in the long-term public interest.
Mayor Dahl recognized that staff is heavily engaged in budgetary work at this
time, which will culminate with the presentation of a recommended budget
around June 1, therefore, it may be necessary to schedule such a study after
budgetary work is completed. The report should represent a comprehensive
review of City services to determine the applicability of privatization, with
the objective of more intensive work in those areas that seem most applicable.
Mayor Dahl requested that Council direct staff to undertake a study of
privatization of City services at the earliest time that staff can be made
available. He indicated that it would seem appropriate that once the study is
undertaken, it could be completed within 60 to 90 days and the report made
back to Council.
In response to Council Member Fulton, Mayor Dahl related that the areas to be
considered should not be specific with the objective of maintaining the
highest level of service possible at the lowest cost possible.
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Council Member Fulton related that the City prides itself in being able to
provide three major services at costs below those of privatization.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Moss, to
direct staff to undertake a study of privatization of City services at the
earliest time that staff time can be made available and provide Council with a
report representing a comprehensive review of City services in order to
determine the applicability of privatization. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CONTAINMENT/REDUCTION OF PERSONNEL COSTS
(P-100-320)
The Finance Committee, comprised of Council Members Arness and Dahl, reported
that City services, by their very nature, are labor intensive, requiring a
much higher level of personnel costs than many other fields, such as
manufacturing. No matter how successful the City is in utilizing computers,
mechanization, and other labor-savings devices, it must, in the final
analysis, rely on the police officer, fire fighter, lineman, secretary,
recreation leader, engineer, planner, maintenance worker or computer operator
to deliver services to the public. The total cost of maintaining a competent,
well trained, motivated work force requires investment by the public in salary
and other personnel costs that continue to be driven by inflation, expansion
to meet growth, and other factors. As the City seeks to contain overall costs
of City services, then, containment of personnel costs is a major factor.
As the City approaches the budget season and the negotiating season for 1992,
the Finance Committee recommends that Council undertake efforts aimed at
trimming overall employee compensation costs in order to position the City
government in a stronger posture to address the challenges of the 1992-93 year
that might otherwise be the case. If layoffs are seen as a last resort, with
furloughs and early retirement programs not far behind, and hiring freezes as
only incrementally effective, the area of checking the rise in employee
compensation must be reviewed. This is a difficult task, as the City has
entered into multi-year contracts long before the current economic downturn,
and those contracts will tend to set the pace for upcoming negotiations. The
problem is compounded by the fact that the City's financial crunch is confined
to the General Fund, with Enterprise Funds not directly affected, and there
are equity questions arising out of this situation in terms of equal treatment
of employees. There are also equity questions that arise out of the fact that
some 60 percent of employees are unrepresented, with their compensation,
traditionally at least, partially conditioned by Consumer Price Index changes
which tend to drive the pay rates of employee groups represented by unions.
The salary structure for non-management employees, moreover, is based on a
"step" program, with step increases in salary tending to be close to automatic
with seniority. Several years ago the City instituted a successful "Pay for
Performance" program among management employees; and, to some degree at least,
this program has been adapted to some non-management units. The salary policy
also has a provision which is intended to produce equity in the City's salary
plan and ensure that the City is in a reasonably competitive position relative
to the market from which it must recruit and retain employees. All of these
elements in the City's pay structure tend to contribute to the bottom-line
cost that represents the total compensation package.
In view of the economic situation facing the City at this time, the Finance
Committee believes it is appropriate for the City Council to revisit these
policy areas and reevaluate whether the City is moving in the right direction.
As difficult as it may be, this area should be undertaken at the earliest
possible time and perhaps Council's Workshop on April 25, 1992, would be an
appropriate time for such discussion. Toward this objective, it is suggested
that Council direct staff to prepare some materials for presentation at that
time, addressing the feasibility of reopening negotiations with employee
organizations having multi-year contracts that would call for automatic pay
increases within the next few months, reevaluation of the existing salary
policy, and the general feasibility of otherwise holding salary levels at the
current rates.
Council Member Moss made a motion to accept the Finance Committee's Report to
City Council dated March 26, 1992, incorporated herein by reference, and
direct the current Finance Committee to develop a program to implement this
request. Said motion died due to lack of a second.
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Mayor Dahl directed the Finance Committee to proceed in analyzing the
containment/reduction of personnel costs and directed staff to prepare
materials for presentation at Council's Workshop on April 25, 1992, addressing
the feasibility of reopening negotiations with employee organizations having
multi-
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year contracts that would call for automatic pay increases within the next few
months, reevaluation of the existing salary policy, and the general
feasibility of otherwise holding salary levels at the current rates.
MULTI-CULTURAL FESTIVAL
- Request by Wintu Tribe
(A-050-060-555 & A-050-220 & P-050)
Recreation and Parks Director Riley related that the Wintu Tribe has requested
permission to conduct a Multi-Cultural Festival in Caldwell Park near the
museum on May 17, 1992, as part of its Big Times celebration. The celebration
will include the barter or sale of goods and food, whereby the proceeds would
be in conflict with the Recreation and Parks' Commission Policy 13, i.e., "All
money raised must be used for the general public good and not for an
organization's advancement or for personal purposes of any of its members."
Mr. Riley related that a similar event, the annual Museum and Arts Fair was
"grandfathered" in the park because it was first held prior to adoption of
Policy 13 in 1968. The Wintu Tribe is requesting to be "great-grandfathered"
in because they were living on the property centuries ago.
The Recreation and Parks Commission at its March 18, 1992, meeting unanimously
recommended that the Council "great-grandfather" in the Wintu Tribe's request
to be exempted from Policy 13 for the purpose of conducting their Multi-
Cultural Festival.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Council "great-grandfather" in the Wintu Tribe's request to be exempted from
Policy 13 for the purpose of conducting their Multi-Cultural Festival. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
(L-040-300)
In a Report to City Council dated March 30, 1992, incorporated herein by
reference, City Manager Christofferson explained that the following bills are
currently under consideration and recommended possible positions Council may
wish to take on each: 1) Support SB71 which makes a modest change in tax
assessment law for corporations relating to "change of ownership," and would
generate a small amount of additional revenue to cities; and 2) Oppose SB1757
which would affect eminent domain procedures by deleting a presumption in
current law that the use of public property by a public entity is a more
necessary public use than the same use of that property by an investor-owned
public utility.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
authorizing the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate officials expressing
support for SB71 and opposition to SB1757. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
At the hour of 9:14 p.m., Mayor Dahl declared the meeting recessed.
At the hour of 9:21 p.m., Mayor Dahl declared the meeting reconvened to
regular session.
RESOLUTION
- Reducing Appropriations in the Recreation and Parks Department
* (B-130-070 & A-050-220)
Finance Director Downing recalled that Council at its March 3, 1992, meeting
reviewed and subsequently declined to adopt a number of proposed budget
reductions in the Recreation and Parks Department. The proposed reductions
were not adopted because they would have had a significant impact on a number
of existing recreation programs serving both youths and adults.
Recognizing Council's concerns, Ms. Downing stated that staff has re-examined
the Recreation and Parks Department's budget in an effort to identify other
areas where reductions were possible. In total, staff was able to identify
$31,520.00 in additional reductions which would not directly impact any
recreation programs or reduce the level of parks and landscape maintenance to
an unacceptable level. The proposed reductions would be in such areas as
overtime, travel, supplies and equipment. It is the recommendation of staff
that Council adopt a budget resolution implementing the proposed reductions.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that Resolution No. 92-136 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
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City of Redding approving and adopting the 74th amendment to City Budget
Resolution
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No. 91-253 reducing appropriations in the Recreation and Parks Department by
$31,520.00.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-136 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Schedule of Fees and Service Charges re Increase in Public Works
Land Development and Encroachment Fees
(F-205-600 & A-050-300)
Mayor Dahl related that the Shasta Builder's Exchange has requested that these
two items be continued for two weeks in order to allow them sufficient time to
analyze the requests and make a recommendation to Council.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that the two items regarding the proposed increase in the Public Works
Department's development and encroachment fees be continued to the meeting of
April 21, 1992.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REDUCTIONS IN POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET EXPENDITURES
(B-130-070 & A-050-270)
Finance Director Downing explained that the Police Department has been
requested to make a 5.86 percent, $723,500.00, overall reduction in its
budget. To date, it has been able to identify $594,556.00 in budget
reductions, or a reduction of 4.82 percent of the department budget. This is
significantly greater than the overall 4 percent budget reduction required by
Council, although it is still short of the targeted reduction by $128,944.00.
Ms. Downing indicated that, at this point, the Field Operations vehicles have
not been removed from the budget. She indicated that removing the vehicles
would reduce the departmental budget by $118,000.00 but would not reduce the
cash flow necessary to fund debt service of the 1991 Equipment Financing.
Therefore, cutting the vehicles would not produce the desired results.
Ms. Downing stated that if the department is to accomplish the final
$128,944.00 in budget reductions, it will have to institute a program of
furloughs and/or layoffs.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council defer a decision on further
Police Department expenditure reductions and direct staff to return with a
summary of the budget situation at the next Council meeting.
Council Member Arness indicated that, at its last meeting, Council discussed
performance versus procedure and indicated he is concerned that if action is
postponed until the second meeting in June, there will not be sufficient time
to make any necessary corrections. He stated that it appears most departments
have met or are in the process of meeting their reduction targets and this
extension request was not granted to other departments.
Ms. Downing commented that because the Police Department is the largest
department within the General Fund, it was given an overall reduction target
of 5.86 percent. To date, it has made a 4.82 percent reduction.
In response to Council Member Moss, Planning and Community Development
Director Perry confirmed that the volume of building activity is increasing
and subdivision applications are once again being made.
City Manager Christofferson related that because possible layoffs in the
Police Department might be necessary, and due to the fact that this issue will
be discussed further at Council's Workshop on April 25, 1992, staff felt it
appropriate to delay consideration until after Council discussion at the
workshop.
Ms. Downing stated that police vehicles were also on the list of proposed
reductions and will be addressed later in the agenda.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Carter, to
defer the decision regarding further Police Department expenditure reductions
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and direct staff to return with a summary of the budget situation at the next
Council meeting.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - Arness
Absent: Council Members - None
RESOLUTION
- Council Policy re Community Special Events
(A-050-060-555 & B-130-030)
Finance Director Downing recalled that Council at is February 18, 1992
meeting, directed staff to prepare a policy to formalize the process for
establishing the level of subsidy for Community Special Events within the City
of Redding.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution establishing
a formal policy for Community Special Events within the City of Redding.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Resolution No. 92-137 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding establishing and adopting a policy for Community Special Events.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-137 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
STREET LIGHTING RATES
(E-090-150)
Mayor Dahl advised that he is removing the item regarding street lighting
rates from this evening's agenda.
RESOLUTION
- Appropriating Funds re Operation of Downtown Mall
* (B-130-070 & M-010-200-395)
Finance Director Downing indicated that there are insufficient funds in the
Downtown Mall Fund to cover expenses through fiscal year 1991-92. At its
meeting of March 17, 1992, Council directed staff to keep the bathroom
facility open, as well as operating the fountains on a daily basis.
Ms. Downing stated that in order to achieve an acceptable level of service for
public health and safety, services must be provided seven days a week for at
least five hours a day. Therefore, it is the recommendation of staff that
Council adopt a resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $6,447.00.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that Resolution No. 92-138 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 76th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 91-253 appropriating $6,450.00 for operating expenses at the
Downtown Mall.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-138 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
REQUEST TO ENCROACH INTO BUILDING SETBACK
- By Robert DiGiulio (3294 Lake
Redding Drive)
(C-110-100)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that Robert DiGiulio
is requesting relief from Section 16.28.030 of the Municipal Code, which
prohibits locating a swimming pool in a required setback. The property is
located at 3294 Lake Redding Drive and is a corner parcel at the intersection
of Harlan Dirve in Lake Redding Estates Subdivision, Unit 1. Section
16.28.030 is not in the Zoning Ordinance; therefore, Mr. DiGiulio does not
have the option of applying for a variance.
Mr. Perry explained that Mr. DiGiulio's property has recorded building-setback
lines of 20 feet on both Lake Redding Drive and Harlan Drive. This setback
line was established by the final recorded map for Lake Redding Estates, Unit
1B. It was a condition of the tentative map for this unit of Lake Redding
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Estates that every corner lot have 20-foot setbacks on both sides of the lot.
The purpose of the condition was to create a more open feeling in the
subdivision by keeping houses back from the intersections of the many side
streets in the subdivisions.
Mr. Perry stated that the intent of the property owner is to construct a
swimming/therapy pool within the 20-foot-setback area from Harlan Drive.
Section 16.28.030 of the Buildings and Construction Code requires that "below-
ground swimming pools shall not be constructed within any required setback
area..nor closer than ten feet to any side street property line, whichever is
more restrictive." The pool is proposed to set back ten feet from the Harlan
Drive property line. However, the required 20-foot setback in this
subdivision technically overrules the 10-foot setback normally required on a
side yard. Since there is not a variance procedure under the Buildings and
Construction Code, the applicant is asking Council to allow for the pool to be
set back ten feet pursuant to Section 2.04.260 of the Municipal Code, which
allows an appeal to Council by "any person aggrieved by the enforcement of the
provisions of this Code."
It is the Planning staff's opinion that placement of the pool within ten feet
of the Harlan Drive property line, behind a five- to six-foot-high fence would
not be detrimental to the property or the surrounding neighborhood or
streetscape. At a minimum, the fence would be five feet behind the back of
the sidewalk. It also could be located farther back with additional
landscaping between the fence and street. It is staff's recommendation that
Council approve the pool as depicted on the site plan subject to it not being
located closer than ten feet to any property line and obtaining an
administrative use permit to reverse the required front yard.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
the construction of a pool at 3294 Lake Redding Drive be approved as depicted
on the site plan subject to it not being located closer than ten feet to any
property line and Robert DiGiulio obtaining an administrative use permit to
reverse the required front yard. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
SURPLUS PROPERTY INVENTORY
(C-070)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council at its
March 17, 1992, meeting directed that an inventory be made of City-owned land
to ascertain properties that could be either declared surplus and sold or
which could be leased as a product of deed restrictions or future public need.
He provided Council with a listing of the properties broken down into six
categories, as outlined in the Report to City Council dated March 26, 1992,
incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Perry stated that the process is fairly lengthy and monies are not
currently budgeted for this project. These charges could effectively be
deducted from the value of the property and the proceeds. Any real estate
commissions, finders fee, negotiated improvements, etc. would need to be
added. It is the recommendation of staff that time be billed on a billable-
hours basis to the Property Asset Fund or the applicable enterprise since
proceeds would flow to those funds once a sale or lease is completed.
Approaches to follow include having staff recommend ten parcels to start with,
or review the entire list plus other City-owned land at the April 25, 1992
Workshop.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
to direct staff to recommend ten parcels to start the surplus property
procedure. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Moss asked that this item be discussed further at Council's
workshop on April 25, 1992. He indicated that he did not want to overburden
staff as they are already under considerable pressure and have two budgets
which need to be balanced. He stressed that he does not want to expand
staff's focus much past the budget at the present time.
ANNUAL VIACOM FRANCHISE REVIEW
(T-040-050)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that in December and
January of each year, the City is obligated to review its franchise agreement
with Viacom Cablevision. He indicated that he met with Ken Rasmussen to
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review the franchise agreement and provided Council with a copy of the
results.
Mr. Perry stated that as part of the review, a telephone survey was conducted
in May of 81 residences selected by geographic area. The purpose of the
survey was to evaluate signal quality, to verify if service had been extended,
and to see if a consultant needs to be retained to check if technical
standards are being met. Council was provided results of the survey.
Mr. Perry explained that the purpose of the annual franchise review is to see
if the City needs to enforce any provisions of the franchise entered into
between the City and Viacom. The City's remedies are to either fine the
company or take legal action. The City may only regulate those areas over
which it is empowered under Federal or State law. For example, the City
cannot regulate rates or programming carried.
As a product of the review, Mr. Perry presented the following as his findings:
1) Viacom is meeting the requirements of the franchise agreement. Staff is
currently reviewing the annual financial report; 2) There are several things
that need to be done; however, testing of the emergency alert system and
hooking up a line feed from Old City Hall and the Convention Center involve
more than Viacom; 3) While the telephone survey indicated some reception
problems, there was not a definitive pattern to warrant testing at this time;
4) From five years ago, complaints have dropped considerably from one call a
week to about one call every two months; and 5) In 1992, the City and Viacom
are to meet to review channel capacity. This will occur upon receipt of a
national index of cable systems and their channel capacity.
At this point, staff does not see a need to take any action or conduct a
technical test. It is, therefore, recommended that Council accept the report
and direct staff to work on the areas noted that have not yet been completed.
The emergency override will need to be coordinated with the new joint
dispatch center.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Arness, that
the Annual Viacom Franchise Review Report be accepted, and staff directed to
work on the areas noted that have not yet been completed, with the
understanding that the emergency override will need to be coordinated with the
new joint dispatch center. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION
- Appropriating Funds re Archaeological Mitigation Work on
Sacramento River Trail
* (B-130-070 & P-050-460-700)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that in November,
1990, Council authorized $24,000.00 for archaeological mitigation work along
the alignment of the Sacramento River Trail through Benton Ranch. The funds
for the mitigation work were budgeted in the 1990-91 fiscal year and
encumbered by a letter contract executed in December of 1990. Approximately
one-half of the contract work was completed prior to the end of the 1990-91
fiscal year, requiring that additional appropriation be carried over to the
1991-92 fiscal year. However, the carryover appropriation in the 1991-92
fiscal budget was not adequate to cover the money owed under the letter
contract to Coyote & Fox Enterprises. Consequently, $3,000.00 must be
budgeted at this time to fulfill the contract with the consultant and complete
the project. The source of funding is money received from private donation
funds plus accrued interest set aside for the project.
Since Council previously approved the project and the City entered into a
contract for the work, staff is recommending that Council adopt a resolution
appropriating funds in the amount of $3,000.00. This action would complete
the previous action approved by Council and allow the City to meet the
obligation.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Resolution No. 92-139 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 72nd amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 91-253 appropriating $3,000.00 for archaeological mitigation
work associated with the Sacramento River Trail.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 92-139 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MC CONNELL GRANT APPLICATIONS
(G-100)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that the City
submitted grant applications to the McConnell Foundation for the following:
1) Sequoia Middle School Showers and Lockers; 2) Public Opinion Survey of
River Management Issues; 3) Office Paper Recycling Program; 4) Cypress
Bridge Park
and Fishing Access; 5) Enterprise Community Park, Phase 1; and 6) 1993
Fourth of July Fireworks. By letter, the Foundation has advised the City that
the Fireworks were approved for submittal of a full proposal, but that the
rest were not selected.
It is recommended that staff be directed to submit a full proposal for the
1993 Fourth of July Fireworks and the Mayor authorized to sign on behalf of
the City.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Arness, to
direct staff to submit a full proposal to the McConnell Foundation for the
1993 Fourth of July Fireworks and the Mayor authorized to sign on behalf of
the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PAYMENT OF CONSTRUCTION TAXES AND BUILDING PERMITS
- Amendment of Chapter
16.04 and Section 16.42.040 of the Redding Municipal Code
(F-205-600 & A-050-250-030)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that Chapter 16.04
of the Redding Municipal Code, pertaining to Building Official-Permits, has
not been updated for years. The proposal is to modify the chapter to reflect
the current situation and to add a new section pertaining to permits issued by
other agencies. These fees are due and payable upon the issuance of a
building permit regardless of who issues the permit. As a comparison, sewer
and water fees are due and payable upon connection. Areas involved include
fees for storm drain, electric connection, capital improvement, Citywide
traffic impact, Dana Drive traffic impact and park development.
Mr. Perry indicated that the reason for the amendment of Section 16.42.040 is
that each year there are a few occasions where the City does not issue a
building permit. For example, the State issues building permits for schools,
hospitals, State-owned buildings and mobilehome parks. As a result, the
potential exists for someone to overlook paying a fee. The only code section
that specifically says issuance of a building permit by the City is Section
16.42.040 pertaining to storm drain, electrical connection and capital
improvement. The proposal is to delete the reference to "by the City."
For clarity purposes, it is the recommendation of staff that the sections be
modified and the ordinance offered for first reading.
Council Member Arness offered Ordinance No. 2006 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code Chapter 16.04, Building Official - Permits, and Section
16.42.040, Time of Payment of Construction Taxes.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
(L-040-070)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that Congress has
passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which will affect the City in
the following ways: 1) New standards to enforce on residential and
commercial construction; 2) New personnel recruitment policies; 3)
Renovation of public facilities; 4) Installation of curb cuts; 5)
Modification of applicable programs and policies; 6) Amendment of off-street
parking regulations; and 7) Installation of facilities for the impaired at
public gathering places.
Mr. Perry stated that the following are important dates which Council needs to
be aware of that could affect use of staff, consultants, and the budget: 1)
By July 26, 1992, the City must develop a transition plan to take the steps
necessary to implement compliance with the act; 2) By January 26, 1993, the
City must evaluate the City's services, policies, and practices, and effects
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thereof that do not meet the Act and proceed to make modifications; and 3) By
January 26, 1995, the City must complete necessary structural changes.
Mr. Perry stated that Section 35.107 of the Act requires the City to designate
a responsible employee and to adopt grievance procedures. Options for that
employee vary on the focus of the City such as new construction and retrofit
versus verifying if a person is disabled. Conformance to ADA can occur by
meeting the "Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards" or the "Americans with
Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings" or equivalent
standard. It is expected that the State of California will adopt implementing
ADA regulation for private structures.
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At this point, it is suggested that staff be directed to proceed with the
development of a transition plan using people from Building, Housing, General
Services, and affected departments, which will include the City Manager
designating the Assistant City Manager as the responsible employee. At a
later date, a budget resolution will need to be submitted to cover part of the
cost of coordinating, writing, and publishing.
In response to Council Member Arness, City Manager Christofferson related that
the League of California Cities may be conducting workshops which would,
hopefully, prevent cities from going through the same review process.
Council Member Carter stated that this Act is a prime example whereby Congress
has passed a law mandating conformance by both the local government and the
private sector and no funding mechanism is provided. He indicated that he has
heard that it will cost this country between $50 billion and $150 billion to
conform with ADA.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Moss, to
direct staff to proceed with the development of a transition plan for the
Americans with Disabilities Act using staff from Building, Housing, General
Services, and affected departments, which includes the City Manager
designating the Assistant City Manager as the responsible employee. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes.
RESOLUTION
- Enterprise Community Park Design Contract Award
(P-050-145)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that Council at its
August 20, 1991, meeting directed staff to distribute a Request for Proposal
(RFP) for the design of Enterprise Community Park. Seven design firms
submitted proposals and the following three firms were invited to interview on
February 21, 1992: 1) Thasos Environmental Group, Chico/Eco-Analysts, Chico;
2) The Austin Hansen Group, Sacramento/North State Resources, Redding; and 3)
Robert LaRocca & Associates, San Francisco/E.I.P. & Associates, San
Francisco. A total of $200,000.00 from In-Lieu Park Fees has been allocated
in the 1991-92 budget for the design phase including working drawings which
are not part of this contract.
It is the recommendation of the selection committee that the team of the
Austin Hansen Group/North State Resources be selected for the design of
Enterprise Community Park. While all three firms were highly qualified in the
field of park design, the committee was impressed with the innovative design
work being done by the Austin Hansen Group, as well as the depth of their
staff which includes architects, civil and structural engineers, and planners,
as well as landscape architects. If Council concurs, it is recommended that a
resolution be adopted awarding the contract to the Austin Hansen Group in an
amount not to exceed $25,423.00.
MOTION: Made by Council Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that
Resolution No. 92-140 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving the Austin Hansen Group Agreement for preparation of a
Park Master Plan and updated environmental assessment for the Enterprise
Community Park, in an amount not to exceed $25,423.00, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign said agreement.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-140 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Supplemental Appropriation re Museum Complex Grant
* (B-130-070 & G-100-170 & C-050-450)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that the City of
Redding received an Environmental License Plate Fund grant from the State of
California to help fund design work and development of a museum complex at
Turtle Bay. This work is being accomplished by the Alliance of Redding
Museums (ARM) with reimbursement through the State. Use of the $364,450.00
grant was originally authorized as follows: 1) Exhibit design, master
planning, and architectural design - $315,950.00; and 2) Site development,
grading, demonstration forest, restoration of habitat fending, and barriers -
$48,500.00.
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Of the $315,950.00 for planning and design studies, $20,000.00 was set aside
to help pay for the Riverfront Properties Master Plan, leaving $295,950.00 for
ARM to pay for its design and museum planning studies. A subsequent design
contract between ARM and GHA Architects limited the City's contribution (grant
funding) to $295,500.00. As a result, $295,500.00 was budgeted in the 1990-91
fiscal year. The process of expending the grant money requires that ARM
submit invoices to City staff for funding under the $295,950.00 budgeted funds
for the project. City staff then requests reimbursement from the State under
the terms of the grant agreement.
Mr. Perry indicated that it is now necessary to budget for the remaining
$68,500.00 of the grant funds. It is also necessary to request that ARM
initiate a contract amendment with GHA Architects to reflect recent amendments
to the grant. The recent amendment to the grant reduces from $295,950.00 to
$156,500.00 the amount of grant funds eligible for design services. It also
increases from $48,500.00 to $207,950.00 the amount of grant funds that can be
spent on site development. The purpose of the contract amendment would be to
replace the Section 11.2.3, which now establishes the City's fiscal
responsibility at $295,950.00 with a $156,500.00 amount.
Mr. Perry explained that ARM has elected to issue a separate check out of cash
donations to the City for its $20,000.00 commitment to the Riverfront
Properties Master Plan. This action will avoid having to amend the grant
agreement with the State a second time.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a budget resolution and
request that ARM initiate a contract amendment as outlined in the Report to
City Council dated March 31, 1992, incorporated herein by reference. The City
would utilize the Construction Tax Fund until reimbursement occurs from the
State.
MOTION: Made by Council Fulton, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Resolution No. 92-141 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving and adopting the 77th amendment to City Budget Resolution
No. 91-253 authorizing the receipt of a $68,500.00 grant from the State of
California and appropriating a like amount for Museum Complex Design and
request the Alliance of Redding Museums (ARM) to initiate a contract amendment
with GHA Architects to reflect the recent amendments to the State Grant.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-141 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ADVERTISING SIGN DESIGN MANUAL
(L-050-500-050)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry presented Council with a
draft copy of the Advertising Sign Design Manual which was prepared by the
Planning staff. The Manual establishes design standards for certain types of
signs that will be used by sign designers and by a Sign Design Review Panel
when the Council appoints members to the Panel. The intent of the Manual is
to provide a long-term program that will lead to the visual enhancement of
certain areas of the City.
Mr. Perry explained that the creation of the manual is one of several related
actions authorized by the Council over the past three years. These actions
were prompted by community complaints regarding advertising signs and the need
to update the City's 20-year-old Sign Ordinance. The following two actions
are pending approval and implementation by the City Council: 1) Publication
of a Sign Design Manual as recommended by the Sign Committee; and 2)
Appointment of a Sign Design Review Panel as recommended by the Sign Committee
and the Planning Commission.
If Council finds the standard of the Manual to be acceptable, then the only
remaining future action is to appoint members to the Sign Design Review Panel.
The Sign Design Review Panel would be composed of the Board of Administrative
Review (BAR) members and two additional design professionals. When BAR is
presented with projects requiring sign review, it would adjourn and reconvene
as the Design Panel.
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In staff's opinion, the Manual could be of benefit now because many owners,
developers, and designers would like recommended guidance on the types of
signs the community generally supports. The Manual would also provide
standards that the Commission and Board of Administrative Review could use in
conditioning certain projects. The Sign Design Review Manual will provide
reasonable design review standards and result in a gradual improvement in the
City's appearance along certain sensitive corridors like the River. It is the
recommendation of staff that Council adopt the manual as presented and
authorize staff to publish the manual at a cost of approximately $4,500.00.
Funds for this publication have been budgeted.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Carter, that
the Advertising Sign Design Manual be adopted as presented and authorize staff
to publish the manual at a cost of approximately $4,500.00. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT PROJECT STATUS REPORT
- Second Quarter, April, 1992
(A-050-125)
Electric Utility Director Lindley submitted the Electric Department Project
Status Report for Second Quarter, April, 1992.
Mr. Lindley informed Council that the auction of the sawmill equipment at the
Redding Power site was completed today and indicated that the gross sale of
the City's facilities exceeds $1,100,000.00. The City's net benefit from the
sale will exceed $950,000.00.
This was an information item and no action was required.
RESOLUTION
- Waiving Consultant Selection Process and Procurement of
Engineering Services for Redding Power/IPT Design Services
(E-120-300-700)
Electric Utility Director Lindley indicated there is an urgent need to award
contracts to an Architect and Engineering firm which will perform the design
of the facilities and write the bid specifications for the construction of the
Redding Power Plant Switchyard to be located at the Redding Power site. The
Industrial Power Technology (IPT) project is a turnkey project with design
included, and is therefore not a part of the proposed scope of work being
described in the Report to City Council dated April 2, 1992, incorporated
herein by reference. There is, however, extensive engineering review of IPT's
work required to ensure the adequacy of the design. On-site inspection of
both the IPT Project and the construction of the Switchyard will be required.
The Electric Department believes that it would be prudent to contract the
design, inspection and preparation of bid documents for these large projects.
Mr. Lindley stated that Black & Veatch, Inc. was selected via the formal
Request for Proposal (RFP) process to be the City's engineering firm for the
Spring Creek Pump Storage Project. Subsequently, Black & Veatch was retained
to be the City's independent engineer in connection with the acquisition of
the Redding Power Plan Project. When an independent analysis of the Energy
Services, Inc. and IPT Projects was required, the City retained Black &
Veatch. By selecting Black & Veatch directly, the City can eliminate the
three-month or so loss of time which would occur in the formal RFP process.
The Electric Department believes that Black & Veatch is the logical choice to
perform the design review and recommends using the services of Black & Veatch,
Inc. to provide on-site inspection of the construction of both the IPT Project
and the substation construction. Staff estimates the following associated
costs with Black & Veatch, Inc.'s services: Design the substation and prepare
construction bid documents - $500,000.00; Perform system stability and relay
coordination studies - $150,000.00; Review IPT Design - $65,000.00; and on-
site inspection services - $135,000.00.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution authorizing
the direct negotiation of a contract with Black & Veatch for the services
necessary for the Redding Power Substation and the associated facilities and
authorizing the City Manager to sign such a contract for an amount not-to-
exceed the staff estimate. Expenses resulting from this action will be
charged to Job Order No. 9146-32 and 9146-34.
Council Member Arness pointed out that, in many instances, Council is
requested to bypass the City's formal RFP procedures, thereby, eliminating
some of the options available for consideration.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton,
that Resolution No. 92-142 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding authorizing staff to negotiate a contract with Black & Veatch,
Inc. for the design inspection services, engineering studies, and bid document
preparation necessary in connection with the Redding Power Plant and
associated facilities, not to exceed $850,000.00; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign the necessary documentation upon approval by the City
Attorney.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-142 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Investment Policy Annual Update
(A-050-060-555 & D-050)
City Treasurer Linville recalled that Council at its December 17, 1990,
meeting approved the change in timing for presentation of the annual update of
the City's investment policy to the first quarter of each year.
Ms. Linville stated that new legislation, Senate Bill 614, "permits cities and
other local agencies to deposit proceeds from bonds, notes and certificates of
participation in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). To do so, a local
agency must have the approval of its governing body. The bill also grants the
trustee or fiscal agent of the local government unit the exclusive
determination of the length of time proceeds from the issuance of bonds are to
be held and to receive the interest and other increments. The State
Controller is required to maintain a separate account for each deposit of
proceeds."
Ms. Linville indicated that Council has the option to amend the City's
Investment Policy to include the investment of bond proceeds in LAIF, by City
or controlled by selected trustee, thereby providing another investment
vehicle for bond proceeds, and often at a favorable rate.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that Resolution No. 92-143 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding expanding its Investment Policy No. 408 to allow the
investment of bond proceeds in separate accounts with the State of California
Local Agency Investment Fund.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-143 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- re Purchase of 21 Marked Field Operation Vehicles
RESOLUTION
- re Purchase of Partition Screens and Pushbars
(B-050-100 & A-050-270)
Police Lieutenant Grimes related that the Police Department's 1991-92 budget
authorizes the purchase of 21 marked police units. The State of California
bid was awarded to Ford Motor Company via Downtown Ford in Sacramento. This
bid offers the best purchase price available to the City at this time. He
indicated that the manufacturer's final order date is April 20, 1992 and the
State will stop taking orders after April 10, 1992. Delivery is expected in
September, 1992.
Lieutenant Grimes stated that the purchase of 21 vehicles will allow
replacement of 14 vehicles during fiscal year 1992-93. The additional seven
vehicles will provide a much needed fleet expansion of five vehicles and
establish two vehicles as a ready reserve to replace vehicles during down
time.
Lieutenant Grimes explained that the patrol fleet has not been expanded for
the past ten years. Currently, during shift overlap periods, staff is
required to assign two officers per unit. This occurs routinely even when all
vehicles are available. If a vehicles is being repaired or receiving routine
maintenance, this situation grows worse. A two man unit is not a cost-
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effective manner in which to deploy available manpower. During special
events, the City frequently does not have adequate numbers of vehicles to
commit.
Past experience has shown that vehicles purchased via the Cooperative
Purchasing Department have been reliable vehicles and have met the City's
expectations and
service needs. The 1991-92 budget provides $79,248.00 for the equipment
financing to purchase 21 police vehicles and necessary options, such as
pushbars and prisoner screens. The total purchase price of 21 market police
vehicles from Downtown Ford is $339,514.00, resulting in annual finance
charges of $79,248.00.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt the necessary resolutions
authorizing the bypassing of the formal bidding process to purchase 21
vehicles via the State bid at a cost of $339,514.00 and related partition
screens and pushbars.
In response to Council Member Fulton, Finance Director Downing explained that
these items would be financed under the Equipment Financing which the City
recently entered into. The full cost would be deducted from that with the
Department paying debt service payments equal to that amount over the life of
the asset.
In response to Mayor Dahl, Ms. Downing related that there was $118,000.00
identified as part of the Police Department's budget cuts, however, to date it
has not yet been deducted.
Council Member Arness asked whether or not the purchase of these vehicles will
change the Police Department's budget reduction percentages.
Ms. Downing replied that Council approved the Police Department to reduce its
budget 5.86 percent. To date, it has reduced its budget by 4.82 percent and
that percentage will not change with the vehicle purchase.
Council Member Moss stated that he is under the presumption that the City
Manager and the Assistant City Manager have reviewed this item and endorse the
recommendation. City Manager Christofferson indicated that he was in
agreement with the recommendation.
Council Member Moss indicated that everyone involved in the budget process is
aware of the bottom line target and if this action or any other action puts
the City in a position where the only alternative would be to look for revenue
enhancements in order to balance the budget, he will not be pleased. Council
at this point has to proceed based on its confidence in the City Manager and
the Police Department that this purchase will fit within the budget.
City Manager Christofferson stated that he cannot provide such a warranty, as
Council makes the ultimate decisions. This action in itself, however, will
not do it. If it costs the City $79,000.00 a year to acquire the entire fleet
and if Council decided not the purchase the fleet, it would not be saving the
$79,000.00, but picking up added maintenance expense. If Council decided to
only purchase 14 vehicles, a savings of approximately $15,000.00 might be
realized this year, however, that is not certain because the vehicles will not
be delivered until September, 1992.
Council Member Moss indicated that Council's deferral of several items is
ultimately making budget decisions more difficult which may possibly result in
deeper personnel reductions. Council, however, must rely on staff's judgment.
City Manager Christofferson stated that staff is onboard with the spirit of
what Council desires to achieve; however, Council has the ultimate decision.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Resolution No. 92-144 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding authorizing the Department of General Services of the State of
California to purchase 21 1992 police-type vehicles for the City of Redding,
and authorizing the City Manager to execute the appropriate documentation.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
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Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-144 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Resolution No. 92-145 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding authorizing the purchase of 21 partition screens and 21 pushbars
from Downtown Ford in Sacramento for the 1992 police vehicles being purchased
through
the State, pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Section 4.20.080(a)(4), and
authorizing the City Manager to sign the appropriate documentation.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-145 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
TRANSFER STATION SITING
(S-020-650)
General Services Director Masingale recalled that Council at its March 17,
1992, meeting instructed staff to contact Shasta County to determine its
interest in participating in siting and constructing a Transfer
Station/Material Recovery Facility (Transfer Station). As evidenced in its
letter dated April 2, 1992, incorporated herein by reference, there appears to
be very little interest on the County's part in becoming a partner in the
siting and construction of the Transfer Station; however, it may be interested
in utilizing the facility as a "customer" once the facility has been
constructed.
In addition, Council instructed staff to determine the cost associated with
acquiring a portion of the J. F. Shea property through condemnation. It is
estimated that it would cost approximately $203,000.00, not including any
legal, administrative, or loss of product costs, to acquire 20 acres of the
property through condemnation.
Mr. Masingale stated that the proper siting of a Transfer Station will have
significant long-term economic impacts on Solid Waste ratepayers. Therefore,
Council and staff should work toward minimizing these economic impacts. As
indicated in the Report to City Council dated April 5, 1992, incorporated
herein by reference, he reviewed the direct haul options for the following
sites: Benton, Eastside Road, Viking Way, and Clear Creek Road.
Mr. Masingale explained that the analysis indicates that the City can save as
much as $794,000.00 per year or over $23,800,000.00 over the life of the
project. The analysis, most importantly, indicates the need to do something
as quickly as possible. Secondly, there is money to be saved in siting the
facility close to the centroid of the City, i.e., Eastside Road or Benton
Landfill sites. He commented that if Council finds that siting the Transfer
Station near the centroid is not a major consideration, then the analysis
shows the Viking Way site to be as economical as the County owned-land on
Clear Creek Road.
Mr. Masingale reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of locating the
Transfer Station at each specific location, as indicated in the Report to City
Council.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council direct staff to proceed with
siting the Transfer Station at the Viking Way site and negotiate a contract
with CH2M Hill to update the EIR document. Secondly, because it costs the
City $48,032.00 each month that the project is delayed, it is further
recommended that Council instruct the City Manager, Director of Planning, and
Director of General Services to negotiate an agreement with CH2M Hill for
design and engineering of the facility and bring the agreement back to Council
for final approval.
In response to Council Member Fulton, Mr. Masingale indicated that the
transfer truck, which will be making the longer haul, is designed for that
specific purpose. Both the proposed Clear Creek and Viking Way sites are
similar in costs. There needs to be a balance between the location of the
transfer station and the landfill.
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Council Member Carter indicated that the presentation is well done and concurs
with the Viking Way siting.
Council Member Arness stated there are a number of residents which utilize the
landfill and these figures are not referenced. He estimated it will cost
approximately $.75 per month per customer to make up the difference of siting
the transfer station in a politically better, but academically poor, location.
From his vantage point, Viking Way is not the correct location. He explained
that he would prefer a location in the Eastside Road area.
In response to Council Member Fulton, Mr. Masingale indicated that the Benton
site is not being considered for the same reasons as the Eastside Road site.
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stated that staff feels the same opposition would be encountered. The Viking
Way site is further along in the development stage than any of the other
sites.
Council Member Moss stated that the Viking Way location requires everything to
be hauled east, sorted and hauled back to the west. Mr. Masingale indicated
that less vehicles will be utilized going back and there are 54 trucks going
to the east.
Council Member Moss opined that there is something structurally wrong with the
way the figures are put together which makes the Viking Way site appear to
break even with the Clear Creek Road location.
Mr. Masingale indicated that the time saved by using the Viking Way site will
provide the drivers additional time for collection as opposed to being in a
truck driving. Council Member Moss stated that something that quantifable
should have been included in the report.
Council Member Carter opined that the figures provided by staff are accurate.
Mayor Dahl stated that he concurs with the Viking Way site and would not have
a problem negotiating with CH2M Hill to update the EIR. He inquired how long
the project would be delayed by utilizing a formal Request for Proposal (RFP)
process for the design of the transfer station; whereupon, Planning and
Community Development Director Perry replied it would take approximately three
to four months.
In response to Council Member Arness' question relative to financing, Finance
Director Downing noted that usually a site has been selected before financing
is considered; however, staff can move very quickly once a site has been
selected and a design received.
Mr. Masingale reminded Council that certain monies were targeted for the
construction and operation of the transfer station in the last rate increase.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to
direct staff to proceed with siting the Transfer Station at the Viking Way
site and instruct staff to negotiate a contract with CH2M Hill to update the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - Arness and Moss
Absent: Council Members - None
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to
refer the amendment to the General Plan regarding the siting of the Transfer
Station at the Viking Way location to the Planning Commission. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
AWARD OF BID
- Bid Schedule No. 2576, Laundry Services
(B-050-100)
General Services Director Masingale recalled that because of questions raised
by Aratex Services, the decision to award Bid Schedule No. 2576, laundry
services, was delayed to allow the City Attorney time to review the bidding
procedures. The City Attorney has concluded that proper bidding procedures
have been followed and no compelling reason was found to award the contract to
anyone other than the low bidder, Mission Services.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council award the bid to Mission
Services at a weekly total cost of $505.46.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that Bid Schedule No. 2576, laundry services, be awarded to the low bidder,
Mission Services, at a weekly total cost of $505.46. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MEN'S SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL REQUEST
- Amend Hours of Operation at Alta Mesa Park
(P-050-030)
Recreation and Parks Director Riley explained that the Men's Slow Pitch
Softball Association has been a concern of the Alta Mesa Park neighborhood for
the last 15 years. The present softball players and the Board of Directors
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have made a sincere effort to work together with the local residents so that
league play can continue with relatively little inconvenience to the
neighborhood lifestyle.
Because of the large number of participants who are desiring to play in the
adult softball program, the hours that are available for nighttime use make it
difficult for all the facilities to be used at their maximum.
Mr. Riley indicated that the 1992 Men's Slow Pitch Softball Association is now
requesting that the Alta Mesa Park nighttime hours of availability be amended.
They are requesting that league play commence on April 1 and continue through
Labor Day from the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the 1992 season.
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission that Council
approve the Men's Slow Pitch Softball Association's request to extend its
playing season from April 1 through Labor Day 1992.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to
extend the Men's Slow Pitch Softball Association's playing season at Alta Mesa
Park from April 1, 1992 through Labor Day 1992, from the hours of 6:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m., and direct staff to reevaluate the hours at the end of the season.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC WORKS QUARTERLY REPORT
- Second Quarter 1992
(A-050-300)
Assistant City Engineer Curtis presented the Public Works Quarterly Report for
Second Quarter 1992. This was an information item and no action was required.
RESOLUTION
- Appropriating Funds for a Storm Drain Master Plan
RESOLUTION
- Award of Contract for City-Wide Master Storm Drain Study
(S-070-300)
Assistant City Engineer Curtis related that Council at its March 17, 1992,
meeting authorized the Public Works Department to negotiate with James M.
Montgomery/Hydmet (JMM/Hydmet) for the City-wide Master Storm Drain Study.
There is $250,000.00 available in the 1991/92 Storm Drain Capital Budget for
this study. Staff has negotiated with JMM/Hydmet a fixed price of
$250,000.00. In the course of studies of this type, additional work is
sometimes identified and a contingency fund of 10 percent, or $25,000.00,
would be beneficial.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution
appropriating an additional $25,000.00 from the Storm Drain Capital Funds to
provide for any potential contract change orders. It is further recommended
that a resolution be adopted authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract for the
preparation of the City-wide Master Storm Drain Study with the firms
JMM/Hydmet for a fixed price of $250,000.00.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that Resolution No. 92-146 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 75th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 91-253 appropriating $25,000.00 for a Storm Drain Master Plan.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-146 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Carter,
that Resolution No. 92-147 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement for
engineering services between the City of Redding and James M. Montgomery,
Consulting Engineers, Incorporated, relating to the City-Wide Master Storm
Drain Study, not to exceed $250,000.00; and authorizing the appropriation of
an additional $25,000.00 from the Storm Drain Capital Funds to provide any
potential contract change orders.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Carter, Fulton, Moss and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-147 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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CLOSED SESSION
(C-070-200)
Mayor Dahl declared that Council will adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54956.8 to discuss real property
negotiations
on the sale of City-owned property commonly known as the Enterprise Ponds; the
negotiator for the potential buyer being Richard R. Alexander, President of
Eagle Homes Development, Inc.
At the hour of 10:42 p.m., Mayor Dahl declared the meeting adjourned to closed
session.
At the hour of 10:49 p.m., Mayor Dahl reconvened the meeting to regular
session.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications
(A-110-140)
The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant (General Miss Restaurants, Inc.)
Southeast Corner of Dana Drive and Churn Creek Road
Lake Liquors (Braun, Adele A. and Frederick M.)
1345 Lake Blvd.
Kona's (Berzins, Peter)
1844 Park Marina Drive
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 10:49 p.m., Mayor Dahl
declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk