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05/19/92
City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
Redding, California
May 19, 1992 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays.
The Invocation was offered by Reverend Reinhold Tilstra, Redding Seventh Day
Adventist Church.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Moss with the following Council
Members present: Anderson, Arness Kehoe and Moss. Council Member Dahl was
absent.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager McMurry,
City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works Galusha, Director of Planning and
Community Development Perry, Electric Utility Engineering Manager Russell,
Fire Chief Bailey, Director of Finance Downing, Director of Information
Systems Kelley, Director of Personnel Bristow, Building Official Voges,
Housing Manager Maurer, Senior Planner King, Associate Planner Morgon,
Battalion Chief Del Carlo, Housing Supervisor Garrity, City Clerk Strohmayer,
and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph.
RESOLUTION
- Commending Lee D. Fulton, M.D. for Service to the City of Redding
and Community
(A-050-060)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that
Resolution No. 92-212 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding commending former Council Member Lee D. Fulton, M. D. for his
service to the City and his community.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-212 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Moss conveyed that the resolution will be presented to Dr. Fulton at his
appreciation dinner.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 21, check numbers 181435
through 181809 inclusive, in the amount of $2,209,909.50, be approved and
paid, and Payroll Register No. 23, check numbers 337185 through 337921
inclusive, in the amount of $850,348.31, and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the
amount of $231,733.51, for a total of $1,082.081.82, for the period of April
26, 1992 through May 9, 1992, be approved.
TOTAL: $3,291,991.32
Treasurer's Report
- April, 1992
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $ 43,055,876.59
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $119,045,549.26
Resolution
- Appropriating Funds to Commence Formation Proceedings for Mello-
Roos District
* (B-130-070 & T-010-650 & A-150)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution No. 92-213 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 92nd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 appropriating
$5,000.00 for legal and professional services in connection with the formation
of Mello-Roos Districts.
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Resolution - Appropriating Funds for River Trail Improvements
* (B-130-070 & P-050-460-700)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Council authorize the utilization of $190,000.00 of Park Development
Funds for widening both the north and south trails upriver of Diestelhorst
Bridge and correct an ongoing root problem that is creating unsafe bumps in
the asphalt, particularly along the north trail.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 92-214 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 93rd
amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 91-253 (1) accepting a $100,000.00
gift, (2) appropriating $100,000.00 for construction of feeder trails to the
Sacramento Feeder Trail; and (3) transferring $100,000.00 from an existing
account to widen the Sacramento River Trail.
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Ratify Letter - General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit
(E-020-500)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Council ratify the action of staff in providing comments to the Division
of Water Quality, as indicated in the letter dated May 13, 1992, incorporated
herein by reference, concerning proposed regulations by the State Water
Resources Control Board, specifically general construction activity storm
water permit.
Set Public Hearing
- re Kiosks and Outdoor Temporary Retail Uses
(L-010-500-050)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., June 2, 1992, to consider the
amendment of Chapter 18.50 of the Redding Municipal Code regarding Kiosks and
Outdoor Temporary Retail Uses.
Resolution Setting Public Hearing
- re Intention to Abandon Right-of-Way -
Abandonment Application A-4-92, by Richard Bakken (Lakeside Drive adjacent to
Mt. Ashland Avenue)
(A-010-100)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Resolution No. 92-215 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and abandon surplus street
right-of-way located along the west side of Lakeside Drive at the intersection
of Mt. Ashland Avenue and Lakeside Drive (A-4-92) and set a public hearing for
7:00 p.m. June 16, 1992.
Set Public Hearing
- re Annexation 90-8, Hollow Lane Area, and Annexation 91-
6, Hawley Road Area
(A-150-230 & A-150-246)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., June 16, 1992, regarding
Annexation 90-8, Hollow Lane Area, and Annexation 91-6, Hawley Road Area.
Weather-Normalized Electric Utility Rate Model
(B-050-100 & E-090)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Council
authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Economic Sciences
Corporation, Resource Management International, Henwood Energy Services, and
Morse, Richard, Weisenmiller & Associates for weather normalization of the
electric rate model. Funds for this project, estimated at $25,000.00, are
available in the Electric Department's 1992 budget, Job Order 4801-09.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2632, 15kV URD Cable
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2632, 15kV URD Cable, be awarded to the low evaluated bidders as follows:
1) Group I - Pirelli Cable Corporation in the amount of $237,057.20; and 2)
Group II - Pirelli Cable Corporation in the amount of $330,913.50. Funds for
this purchase are included in the 1992-93 budget.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2633, Primary Splice Boxes
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2633, primary splice boxes, be awarded to the low evaluated bidder, Cook
Concrete Products, Inc., in the amount of $46,040.00, for the period of July
1, 1992, to December 31, 1992. Funds for this purchase are included in the
1992-93 budget.
Resolution
- Rejecting Bid Schedule No. 2628, Purchase of Treated Wood Poles
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No.
92-216 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
rejecting all bids (which were incomplete) in Bid Schedule 2628 for the
purchase of treated wood poles; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate
with J. H. Baxter Company to furnish treated wood poles during fiscal year
1992-93 at unit prices not to exceed those listed on the bid tabulation, as
indicated in the Report to City Council dated May 14, 1992, incorporated
herein by reference. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1992-93
budget.
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Resolution - Amending Miscellaneous Employee Benefit Policy re Suggestion
Program
(P-100-200)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that Resolution No. 92-217
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding (1)
rescinding Resolution No. 92-79 effective midnight, May 23, 1992, and (2)
establishing new Miscellaneous Employee Benefit Policies for unrepresented
employees not covered by a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Employee
Suggestion Program, effective May 24, 1992.
Resolution
- Operating Agreement with James C. Berry, dba Republic Parking
System for Public Parking Facilities at Redding Municipal Airport (Bid
Schedule No. 2555)
(C-070-100 & P-030-300 & A-090-100 & B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Airports Director that Resolution No. 92-218
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Operating Agreement for public
parking
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facilities at the Redding Municipal Airport, by and between the City of
Redding and James C. Berry, doing business as Republic Parking System, for a
five-year term commencing on date facilities are opened. The terms of the
agreement are based on a minimum annual guaranteed fee and a percentage of
gross receipts.
Resolution
- Establishment of Rate for Second (or more) Residential Waste
Container
(S-020-500)
It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Resolution No.
92-219 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Resolution No. 91-88 be establishment a flat monthly rate for each
residential container over and above the first at the existing solid waste
residential rate, effective July 1, 1992.
Amending Agreement with Book Publishing Company
- re Maintenance of Redding
Municipal Code
(C-110-100)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Council approve the amended
agreement with Book Publishing referencing an increase in the per printed page
for maintenance of the Redding Municipal Code from $24.00 to $25.50, effective
July 1, 1992, and authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary documentation.
Resolution
- Use of Enterprise High School Pool by Redding Swim Team
(P-050-700-300)
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Resolution
No. 92-220 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement between the City
of Redding, the Shasta Union High School District, and the Redding Swim Team
for use of the swimming pool at the Enterprise High School from June 8, 1992,
through August 21, 1992.
Resolution
- Use of Enterprise High School Pool by Golden State Swim Team
(P-050-700-600)
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Resolution
No. 92-221 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement between the City
of Redding, the Shasta Union High School District, and the Golden State Swim
Team for use of the swimming pool at the Enterprise High School from June 8,
1992, through August 21, 1992.
Resolution
- Contract with San Diego Fireworks re 1992 Fourth of July
Fireworks
(C-050-050 & P-050)
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Resolution
No. 92-222 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Fireworks Display Contract
dated May 7, 1992, in the amount of $40,000.00, between the City of Redding
and San Diego Fireworks, Inc. for the July 4, 1992, Fireworks Display at the
Monolith Park Field.
Resolution
- Abandoning Portion of Sewer Easement (off Churn Creek Road, south
of Hawley Road intersection)
(A-010-040)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 92-
223 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
summarily vacating a portion of the Upper Churn Creek Sewer Assessment
District Sewer Easement (deeded to the City by separate instruments) as it
affects Unit 1 of the Monterey Springs Subdivision recorded in Book 19 of Maps
at Page 88, Shasta County Records (APN 072-240-02 and 072-260-06).
Oversizing Water Main
- Country Heights Subdivision, Unit 11
(W-030-725 & S-100-108)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Finance
Department be authorized to make payment to Signature Northwest in the amount
of $13,131.67 for the cost of oversizing the water main in Country Heights
Subdivision, Unit 11. Sufficient funds are available in the 1991-92 water
budget under Minor Extensions and Oversizing, account number 143-869-3511.
Resolution Accepting Streets
and Acceptance of Improvements for Blossom Park
Subdivision, Unit 3 (North of Highway 299E and east of Twin View Boulevard)
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* (S-070-230 & S-100-044)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 92-
224 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
accepting for maintenance and operation Montclair Drive, Shadow Glen Drive,
and Beaumont Drive in Unit 3 of the Blossom Park Subdivision.
It is also recommended that the improvements in Blossom Park Subdivision, Unit
3, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk instructed to
return the securities to the developer, Jay Meyer.
Resolution
- Contract with CH2M Hill for Preliminary Design of the Parallel
Eastside and Westside Sewer Interceptors
(W-020-610)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 92-
225 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and authorizing the City Manager to sign the CH2M Hill Standard
Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Redding and CH2M Hill
California, Inc for preliminary design of the parallel Westside and Eastside
Sanitary Sewer
Interceptors in an amount not to exceed $314,939.00, and approving an
additional $40,000.00 to cover the cost of contingencies, and $25,061.00 for
staff engineering and potential condemnation related costs, for a total of
$380,000.00.
Resolution
- Initiating Abatement Proceedings on Property Located at 2749
Russell Street, owned by Timothy Raymond Bitts and Teresa Marie Bitts
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 92-226 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention
to begin legal proceedings of abatement under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding
Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding located at 2749
Russell Street, owned by Timothy Raymond Bitts and Teresa Marie Bitts.
- - - - - - - -
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted
as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution Nos. 92-213, 92-214, 92-215, 92-216, 92-217, 92-218, 92-219, 92-
220, 92-221, 92-222, 92-223, 92-224, 92-225, and 92-226 are on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Gerald Knepp
- Resignation from Traffic and Parking Commission
(B-080-550)
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that a letter of resignation has been received
from Traffic and Parking Commissioner Gerald Knepp.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
accepting the letter of resignation from Traffic and Parking Commissioner
Gerald Knepp and authorizing the Mayor to send a letter of appreciation. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Letter from Gary Anthis
- re Staritsa (Russia) Becoming a Sister City
(A-050-060)
City Clerk Strohmayer conveyed that a letter has been received from Gary
Anthis requesting the City Council to consider making Staritsa, located in
Russia, a sister city and requesting an opportunity to address Council.
Gary Anthis, 448 Redcliff Drive, related that he and Jim Graves recently had
the opportunity to spend time in the city of Staritsa, a city of approximately
30,000 people located along the Volga River in Russia. He explained that
after spending time in the community and talking with the individuals, they
feel a need to have the community provide the city of Staritsa with morale
support. He stated that Staritsa will celebrate its 700th anniversary in
1997, by which time it hopes to be fully free and democratic with a vibrant
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free market economy. He explained that he and Mr. Graves have entered into a
joint venture agreement with Meeks Lumber Company and others to try and
provide Staritsa with as much entrepreneurial knowledge as possible. He
requested that Council consider the possibility of adopting Staritsa as a
sister city. He commented that the first year would probably involve no more
than writing a letter conveying the City's support of its efforts.
Council Member Arness related that many California cities have sister cities
around the world.
Council Member Anderson recalled that the City in 1967 or 1968 adopted
Redding, England as a sister city, but was not clear as to the City's
involvement.
Council Member Moss explained that staff is concerned that the program will
involve significant staff time and the associated monies. He opined that this
is a great opportunity for the City to assist in converting a society to
democracy and capitalism, however, severe spending restrictions would need to
be applied. He suggested that a local private sector committee be developed
to handle communications and staff work.
Council Member Kehoe related that he did not have the benefit of staff's
comments. He is inclined to trying this for a one year trial period, allowing
Mr. Anthis an opportunity to explore other alternatives should the burden
become excessive.
City Manager Christofferson related that the program could be quite flexible.
If the local group is supportive, the program seems to work. He related that
if Council desires to proceed with this concept, staff will contact the League
of California Cities to obtain a kit so as to start the project on a positive
mode.
Mr. Anthis related that he would be willing to develop a private sector
committee to assist with any expenses and that he also favors the one-year
trial period. He stated there are many things our region has to offer
Staritsa, as it is potentially one of the strongest lumber areas in the world.
Mayor Moss explained that the City has the option of terminating the program
at any time and to only endorse the program for a one-year period would
reflect a lack of enthusiasm on the City's part.
Mr. Anthis concurred with Mayor Moss and clarified that his intent was that if
the program is not financially feasible, it can graciously be stopped at any
point.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to
defer consideration of this matter to the Council meeting of June 2, 1992, and
direct staff to gather additional information for Council's consideration.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Letter from Shasta Builders' Exchange
- re Value Engineering Study of
Corporation Yard
(C-050-100-040)
Kent Dagg, Shasta Builders' Exchange, thanked Council for providing the
Builders' Exchange an opportunity to conduct a value engineering study on the
City's proposed corporation yard. In addition, he conveyed appreciation to
staff members, specifically City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City
Manager McMurry, and Planning and Community Development Director Perry, for
their assistance and cooperation throughout the process. He also thanked the
architects of the Firm Dreyfuss and Blackford, and the five Committee members,
Keven Mack, Don Gallino, Jim Van Dyke, Ken Gifford, and Larry Goddard for
their contribution. He related that the Committee stressed the project must
be approached from a positive aspect. The Committee also reached the
conclusion that this project needs to be built.
Kevin Mack of Mack Construction, representing the Review Committee, provided
an overview of the 19 areas which the Committee perceived as possible savings
to the City: 1) Lower roof pitch from 6:12 to 4:12 - $100,000.00; 2) Reduce
roof overhangs - $50,000.00; 3) Change concrete block walls to metal siding -
$450,000.00; 4) Reduce penetrations - $50,000.00; 5) Revise building pad to
single grade elevation - $220,000.00; 6) Eliminate cupolas at roof -
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$100,000.00; 7) Reduce insulation - $50,000.00; 8) Reduce mechanical -
$100,000.00; 9) Reduce electrical - $300,000.00; 10) Reduce private offices
and office space - $150,000.00; 11) Eliminate covered parking - $360,000.00;
12) Reduce paving - $100,000.00; 13) Reduce site lighting - $100,000.00; 14)
Reduce landscaping - $100,000.00; 15) General conditions - $200,000.00; 16)
General contractor overhead and profit - $400,000.00; 17) Complete roof re-
design - $200,000.00; 18) Construction manager - $50,000.00; and 19) Design
cost savings -$200,000.00, for a total of $3,280,000.00.
In response to Mayor Moss, Mr. Mack indicated that the Committee did not
attempt to change, or propose to change, the overall design but made
recommendations on areas of the building which could be reduced.
Council Member Arness commented that the review was positive.
Council Member Kehoe related that he was impressed with the cooperative spirit
and objective manner in which the group undertook this challenge.
Mayor Moss reaffirmed Council's appreciation for the positive manner in which
the study was conducted and presented. He asked if the Committee would be
receptive to reviewing the project again when it is closer to being started.
Mr. Mack responded that the Committee would be willing to review the
corporation yard plans again at a later date, thereby, providing the committee
an opportunity to see the project through.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
- re Annexation 88-2, Oregon Gulch/Texas Springs Road
Area
(A-150-201)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the continued public
hearing regarding Annexation 88-2.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Posting - Continued Public Hearing
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council at its
meeting of April 7, 1992, continued the public hearing regarding Annexation
88-2, Oregon Gulch/Texas Springs Road Area. To date, no written protests have
been received.
At this time, there are fewer than eleven registered voters within the
territory, making this an uninhabited annexation.
Mr. Perry stated that it is Council's responsibility to hear the proposal and
adopt a resolution taking one of the following actions by not later than June
2, 1992: 1) Order the change if a majority land value protest in writing is
not received; or 2) Terminate proceedings if written protest is received from
landowners owning fifty percent or more of the assessed value of the land
within the annexation.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution ordering the
boundary change if less than a majority protest is received.
Mayor Moss determined that there was no one present who wished to speak on
this matter.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
In response to Council Member Anderson, Mr. Perry related that Council cannot
require this annexation to join a Mello-Roos District as a condition of
annexation; however, it can be required as a condition of subdivision or under
the premise that the City will have to increase service to the area.
City Attorney Hays explained that the City can only condition annexations
prior to the annexation being forwarded to LAFCO. LAFCO then considers the
various recommendations the City has made and the plans for services and
determines the final conditions and the boundary of the annexed area. Since
this annexation is predominantly land, one can reasonably expect it to be
divided into smaller parcels. At the time a request for subdivision is made,
the City can impose a Mello-Roos District requirement.
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Council Member Arness questioned whether a condition to join a Mello-Roos
District could be placed upon any discretionary action.
Mr. Hays replied that the City could condition discretionary actions; however,
the issuance of a building permit is an administrative act and cannot be
conditioned.
Mayor Moss related that once an annexation is approved by LAFCO, unless
protests are received from a certain percentage of landowners, the City must
proceed with annexation.
Council Member Arness opined that the property owners within the annexations
should fully understand the future implications if they were to request some
type of discretionary act.
Mayor Moss related that the property owners received notification that the
City would be imposing some sort of revenue-producing vehicle prior to LAFCO's
approval of these annexations.
In response to Council Member Anderson, Mr. Perry related that Council is
obligated to act on the annexation. If it does not act, the property owners
have the right to take the matter to the Board of Supervisors, who can then
assume the role of conducting authority and cause the annexation to occur. If
no action is taken on the annexation within a year, the annexation becomes
void.
Mr. Hays added that the property owners could also file a mandate action
against the City of Redding. The argument would be that LAFCO approved the
annexation and sufficient protests are not on record thereby requiring the
City to proceed with annexation.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe,
that Resolution No. 92-227 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding ordering territory designated as "Annexation 88-2, Oregon
Gulch/Texas Springs Road Area" annexed to the City of Redding.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-227 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
- Annexation 90-18, Power Line Road Area
(A-150-240)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the continued public
hearing regarding Annexation 90-18.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Posting - Continued Public Hearing
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council at its
meeting of April 7, 1992, continued the public hearing regarding Annexation
90-18, Power Line Road Area. To date, no written protests have been received.
Mr. Perry explained that this is an uninhabited annexation consisting of
eleven or fewer registered voters. If there is a majority of the land value
in support of this annexation, it is the recommendation of staff that Council
adopt a resolution ordering the boundary change.
Mayor Moss determined that there was no one present who wished to speak on
this matter.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe,
that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Arness, that
Resolution No. 92-228 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding ordering territory designated as "Annexation 90-18, Power Line Road
Area" annexed to the City of Redding.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-228 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
- Annexation 89-14, Girvan/Pit Road Area
(A-150-220)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the continued public
hearing regarding Annexation 89-14.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Posting - Continued Public Hearing
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council at its
meeting of May 5, 1992, continued the public hearing regarding Annexation 89-
14, Girvan/Pit Road Area. To date, no written protests have been received.
Mr. Perry explained that this is an uninhabited annexation consisting of
eleven or fewer registered voters. If there is a majority of the land value
in support of this annexation, it is the recommendation of staff that Council
adopt a resolution ordering the boundary change.
It was the consensus of Council that, henceforth, the Mayor is authorized to
close public hearings.
Mayor Moss determined that there was no one present who wished to speak on
this matter and closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Resolution No. 92-229 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding ordering territory designated as "Annexation 89-14, Girvan/Pit
Road Area" annexed to the City of Redding.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-229 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
- Annexation 90-3, Clear Creek Mobile Park
(A-150-225)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the continued public
hearing regarding Annexation 90-3.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Posting - Continued Public Hearing
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council at its
meeting of May 5, 1992, continued the public hearing regarding Annexation 90-
3, Clear Creek Mobile Park. To date, no written protests have been received.
Mr. Perry explained that this is an inhabited annexation consisting of twenty-
four registered voters. The property owner is the applicant, therefore, 100
percent of the land value has signed in favor of the annexation.
If written protests are received from less than twenty-five percent of the
registered voters residing within the annexation, it is the recommendation of
staff that Council adopt a resolution ordering the boundary change.
Mayor Moss determined that there was no one present who wished to speak on
this matter and closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Resolution No. 92-230 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
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City of Redding ordering territory designated as "Annexation 90-3, Clear Creek
Mobile Park" annexed to the City of Redding.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-230 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
- Annexation 91-7, Clear Creek/Westside Road Area
(A-150-247)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the continued public
hearing regarding Annexation 91-7.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Posting - Continued Public Hearing
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council at its
meeting of May 5, 1992, continued the public hearing regarding Annexation 91-
7, Clear Creek/Westside Road. To date, two written protests have been
received.
Mr. Perry explained that this is an inhabited annexation consisting of
seventeen registered voters. The two written protests represent less than
twelve percent of the registered voters and only 2.4 percent of the assessed
value of land within the annexation boundaries.
If written protests are received from less than twenty-five percent of the
registered voters or less than twenty-five percent of the number of owners of
land owning less than twenty-five percent of the assessed value of land within
the annexation, it is the recommendation of staff that Council ratify the
Negative Declaration and adopt a resolution ordering the boundary change.
Mayor Moss determined that there was no one present who wished to speak on
this matter and closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Council make the following findings regarding Annexation 91-7, Clear
Creek/Westside Road Area:
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 December 4, 1991. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Resolution No. 92-231 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding ordering territory designated as "Annexation 91-7, Clear
Creek/Westside Road Area" annexed to the City of Redding.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-231 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Rezoning Application RZ-10-88, by Don Lynn and the City of
Redding (Forest Homes Subdivision, Unit 2)
(L-010-230)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Rezoning Application RZ-10-88.
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 May 8, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
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Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that on April 28,
1992, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning of property
located within the Forest Home Subdivision, Unit 2, located at Bridger Drive
and Capricorn Way. The proposal would change existing zoning from "R1-B20"
Single Family Residential District to "R1-BFM" Single Family Residential
District.
The purpose of this proposed zoning is to establish consistency with the
City's General Plan designations and to provide more complete land-use
information to potential buyers and residents.
It is the recommendation of both the Planning Commission and staff that
Council approve the rezoning to "R1-BFM" Single Family Residential District,
certify the Negative Declaration and offer the ordinance for first reading.
Mayor Moss determined that there was no one present who wished to speak on
this matter and closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Council make the following findings regarding General Plan Amendment GPA-
10-88:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding,
California; and ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Planning
Commission on October 11, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Arness offered Ordinance No. 2013 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 property
in the City of Redding to "R1-BFM" Single-Family Residential District (RZ-10-
88).
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PUBLIC HEARING - re 1992 Community Development Block Grant Program
(G-100-030-037)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding the 1992 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Community Development Advisory Committee Recommendation dated May 19,
1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that a letter has been received from the Women's
Refuge requesting to address Council on this issue.
Housing Manager Maurer related that the Community Development Advisory
Committee concluded its three-month process of considering recommendations to
Council for the development of a two-year Community Development Program.
Twenty-three requests for funding were submitted totaling $1,576,687.00.
In response to a request from Council to develop funding priorities for the
Community Development Block Grant Program, the Advisory Committee during the
past year has been developing a comprehensive assessment of community needs.
Ms. Maurer stated that the completion of the Community Needs Assessment draft
document coincided with the 1992-93 funding cycle. Through a process of
public meetings and a City-wide survey, the public was provided the
opportunity to express opinions relating to community needs. This information
was compiled, evaluated, and formulated into the Community Needs Assessment
Report. The information gathered through the development of this document is
the foundation of the Committee's funding recommendations for the next two
fiscal years.
The Committee used the matrix scoring system to make the selection process
more quantifiable and fair. As the result of the needs assessment process,
the matrix used in ranking Public Service activities was altered slightly to
address the additional areas of concern: severity of need, size of affected
population, and public perception of need.
Ms. Maurer reviewed the Projected Use of Funds for 1992-93 totaling
$547,000.00 and 1993-94 totaling $507,000.00, as indicated in the Report to
City Council dated May 19, 1992, incorporated herein by reference.
Ms. Maurer indicated that in making the recommendations to Council, the
Committee considered the following issues: (1) Housing Facilities - Two
housing facilities were recommended for funding: Redding Housing Development
Corporation proposed a twenty unit low-income multi-family housing project;
and Northern Valley Catholic Social Service requested funding for an eight
unit complex for persons with development disabilities; (2) Public Service
Activities - This year, one project which had been funded in the past, the
Shasta County Women's Refuge, was not included in the Committee's
recommendation for funding, as it ranked several positions lower than other
recommended projects; (3) Public Facilities - The Committee did not approve
the People of Progress' request for funding to acquire and rehabilitate a new
building for administrative offices and thrift store. In addition, the
Department of Public Works requested funding for the installation of
handicapped ramps at locations along major arterial streets. The Committee
believed the project should be financed through an alternative funding source;
and (4) Planning - Two planning proposals were recommended: a) A long-range
planning activity including, updating the elements of the general plan and the
preparation of area plans; and (b) a five-year Capital Improvement Plan which
identifies revenue resources for future City projects.
It is the recommendation of the Community Development Advisory Committee and
staff that Council approve the Proposed Statement of Community Development
Objectives and Projected Use of Funds as the Final Statement of Community
Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for 1992-93 and 1993-94, and
the Community Development Plan. It is also recommended that a resolution be
adopted authorizing the City Manager to file the 1992 CDBG Final Statement
with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Michelle Young, Executive Director of Shasta County Women's Refuge, requested
that the Women's Refuge be reconsidered for a CDBG grant. She explained that
the Women's Refuge provides housing, in that it is the only shelter in Shasta
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County for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence,
child abuse, and child molestation. It also provides housing in the form of
temporary restraining orders, allowing women to stay in their own home and the
batterers removed. She explained that if the Women's Refuge was not
available, each local law enforcement agency would be required to provide
shelter for victims of domestic violence. The Women's Refuge has been in
operation since the early 1970's and provides a very badly needed service in
Shasta County and many of the surrounding communities. If an alternate
funding source is not located, the elimination of the CDBG funding will place
their budget in a deficit position of approximately $100,000.00.
In response to Mayor Moss, Ms. Young conveyed that their annual budget is
approximately $350,000.00 and provides a shelter which is staffed 24 hours per
day 365 days per year. In addition, the Women's Refuge provides the following
services: a) 24-hour rape crisis line; b) Court accompaniment; c) A
business office for both men and women to complete restraining orders; and d)
Opportunity for victims to report incidents in a third party anonymous manner
if they do not want law enforcement involved. She related that approximately
1,500 individuals were assisted last year and over 30,000 in the past 12
years.
Council Member Kehoe related that the Women's Refuge originally requested
$30,000.00 for 1992-93 and $31,000.00 for 1993-94, and has since reduced that
amount to $24,000.00. Council Member Kehoe stated that it is his
understanding that as recently as four years ago, this was a line item
budgeted in the Police Department. Ms. Young stated that the Refuge receives
approximately $2,000.00 per year from the Police Department for sexual assault
accompaniment; however, she is not aware of any other funding coming from the
law enforcement budget.
Vi Klaseen, 2295 Oak Ridge, conveyed her concern over no longer having female
representation on Council and urged Council to be sensitive to the needs of
the Women's Refuge and the women of the community.
Ilene McCarthy, Legal Services of Northern California, 1310 Orange Avenue,
requested that if the Redding Housing Development Corporation is going to
develop low-income housing, that it be requested to seek supplemental funds
that would make the housing also affordable to the very low-income families.
In addition, she questioned if the Armory would be available for the Salvation
Army's use as a homeless shelter the next two years.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated he is not aware of
any guarantee that the Armory will be available for the Salvation Army's use
as a homeless shelter. If for some reason the Armory is not available and the
$34,000.00 designated for the Salvation Army is not utilized, the money would
be reallocated.
After determining there were no other individuals wishing to speak, Mayor Moss
closed the public hearing.
In response to Mayor Moss, Ms. Maurer indicated that the matrix system has
been utilized for the past three years. There is great need for financial
assistance within the community, and the Women's Refuge application did not
rank high enough to receive funding this year. The Committee had no concerns
about the Women's Refuge and the assistance it provides the community.
Community input indicated a desire to have funding directed toward programs
which would assist people in changing their lives. Based on this input, the
Committee felt the Laubach Literacy Council, which teaches individuals to
read, and Adolescent Parent Counseling ranked higher in assisting people to
change their lives.
Council Member Kehoe opined that the process used is probably one of the
purest methods which could be utilized to evaluate the individual proposals.
The objective was to use a subjective method to neutralize certain emotional
bias.
Mayor Moss indicated that he is a strong supporter of the Women's Refuge and
its work in the community. He related that the impact the loss of funds would
place upon the City's Police Department justifies the requested contribution.
Motion made by Council Member Kehoe to accept the recommendation of the
Community Development Advisory Committee, as noted in the report to City
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Council, and fund the Women's Refuge out of the General Fund died due to a
lack of a second.
Council Member Kehoe acknowledged that the Women's Refuge provides beneficial
services to the community which he does not want to see lost. He expressed
concern over altering the Committee's recommendation and suggested that the
document be referred back to the Committee for further recommendation.
Because of the important role the Women's Refuge has in the community, he is
personally comfortable with funding the request of the Women's Refuge from the
General Fund.
Council Member Anderson conveyed that he would rather reallocate money within
the Committee's recommendation. Funding the Women's Refuge from General Fund
monies would open the door for other organizations to make similar requests.
Council Member Arness related that he would like to see a uniform percent
reduction made to generate the necessary $24,000.00 for the Women's Refuge.
Ms. Maurer related that 15 percent, or $75,700.00, of the total grant can be
designated for public service activities. Currently, $69,500.00 has been
allocated for public service activity; therefore, if Council desires to fund
the Women's Refuge, the majority of the allocation will need to come from
within the public service activity category.
Council Member Kehoe related that if adjustments are made within the public
service activity category, other agencies not selected for funding will be
bypassed. Ms. Maurer replied that the Shasta Housing Development Corporation
was the only non-profit group that ranked higher than the Women's Refuge and
did not receive a funding allocation.
Mayor Moss stated that he respects the method the Committee utilized; however,
he cannot think of an organization more worthy of receiving City support. He
opined that the best answer to the situation is to allocate funds from the
General Fund.
Council Member Anderson suggested that each request be reduced by a certain
percentage, plus utilize the additional $6,200.00 which is allowable from
other categories.
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Council Member Kehoe commented that if funding for the other agencies is to be
reduced, they should also be provided an opportunity to speak.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
to make straight line reductions in the indicated numbers, with Redding
Housing Development Corporation and the Salvation Army taking a slightly
higher reduction, utilize the additional $6,200.00 allowable under this
category and allocate funds to the Women's Refuge in the amount of $20,000.00.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson and Arness
Noes: Council Members - Kehoe and Moss
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Motion failed due to lack of a majority vote.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
continue the Public Hearing to June 2, 1992 and refer the report back to the
Community Development Advisory Committee for review to determine if it desires
to put forth another recommendation with the understanding that Council
desires to fund the Women's Refuge in the amount $20,000.00. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Surface Mining and Reclamation Ordinance
(L-010)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding the Surface Mining and Reclamation Ordinance.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission Recommendation dated May 14, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that on October 7,
1991, the City was informed by the State Mining and Geology Board of its
obligation to comply with the requirements of the Surface Mining and
Reclamation Act of 1975 (hereafter referred to as "SMARA"). The Report to
City Council dated May 14, 1992, incorporated herein by reference, is staff's
analysis and recommended response to the requirements of SMARA.
Mr. Perry related that the River and Waterways Commission recommended that the
draft Ordinance be forwarded to the Planning Commission and City Council as
written with one concern being noted. Section 18.63.057 allows any County-
approved, surface mining operation annexed into the City to continue to
operate under the terms of the County permit and reclamation plan. The
Commission was concerned that this Section would cause the City to inherit
substandard projects. Staff feels that while the City may have to accept any
County-permitted surface mines "as is," there is greater potential for City
influence on the operation if it is in the City than if it remains outside
City limits.
At its regular meeting of March 10, 1992, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the Ordinance.
Mr. Perry explained that SMARA is intended to cause mining operators to plan
the ultimate (postmining) use of a site and to carry out their mining
activities in such a way as to make that postmining use possible. It also
requires financial guarantees sufficient to clean up and reclaim a mining site
should mining operations unexpectedly cease. There is only one surface mining
operation within the City limits of Redding, located on Clear Creek Road and
owned by J. F. Shea Co., Inc. The mine is operating under the conditions of a
permit issued by Shasta County in 1975.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council ratify the Negative Declaration
and offer the ordinance for first reading.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe,
that Council make the following findings regarding the Addition of Chapter
18.63 to the Redding Municipal Code, pertaining to the Surface Mining and
Reclamation Act (SMARA):
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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 Anderson offered Ordinance No. 2014 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 18,
Zoning, of the Redding Municipal Code by adding Chapter 18.63: Surface Mining
and Reclamation.
COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS
(B-080)
Mayor Moss recommended the approval of Council Liaison appointments as
indicted in the Report to City Council dated May 15, 1992, incorporated herein
by reference.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe,
approving the Council Liaison appointments as indicated in the Report to City
Council dated May 15, 1992. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 2009
- re Mobile Home and Travel Trailer Parks
(C-110-100)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2009 be waived and the City Attorney be
instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that Ordinance No. 2009 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Redding deleting Section 18.68.020, A and B, of the Redding Municipal
Code regarding Mobile Home and Travel Trailer Parks.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Ordinance No. 2009 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 2010
- re Traffic Control Devices
(T-080-700)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2010 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 Anderson,
that Ordinance No. 2010 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Redding amending Section 2.40.010 of the Redding Municipal Code
authorizing the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department, to
place traffic control devices within the City.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Ordinance No. 2010 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 2011
- re Traffic Control Devices
(T-080-700)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2011 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 Anderson,
that Ordinance No. 2011 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Redding amending portions of Chapter 11.08 of the Redding Municipal
Code pertaining to installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Ordinance No. 2011 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 2012
- Deleting Certain Commissions and Committees
(B-080-100 & B-080-140 & B-080-385 & B-080-550)
Mayor Moss provided the public an opportunity to speak regarding a proposed
ordinance which would abolish the Civic Arts Commission, the Civic Auditorium
Promotion Committee, the Design Review Board, the Design Review Panel, the
River and Waterways Commission, and the Traffic and Parking Commission.
Ann Duchi, 3505 Riverview Drive, River and Waterways Commissioner, questioned
Council Member Dahl's comment in the Record Searchlight
in which he is quoted
as saying that the City could not subsidize an environmental advocacy group,
and that she does not view the Commission as such. She related that the
Commission members feel strongly that as the City grows, there will be a
greater need to monitor and maintain the Sacramento River's economic
viability. She requested that the Commission be given an opportunity to meet
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with Council and discuss some of its projects and asked Council to reconsider
its decision.
Patrick Buckley, 1557 Lakeside Drive, River and Waterways Commissioner,
conveyed that rather than abolishing the Commission that some compromises
could possibly be made, such as meeting on an abbreviated schedule, etc. He
related that the Commission has only been established for one year which has
primarily focused on its establishment and objectives. He suggested that the
Commission be allowed to continue for an additional year to provide the
opportunity to accomplish some of its objectives.
Randall Smith, 955 Sierra Vista Drive, Vice Chairman of the River and
Waterways Commission, questioned who will continue with the Commission's work.
He related that the 197 agenda items considered by the Commission in the past
year speaks of the work not accomplished before the Commission's formation,
namely the Planning Commission and the Recreation and Parks Commission. Due
to fiscal constraints, the Commission reduced its meetings in half and was
willing to work
without staff, complete its own minutes, and meet at a location other than
City Council Chambers. He requested that Council reconsider its decision to
abolish the Commission.
Richard Bauman, 6941 Riverside Drive, River and Waterways Commissioner,
expressed concern regarding the views and values the City is placing on
citizen participation and the mixed messages the elimination of the Commission
is creating. He referenced the recently adopted ordinance which allows
individuals owning businesses or working within the City limits to serve on
commissions to create a larger eligibility source. He related that the cost
figure considered by Council was for 1991 and bears no resemblance of the
Commission's current cost. Because so much of natural habitat of the City is
encompassed by the river, waterways and riparian habitat, it must not be
ignored. Prior to formalizing its decision, he requested that Council provide
the Commission an opportunity to address them.
Richard Johnson, 3000 Valentine Lane, concurred with the comments made by the
Commissioners. He regrets that the City is not willing to utilize volunteers
who are willing to commit thousands of hours of assistance free-of-charge. In
addition, he read comments from Chip O'Brien of Caltrout expressing
appreciation of the work completed by the River and Waterways Commission and
requesting that Council reconsider its elimination.
Mayor Moss related that the elimination of the River and Waterways Commission
was discussed indepth at the Council workshop in April and he was not in favor
of its elimination. He requested each Council Member to provide comments on
the issue.
Council Member Kehoe stated that it has been suggested that cost savings may
be realized by having the duties of the River and Waterways Commission
performed by the Planning Commission and the Recreation and Parks Commission.
He concurred that the work does not go away and the process is ongoing;
however, he is confident the work will be carried on. He suggested that one
way to ensure continued input from citizens would be to create a special task
force periodically with specific assignments. Another approach would to be
have the River and Waterways Commission function in an ad-hoc manner. With
the assistance of an ad-hoc committee, Council Member Kehoe intends to offer
some ideas in the near future regarding cost containment. He suggested that
other commissions might also be reviewed as to associated costs.
Council Member Anderson stated that it is important to reduce the size and
cost of government. He opined that the other commissions can continue to
address the needs of the City with regard to the river and its waterways.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2012 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 Anderson,
that Ordinance No. 2012 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Redding deleting and/or amending various sections of the Redding
Municipal Code pertaining to abolishing the Civic Arts Commission, the Civic
Auditorium Promotion Committee, the Design Review Board, the Design Review
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Panel, the River and Waterways Commission, and the Traffic and Parking
Commission.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Ordinance No. 2012 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
POLICY re PURCHASING ELECTRIC FACILITIES IN ANNEXATIONS
(E-090-020 & A-150)
Council Member Arness recalled that Council at its May 15, 1992 meeting talked
about the cost of purchasing Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) facilities. He
provided Council with information depicting the nature of purchases which the
City has made in recent years in order to convert PG&E equipment in newly
annexed areas into the City's electric system, as indicated in the Report to
City Council dated May 15, 1992, incorporated herein by reference. He
questions whether or not the annexed area should be required to provide the
funding to purchase the PG&E facilities, rather than placing the burden upon
the ratepayer.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to
refer the issue of purchasing electric facilities in annexations to the
Electric Utility Commission for review and recommendation. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
(L-040-300)
In a Report to City Council dated May 12, 1992, incorporated herein by
reference, City Manager Christofferson recommended that Council continue its
support of AB3734 regarding the composition of air quality boards and the
inclusion of city representation on such boards. In addition, he provided an
update regarding the status of ACA39 and SB1977 requiring specified public
notice, newspaper advertisements, first-class mailings, and two public
hearings before the adoption of any new or increased general tax or
assessment.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Kehoe,
authorizing the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate officials expressing
support for AB3734. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION
- re Schedule of Fees and Service Charges to Establish Fees for
Medical Dispatch
(C-175-825-100 & P-150-150)
Finance Director Downing related that this item was continued from the May 5,
1992, Council meeting. Since that time, Council Member Anderson and staff met
with the ambulance group to discuss the amburlance group's means of
establishing a fee or developing another method for handling the situation.
To date, the group has not yet been able to gather the necessary information.
Council Member Anderson stated that constructive dialogue has occurred and
requested that since they just met with the group and there has not been
sufficient time to gather the necessary information, that the item be
continued for two weeks.
In response to Council Member Arness, Council Member Anderson stated that if
no action is taken on the part of the ambulance group within the next two
weeks, Council can take whatever action it feels appropriate.
Council Member Kehoe explained that after the last meeting, he had the
opportunity to meet with representatives from Northern California Emergency
Medical Services Inc. (NCEMS) and Mercy Hospital. He related the following
observations: (1) Both groups were of the mind that continued discussion and
negotiation would produce a mutually beneficial result; and (2) The groups
feel they have additional data which might call into question the data which
the City has been using.
Ms. Downing stated that one of the results of the meeting was that the group
would provide the City with what they felt were the costs of providing
services.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Arness,
to continue the item regarding the establishment of medical dispatch fees to
the meeting of June 2, 1992. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REQUEST TO PURCHASE LAND
- by Paul Edgren (Southeast of Collyer Drive and
Country Oaks Drive north of State Highway 299)
(C-070-200)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that Paul Edgren
of Signature Development Corporation and Northwest Omni, Inc., has requested
the opportunity to purchase two City-owned parcels located southeast of the
intersection of Collyer Drive and Country Oaks Drive north of State Highway
299. Signature-Northwest would like to purchase approximately 13,939 square
feet of the total 29,621 square feet, comprising the two parcels. The 60-
foot-wide right-of-way for Collyer Drive presently occupies the remaining
15,682 square feet of the parcels and would be retained as right-of-way.
Signature-Northwest has stated that it would be interested in acquiring the
parcel to provide access to the eastern remainder portion of a 20-lot, single-
family residential subdivision known as Country Oaks South.
Mr. Perry related that the City's primary use of the parcels is for the right-
of-way of Collyer Drive and it is not clear whether the parcels are needed for
any other purposes. It is the recommendation of staff that Council refer the
property to City departments and to the Planning Commission for comment and to
determine if the City has use for the property. If the property is not
needed, it would be submitted for consideration as surplus property and sold.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Arness,
to refer the request of Signature Development Corporation and Northwest Omni,
Inc. to purchase two City-owned parcels located southeast of the intersection
of Collyer Drive and Country Oaks Drive north of State Highway 299 to City
departments and to the Planning Commission for comment and to determine if the
City has use for the property. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE
- re 1991 Building Codes
(C-110-175 & C-110-200 & C-110-300 & C-110-400 & C-110-350)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that the City
currently administers the 1988 Administrative Code, the 1988 Uniform Building
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Code, the 1988 Uniform Housing Code, the 1988 Uniform Plumbing Code, and the
1988 Uniform Mechanical Code. In keeping with the new approved materials and
methods of construction, staff is recommending adoption of the each of the
respective 1991 Codes. Adoption of the codes will meet State issues, permit
new products to be sold, protect public health and safety and will provide
consumer protection. Most of these codes have already been adopted by the
State Department of Housing and Community Development, with total adoption
expected by July 1, 1992.
It is the recommendation of staff that the 1991 Codes be adopted as indicated
in the Report to City Council dated May 19, 1992, incorporated herein by
reference, and the ordinance offered for first reading.
In response to Council Member Arness, Mr. Perry related that if building plans
are accepted prior to the effective date of July 3, 1992, the plans would be
processed under the 1988 code.
Council Member Anderson offered Ordinance No. 2015 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code Title 16, Buildings and Construction, pertaining to the
adoption of Uniform Codes, specifically the 1991 Administrative Code, 1991
Uniform Building Code, the 1991 Uniform Housing Code, the 1991 Uniform
Plumbing Code, and the 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code.
RESOLUTION
- Policy re Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program/Permit
Compliance Program
(A-050-060-555 & A-050-250)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed the Report to City
Council dated May 14, 1992, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the
adoption of a Council policy regarding the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program/Permit Compliance Program.
It is the opinion of staff that the proposed policy is an adequate fulfillment
of the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is the
most efficient system available to the City. It is, therefore, the
recommendation of staff that a resolution be adopted implementing the proposed
policy.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Resolution No. 92-232 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding establishing and adopting a policy establishing a Mitigation
Monitoring/Permit Compliance Program.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-232 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRATEGY AMENDMENT
(G-100-030-200)
Housing Manager Maurer recalled that Council, at its meeting of March 3, 1992,
approved a Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) for the period
of 1992-1997. The CHAS was subsequently submitted to the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and received approval contingent upon
submittal of a revised table and a new transmittal letter signed by the City
Manager. Ms. Maurer explained that additional amendments to the CHAS are also
being proposed at this time. These amendments would update housing stock
conditions data and make reference to the Housing Element of the Redding
General Plan, as indicated in the Report to City Council dated May 19, 1992,
incorporated herein by reference.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the proposed amendments
to the CHAS as outlined. Upon approval, the revised sections will be
forwarded to HUD for incorporation into the City's CHAS.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
approve the proposed amendments to the City's Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy (CHAS), as indicated in the Report to City Council
dated May 19, 1992, specifically pertaining to the housing stock condition,
reference to the Housing Element, and Table 4/5A and authorize staff to
forward the revised sections to the Department of Housing and Urban
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Development (HUD) for incorporation into the City's CHAS. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
PENDING ANNEXATIONS
(A-150)
Mayor Moss indicated that he is abstaining from discussion and voting on this
item and turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Arness.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed the Report to City
Council dated May 19, 1992, incorporated herein by reference, requesting
Council's direction as to how to proceed regarding the remaining eleven
annexations pending before the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO),
dating as far back as 1989. He conveyed that Council has three alternatives
before them for consideration: (1) Exempt existing annexations pending
before LAFCO from joining a Mello-Roos District; (2) Do not exempt existing
annexations pending before LAFCO from joining a Mello-Roos District; or (3)
Defer the consideration of a Mello-Roos District until such time as additional
development is proposed within the annexation.
Council Member Anderson stated he is not in favor of allowing any more
annexations to go forward without requiring some means of financing City
services.
Council Member Arness concurred with Council Member Anderson. He asked if the
City requested continuations on the pending annexations if conditions could be
added.
Mr. Perry replied that the City can submit conditions, however, it would be
better to amend the Plan of Services, which is the City's formal statement of
the services it intends to provide and how it intends to pay for them. He
related that the Mayor is also to report back to LAFCO on the City's intention
to pay for services in the newly annexing areas. He opined that it would not
be possible to have all pending annexations join a Mello-Roos District, as
some areas are
fully developed and do not require City services. Those annexations where a
Mello-Roos is not possible would require individual handling and direction
from Council. In addition, if Council desires staff to perform additional
work on annexations this fiscal year, an additional budget appropriation will
be required.
At the hour of 9:40 p.m., Mayor Moss declared the meeting recessed.
At the hour of 9:46 p.m., Mayor Moss declared the meeting reconvened to
regular session.
Mr. Perry provided background information on the four annexations scheduled
for consideration by LAFCO on May 21, 1992: (1) Annexation 89-16, Rancho
Road; (2) Annexation 90-1, Abernathy Lane; (3) Annexation 90-16, Viking Way
Area; and (4) Annexation 91-2, Rancho Road. He related that the remaining
pending annexations can be considered at a later date; however, a decision is
required this evening on the four aforementioned annexations.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe,
that all pending annexations, with the exception of Annexation 90-17,
Stillwater Treatment Plant, which have not been approved by the Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCO) be handled in such a matter that they be subject
to joining a Mello-Roos District.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Kehoe and Arness
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Abstain: Council Members - Moss
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe,
directing staff to proceed with Annexation 90-17, Stillwater Treatment Plant.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Kehoe and Arness
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Abstain: Council Members - Moss
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RESOLUTION
- Accepting Funds and Appropriating Like Amount re South Bonnyview
Boat Ramp Restrooms and Authorizing Execution of Contract Agreements
* (B-130-070 & P-050)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that on March 11,
1992, staff submitted a request to the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) to
fund a four-station restroom and some limited landscaping improvements at the
South Bonnyview Boat Ramp, as indicated in the Report to City Council dated
May 8, 1992, incorporated herein by reference. On May 12, 1992, the WCB
approved the $88,000.00 request and asked that the City enter into a new
agreement for the development of the restroom facility. The $88,000.00 WCB
grant will be combined with funds remaining from the original $400,000.00
State grant.
Mr. Perry explained that in order to ensure that adequate funds are available
to award the low bid for Phase II improvements, it is recommended that
$100,000.00 be budgeted at this time. Any costs that exceed the remaining
funds from Phase I and the new State grant of $88,00.00 would then be funded
by local Park Development Funds. All costs up to the total of the two grants
would be reimbursed by the State.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council accept the grant funds,
authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary contract agreements, and
adopt a resolution appropriating $100,000.00 for the project.
Mayor Moss indicated that he has received several calls regarding the location
of the restroom facilities which are proposed to be located some 300 feet from
the river and the fact that people are not going to walk that far to utilize
the facilities. He opined that the restrooms should be located closer to the
river considering the amount of money being spent on the project. Mr. Perry
affirmed that the restrooms would be located approximately 300 feet from the
river on the west side of the parking lot to enable to the City to utilize
gravity flow to the sewer trunk line. If the restrooms are located closer to
the river, it would require either pumping or the creation of a raised pad
site.
Mr. Perry related that the acceptance of the grant this evening will not
affect the location of the restroom facilities.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that Resolution No. 92-233 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 94th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 91-253 accepting a $88,000.00 grant from the State and
appropriating $100,000.00 for construction of a restroom at South Bonnyview
Bridge Boat Ramp, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary
contract agreements with the State Wildlife Conservation Board and the State
Department of Boating and Waterways.
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Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-233 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Amending Miscellaneous Employee Benefit Policy re Job Share
Program
(P-100-200)
Personnel Director Bristow provided an overview of the Job Share Program as
indicated in the Report to City Council dated May 12, 1992, incorporated
herein by reference. It is proposed that a Job Share Program for
unrepresented employees be implemented as a pilot program for a two-year
period. At the end of the two-year period, the program would be reviewed and
a determination would be made as to whether or not to continue the program.
Mr. Bristow indicated that essential elements of the program are: (1) There
must be a regular budgeted, full-time position to be shared; (2) Department
Directors have the option to participate according to the needs of the
department; (3) Department Directors who do decide to participate may, at any
time, stop the program based on operational considerations; (4) Job share
employees may participate in the City's group insurance program by paying half
of the City's premiums; (5) The normal work week for a job share employe will
be 20 hours per week; and (6) Part-time employees may participate in a job
share if they meet the minimum qualifications and are on an eligibility list
for the position.
Mr. Bristow related that it is unclear whether implementation of the program
would be cost neutral, result in additional costs or result in cost
reductions, as it is not known how many of the employees may or may not take
advantage of the group insurance program.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution implementing
a pilot Job Share Program for unrepresented employees for a two-year period.
In response to Council Member Arness, Mr. Bristow replied that it is currently
estimated that five or six current employees might participate in the program.
Council Member Kehoe complimented staff on the recommended proposal, as it is
forward looking and appropriate as to what the City is trying to accomplish.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Resolution No. 92-234 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding: (1) Rescinding Resolution No. 92-217 effective midnight,
May 23, 1992, and (2) Establishing new Miscellaneous Employee Benefit
Policies for unrepresented employees not covered by a Memorandum of
Understanding, effective May 24, 1992, to include a pilot Job Share Program
for a two-year period.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-234 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE
- re 1991 Uniform Fire Code
(C-110-275)
Battalion Chief Del Carlo explained that the Uniform Fire Code is revised
every three years and the City is currently enforcing the 1988 Code. He
stated that the Fire Code is a companion to the Building Code and the two
should be adopted concurrently. It is the opinion of staff that Council offer
the ordinance implementing the 1991 Uniform Fire Code for first reading.
Council Member Anderson offered Ordinance No. 2016 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Sections
9.20.010 and 9.20.040 of Redding Municipal Code Title 9, Health and Safety,
relating to Fire Prevention and adoption of the 1991 Uniform Fire Code.
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RESOLUTION - re Lease for Space in Passenger Terminal at Redding Municipal
Airport with John Castellanos and Jeffery Gedecke dba Land Yachts Limousines
Co.
RESOLUTION
- re Permit for Commercial Activities at Redding Municipal Airport
for Ground Transportation Service at Redding Municipal Airport
(C-070-100 & A-090-100)
Assistant City Manager McMurry related that Council at its March 17, 1992,
meeting directed staff to negotiate and finalize a terminal lease agreement
and operating permit with John Castellanos dba Land Yachts Limousines Co. to
establish and operate a full-time limousine service in and from the Redding
Municipal Airport passenger terminal, and to bring said agreement and permit
back to Council for final approval.
It is the recommendation of both the Airports Commission and staff that
Council adopt the necessary resolutions approving the Lease and Permit for
Commercial Activities for John Castellanos and Jeffery Gedecke dba Land Yachts
Limousines Co.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Resolution No. 92-235 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 John Castellanos and Jeffery Gedecke, doing
business as Land Yachts Limousines Co., for airport ground transportation
service activity from within the Redding Municipal Airport terminal building.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-235 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Resolution No. 92-236 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Permit for
Commercial Activities between the City of Redding and John Castellanos and
Jeffery Gedecke, doing business as Land Yachts Limousines Co., for airport
ground transportation service at Redding Municipal Airport.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 92-236 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CLOSED SESSION
- re Personnel Matter
(P-100)
Assistant City Manager McMurry conveyed that a negotiation session was held
today and it is not necessary for Council to conduct a Closed Session this
evening regarding a personnel matter.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications
(A-110-140)
T. A. Pizza (Davis, Christie & Colin C.)
239 Lake Boulevard
Letter from Pacific Gas & Electric Company re Application to California Public
Utilities Commission to Increase Electric and Gas Rates
(S-050-350)
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 10:12 p.m., Mayor Moss
declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk