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08/18/92
City Council, Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
Redding, California
August 18, 1992 7:00
p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Dan Byus, Christian Life Center.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Moss with the following Council
Members present: Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, City Attorney Hays, Director of
Electric Utility Lindley, Director of Planning and Community Development
Perry, Police Chief Blankenship, Electric Utility Operations Manager Ryan,
Assistant City Engineer Aasen, Principal Planner Keaney, Public Works
Operations Manager Russell, Director of Personnel Bristow, Assistant Finance
Director Sundin, Airports Director Ruff, Associate Planner Morgon, Risk
Manager Mlinarcik, Lead Systems Analyst Erwin, Assistant City Clerk
Moscatello, and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph.
URGENCY ITEM
City Attorney Hays explained that because of Council's meeting schedule, this
would be the only opportunity for Council to consider the adoption of a
resolution commending Michael Johnson, Shasta County Chief Executive Officer,
for his service to Shasta County. He explained that Mr. Johnson has recently
accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer in Solano County.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Dahl, to
consider the adoption of a resolution commending Michael Johnson, Shasta
County Chief Executive Officer, for his service to Shasta County as Urgency
Item 3C.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
RESOLUTION
- Proclaiming September, 1992 as Redding Symphony Month
(A-050-060-600)
Ann Fisher, representative of the Redding Symphony League, explained that
September marks the kickoff of the Redding Symphony's membership drive and
ticket sales for the 1992-93 Concert Season. She conveyed appreciation to
Council for its support.
On behalf of the Redding Symphony Board, Jeff Grolig thanked the citizens of
Redding, as well as the Redding Symphony League and Ann Fisher, for their
support of the Redding Symphony Orchestra. He also thanked Council for its
designation of the month of September as Redding Symphony Month.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
that Resolution No. 92-354 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding declaring September as Redding Symphony Month.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-354 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Moss presented Ms. Fisher with the City's resolution.
RESOLUTION
- Supporting "Clean Bill of Health" Statement for Upper Sacramento
River and Lake Shasta Regarding the Cantara Spill
(A-050-060)
Mayor Moss conveyed that Congressman Wally Herger appointed a task force which
has been working for over a year on several issues regarding the Cantara Loop
Chemical Spill. He explained that there are ongoing health and water quality
monitoring programs which have detected no traces of metam sodium or its
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byproducts in either the Sacramento River or Lake Shasta for over one year.
The recreational economy, however, is still suffering from suspicions that the
River and Lake are still possibly contaminated. The Task Force, working in
conjunction with Water Quality Control and the Department of Fish and Game, is
asking local agencies support by requesting Congressman Herger to obtain a
"Clean Bill of Health" Statement from either the Environmental Protection
Agency or the Statement Department of Health.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that
Resolution No. 92-355 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding requesting a "Clean Bill of Health" Statement for the upper
Sacramento River and Lake Shasta a year after the "Cantara Loop Spill."
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-355 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Commending Michael D. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of the
County of Shasta
(A-050-060)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that
Resolution No. 92-356 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding commending Michael D. Johnson for his outstanding service and
contributions to Shasta County Government as Chief Executive Officer.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-356 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
- Regular Meeting of August 4, 1992
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 3, check numbers 184386
through 184706 inclusive, in the amount of $3,905,622.63, be approved and
paid, and Payroll Register No. 3, check numbers 342059 through 342842
inclusive, in the amount of $865,258.76, and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the
amount of $236,763.51, for a total of $1,102,022.27, for the period of July
19, 1992 through August 1, 1992, be approved.
TOTAL: $5,007,644.90
Treasurer's Report
- July, 1992
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $ 42,493,725.06
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $123,374,440.26
Planning and Community Development Monthly Status Report
(A-050-250)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that the Monthly Status Report through July, 1992, for the following work
areas be accepted: (1) Annexations; (2) Zoning, Subdivisions, and General
Plan Amendments; (3) Building and Population; (4) Housing Assistance and
Rehabilitation; and (5) Redevelopment.
Resolution
- Amending Resolution Concerning General Plan Amendment Application
GPA-5-92, by Fred Meyer, Inc. (Lucky Lane)
(G-030-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Resolution No. 92-357 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding amending Resolution No. 92-308, which amended the General Plan
of the City of Redding by adopting General Plan Amendments GPA-1-90, GPA-3-90,
GPA-1-92, and GPA-5-92, to reflect that the City Council recertified EIR-3-79,
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together with its Supplement, as adequately addressing the environmental
impacts of GPA-5-92, by Fred Meyer, Inc.
Resolution
- re Agreement with Shasta Senior Nutrition Program for Emergency
Food Assistance
(G-100-030-037)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Resolution No. 92-358 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the agreement between the City of Redding and Shasta
Senior Nutrition Program, for 1992 Community Development Block Grant funds in
an amount not to exceed $8,000.00, for the period of September 1, 1992 through
August 31, 1993, for emergency food assistance services, and authorizing the
City Manager to sign same.
Resolution
- re Agreement with Salvation Army for Homeless Assistance
(G-100-030-037)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Resolution No. 92-359 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the agreement between the City of Redding and the
Salvation Army, for 1992 Community Development Block Grant Funds in an amount
not to exceed $19,540.00, for the period of November 1, 1992 through April 30,
1993, to provide assistance to homeless persons, and authorizing the City
Manager to sign same.
Resolution
- re Agreement with Laubach Literacy Council of Shasta County for
Literacy Services
(G-100-030-037)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Resolution No. 92-360 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the agreement between the City of Redding and the
Laubach Literacy Council of Shasta County, for 1992 Community Development
Block Grant Funds in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00, for the period of
September 1, 1992 through August 31, 1993, to provide literacy training
services, and authorizing the City Manager to sign same.
Resolution
- re Agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Services for
Counseling Services
(G-100-030-037)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Resolution No. 92-361 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the agreement between the City of Redding and
Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, for 1992 Community Development Block
Grant funds in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00, for the period of September
1, 1992 through August 31, 1993, for counseling services, and authorizing the
City Manager to sign same.
Resolution
- re Agreement with Shasta County Women's Refuge for Housing
Services
(G-100-030-037)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Resolution No. 92-362 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the agreement between the City of Redding and Shasta
County Women's Refuge, for 1992 Community Development Block Grant funds in an
amount not to exceed $20,000.00, for the period of November 1, 1992 through
October 31, 1993, for housing and counseling services, and authorizing the
City Manager to sign same.
Set Public Hearing
- re Rezoning Application RZ-13-92, by the City of Redding
(Redding Riverfront Specific Plan)
(L-010-230)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., September 15, 1992, to consider
Rezoning Application RZ-13-92, a request to reclassify property to "U"
Unclassified District and the appropriate combining districts of SP (Specific
Plan), FP (Floodplain), and F (Site Plan Review).
Set Public Hearing
- re Rezoning Application RZ-14-92, by Kaufman and Broad
(East of the unopened portion of Victor Avenue and west of current terminus of
El Vista Street)
(L-010-230)
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It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., September 15, 1992, to consider
Rezoning Application RZ-14-92, a request to reclassify property to "R-1"
Single Family Residential District.
Set Public Hearing
- re General Plan Amendment GPA-9-92, by the City of
Redding (North of Sacramento River and east of North Market Street and/or
Benton Ranch)
(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., September 15, 1992, to consider
General Plan Amendment GPA-9-92, a request to amend the General Plan from
"Office," "Residential, 12.0 units per acre," "Residential, 9.0 units per
acre," "Residential, 6.0 units per acre," "Residential, 4.0 units per acre,"
"Park," and "Greenway" to "Public or Institutional," "Park," and "Greenway."
Set Public Hearing
- re Planned Development Application Amendment PD-1-88, by
Escorial Development (2111 Airpark Drive)
(L-010-210-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., September 1, 1992, to consider
Planned Development Application Amendment PD-1-88, amending the request to
include an additional 2,800 square feet of additional medical office space and
three additional postage-stamp lots.
Resolution
- re Agreement with P & M Cedar for Log Deck Facility at Redding
Power
(C-070-100 & E-120-300-700)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No.
92-363 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the
City of Redding and P & M Cedar Products, Inc. for 60 days to allow P & M
Cedar Products to clean up a log decking facility at the Redding Power Plant
site for the period August 24, 1992 through October 22, 1992 at a fee of
$3,600.00. Revenue from this Agreement will be credited to Job Order 6916-55.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2678, Security Services at Redding Power Plant
(B-050-100 & E-120-300-700)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2678, security services at Redding Power Plant, be awarded to the low
bidder, Crabtree Security for the period of September 1, 1992 through January
31, 1994 at the following rates: $7.95 per hour straight time, $11.93 holiday
rate and five cents per mile for a patrol vehicle.
Resolution
- re Acceptance of Grant Funds and Appropriating Funds for Purchase
of Runway Taxiway Sweeper
* (B-130-070 & B-050-100 & G-100-070-095 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Airports Director that Resolution No. 92-364
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
and adopting the 12th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 92-306 (1)
authorizing the receipt of a $4,000.00 grant from the State Department of
Transportation; and (2) Appropriating $4,000.00 for the purchase of a
runway/taxiway sweeping machine.
Resolution
- Authorizing Receipt of Donation from Redding Active 20/40 Club
and Appropriating Funds for Sparky Fire Dog Program
* (B-130-070 & G-100 & A-050-140)
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Resolution
No. 92-365 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 10th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 92-306
authorizing the receipt of a $1,000.00 donation from the Redding Active 20/40
Club and appropriating $1,000.00 for the "Sparky Fire Dog Program."
Notice of Completion
- Bid Schedule No. 2664, Benton Airpark Landscaping and
Irrigation
(B-050-020 & A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No.
2664 (Job No. 9145), Benton Airpark Landscaping and Irrigation, awarded to
River City Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City
Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price
is $15,700.00.
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Notice of Completion
- Bid Schedule No. 2662, 6 Inch Waterline Intertie on
Airpark Drive and Snavely Drive
(B-050-020 & W-030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No.
2662 (Job No. 9186), 6 inch waterline intertie on Airpark Drive and Snavely
Drive, awarded to Leslie Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily
completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion.
The final contract price is $25,387.00.
Acceptance of Final Map
- Ravenwood Subdivision, Unit 8A, by Don Lynn
Development (East of Shasta View Drive and south of Old Alturas Road)
(S-100-614)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Final Map for
Ravenwood Subdivision, Unit 8A, be approved and the City Clerk file the Map
with the Shasta County Recorder.
Resolution
- Appropriating Funds from Traffic Impact Fee for Traffic Signal
Installations at Victor/Cypress and Hartnell/Shasta View
* (B-130-070 & T-080-700)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 92-
366 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 13th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 92-306
appropriating an additional $131,400.00 for the following traffic signals:
(1) $39,000.00 for the Victor/Cypress signal; and (2) $92,400.00 for the
Shasta View/Hartnell signal.
Resolution
- Appropriating Funds;
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2682, Martin Luther King Park Improvements
* (B-130-070 & B-050-020 & P-050-350 & G-100-030-037)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 92-
367 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 11th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 92-306
(1) reappropriating $7,480.00 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund
to refurbish Martin Luther King Park; and (2) Appropriating $8,000.00 from
the Park Development Fund to refurbish Martin Luther King Park.
It is also recommended that Bid Schedule No. 2682 (Job No. 9168), Martin
Luther King Park Improvements, be awarded to the low bidder, Doug Major
Construction, in the amount of $18,974.00, an additional $1,500.00 be approved
to cover the cost of field engineering and inspection fees, and $2,000.00 be
approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, for a total of
$22,474.00. A total of $15,389.00 in Community Development Grant Funds are
available for this project, with remaining funds being appropriated from the
Park Development Fund.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that
all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 92-357, 92-358, 92-359, 92-360, 92-361, 92-362, 92-363, 92-
364, 92-365, 92-366, and 92-367 are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
LETTER
- from Paul Endraske of Project Alert Youth Homes Regarding Budget
Reductions within the Police Department
(A-050-270 & B-130-070)
Paul Endraske, Executive Director of Project Alert Youth Homes, presented a
suggestion whereby he would approach 20 local businesses and request each of
them to contribute $500.00 a month toward police protection. He asked the
City to match these funds, thereby creating an independent budget of
$20,000.00 a month to assist with funding for the Police Department. He
commented that departments
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which maintain the security and well being of the people of the community need
priority emphasis. He explained that times of crisis makes a community pull
together and he would like Council's approval to proceed with this concept and
allow him to approach businesses regarding this proposal.
Council Member Dahl thanked Mr. Endraske for his interest and concern. He
conveyed that the City does not have available matching funds. Considering
the current economic climate, he suggested that Mr. Endraske contact the
Redding Chamber of Commerce to determine if the business community is
interested in the proposal.
Council Member Anderson stated that Mr. Endraske's proposal is to be
commended. He concurred with Council Member Dahl that the City does not have
available matching funds.
Mayor Moss also commended Mr. Endraske for his efforts and thoughts regarding
this proposal. He commented that the City does not have available matching
funds and the longevity of the program is questionable. With the
understanding that the City cannot provide matching funds, he suggested that
Mr. Endraske continue his efforts to contact local businesses to determine
interest and keep Council updated on his progress.
Council Member Kehoe suggested that Council direct staff to review the
feasibility of developing a mechanism, such as Neighborhood Watch, whereby
citizens can voluntarily assist government other than through a financial
contribution.
Council Member Arness encouraged the development of a program where the City
can illustrate some assistance to reduce costs.
Mayor Moss indicated that he would work with Council Member Kehoe in forming
an ad-hoc subcommitee to review methods of increasing the City's volunteer
program.
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Reapportionment of Assessment 20, Churn Creek Road/Highway
44 Overpass Assessment District 1984-3
(A-170-020-100)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding the reapportionment of Assessment 20, Churn Creek Road/Highway 44
Overpass Assessment District 1984-3.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Public Works Department recommendation dated August 13, 1992
Assistant City Clerk Moscatello advised that no protests were received.
Assistant City Engineer Aasen recalled that in 1984, an assessment district
was formed in conjunction with the Canby/Hilltop/Dana Redevelopment Project to
construct the Churn Creek Road overcrossing of Highway 44. As part of the
assessment district, several parcels within the Albertsons/Mervyns complex
were assigned special assessments. The Redevelopment Agency which purchased
the small rectangular shaped parcel known as "Assessment No. 20," as part of
the bridge ramp construction, has discovered that it cannot receive clear
title on Assessment No. 20 as the original assessment is still reflected.
Mr. Aasen explained that since Assessment No. 20 is a roadway, the original
assessment for that parcel should have been transferred to Assessment No. 72
which was created under an amendment to the original assessment diagram.
Since 1985, the owners of Assessment No. 72 have, in fact, been paying the
assessment for Assessment No. 20, as well as the assessment amount for their
own parcel.
Bond counsel has reviewed the problem and has suggested that Council conduct a
public hearing for the affected property owners. Once the public hearing has
been closed, it is recommended that the resolution transferring the assessment
amount from Assessment No. 20 to Assessment No. 72 be adopted.
Mayor Moss determined that there were no individuals present wishing to speak
on the matter and closed the public hearing.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that
Resolution No. 92-368 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding reducing Assessment No. 20 of Churn Creek Road/Highway 44 Overpass
Assessment District 1984-3 to $0.00 and transferring the amount formerly
levied upon Assessment No. 20 to and consolidated into Assessment No. 72.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-368 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment GPA-7-92, by Christopher
Wheeler (2265 Park Marina Drive)
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the hearing regarding
General Plan Amendment GPA-7-92.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Continued Public Hearing
Planning Department recommendation dated August 13, 1992
Assistant City Clerk Moscatello advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that both the
applicant's representative, Len Wingate, and staff recommend that this item be
continued until September 1, 1992.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that
the public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment GPA-7-92, by Christopher
Wheeler, be continued to September 1, 1992. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re General Plan Amendment GPA-6-92, by Don Enloe (1391
Hartnell Avenue)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the hearing regarding
General Plan Amendment GPA-6-92.
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 August 10, 1992
Assistant City Clerk Moscatello advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Director Perry explained that the applicant originally
requested that the General Plan be amended to reclassify approximately 7.33
acres from "Multiple Family" to "Service Commercial." He noted that a letter
has been received from the property owner requesting that this item be
continued until written notification is received.
Given the uncertainty of the timeframe involved, Mr. Perry recommended that
Council open the public hearing and close it after public input is received.
He explained that once written notification is received from the property
owner, the public hearing will be readvertised.
Mayor Moss determined that there were no individuals present wishing to speak
on the matter and closed the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Appeal of Approval of Tentative Subdivision Map S-4-92,
Forest Hills Estates Subdivision, by Dan Davidson (South of Hartnell Avenue
and east of Clover Creek at the west end of Forest Hills Drive)
(S-100)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding the appeal of approval of Tentative Subdivision Map S-4-92, Forest
Hills Subdivision, by Dan Davidson.
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 August 13, 1992
Assistant City Clerk Moscatello advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that the Planning
Commission at its meeting of July 14, 1992, approved Tentative Subdivision Map
S-4-92, Forest Hills Estates Subdivision, granting William Shehan, et al.,
permission to subdivide 35.5 acres into 71 single-family residential lots
south of Hartnell Avenue and east of Clover Creek at the west end of Forest
Hills Drive. Approval was subject to the conditions of approval indicated in
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the Report to City Council dated August 13, 1992, incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. Perry explained that subsequent to the Planning Commission's approval, the
matter was appealed to the City Council. Access to the project is proposed
via a westerly extension of Forest Hills Drive with secondary access being
provided prior to recording the 45th lot. The letter of appeal expresses
concern regarding Forest Hills Drive being proposed as the only access given
its age and is structural section.
Mr. Perry stated that staff attended a neighborhood meeting to answer
questions and address some of the residents' concerns. While the letter of
appeal only addresses access as it relates to the structural adequacy of the
existing Forest Hills Drive, it was apparent during the neighborhood meeting
that emergency fire access, construction equipment access, and increased
traffic on Forest Hills Drive were also of concern.
Mr. Perry related that a letter has been received from representatives of the
C.R.C. Mutual Water Company, representing the Forest Hills residents, and Paul
Edgren, representing the developer of the subdivision, reaching an agreement
on the appeal. The proposed agreement is more restrictive than the Planning
Commission requirements and would require modification of the conditions of
approval of the Planning Commission. The proposed agreement requires that the
developer provide the permanent secondary residential access road when 33 lots
are developed and/or the building permit of the 25th site, whichever occurs
first. In addition, the developer must construct a construction road, other
than Forest Hills Drive, for construction traffic and be installed at the
start of the project. If Forest Hills Drive becomes damaged during the course
of construction, the developer is to repair Forest Hills Drive to its present
state.
Mr. Perry indicated that if Council concurs with the proposed agreement as
presented by the appellant and the developer, it would be appropriate to
modify the Conditions of Approval as follows:
1) Substitute Item #2, subsections #1 and #2, as indicated in the agreement
dated August 17, 1992, for Condition #8;
2) Substitute Item #1, as indicated in the agreement dated August 17, 1992,
for Condition #42;
3) Proposed Conditions #43 and #44, as indicated in the Report to City
Council, be deleted in their entirety;
4) Item #2, subsection #3, as indicated in the agreement dated August 17,
1992, becomes Condition #43.
Steve Jolley, 3009 Forest Hills Drive, indicated that he was one of the few
dissenting votes within the C.R.C. Mutual Water Company to accept the proposed
agreement. He explained that he does not oppose the subdivision; however,
permanent secondary access should be provided at the start of the development,
rather than at some point in the future when it becomes a problem. He related
that this proposed condition does not reflect the considerate, thoughtful
growth platforms on which some Council Members ran for election.
Bob Soos, 3235 Forest Hills Drive, requested that Council accept the proposed
agreement, as it is beneficial to both the developer and the members of the
C.R.C. Mutual Water Company. He thanked Associate Planner Hanson for
attending the neighborhood meeting and addressing the residents' concerns.
Paul Edgren related that the appeal seemed to involve the structural integrity
of Forest Hills Drive. He indicated that an agreement has been made with the
Public Works Department that the developer will repair any damage to the
street, as well as provide an off-site construction traffic way and secondary
access. In addition, he explained that this development will provide the
residents within the Forest Hills area access to City water and sewer, which
is not currently available. He asked Council to support the proposed
agreement.
Phil Heckenberg, 3295 Forest Hills Drive, asked where the sewer and water
lines would stop. Mr. Edgren replied that the lines would go to the new
subdivision boundary.
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Mayor Moss determined that there were no additional individuals wishing to
speak on this matter and closed the public hearing.
Council Member Kehoe complimented staff, the homeowners, and Mr. Edgren for
developing such a positive compromise.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
amending the Conditions of Approval of Tentative Subdivision Map S-4-92,
Forest Hills Estates Subdivision, to reflect the agreement between the
developer, Paul Edgren, and C.R.C. Mutual Water District dated August 17,
1992, incorporated herein by reference. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 2020
- re Abandoned Vehicles
(A-010-140)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2020 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 Dahl, that
Ordinance No. 2020 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 9.08, Abandoned Vehicles,
providing the Chief of Police with the authority to remove abandoned vehicles
on private property.
CLOSING THE BUDGET GAP
(B-130-070)
City Manager Christofferson provided a progress report regarding closure of
the budget gap, as indicated in the Report to City Council dated August 12,
1992, incorporated herein by reference. Barring no problems with the meet-
and-confer process and the State budget process, he is approximately 95
percent certain he can provide Council with a final report on this matter at
the September 1, 1992, meeting.
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Mr. Christofferson explained that there was no formal way in which
unrepresented employees could participate in the budgetary discussion;
therefore, a need to "invent" some kind of mechanism for this purpose was
necessary. A survey instrument was distributed to 583 employees who are not
represented by a bargaining group. The vast majority of responses reflect an
understanding of the City's fiscal problems and contained positive suggestions
for dealing with them. He hopes to finish tabulation of that survey and
provide a report to Council within the next few days.
Mr. Christofferson stated that since the report was prepared, the actuarial
study from the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) has been received and
Council has been provided with the associated bottom line figures which are
part of the meet-and-confer process. Assuming no increase in the number of
employees or the rate of compensation, the change to a two-tier system would
realize savings of approximately $433,000.00 per year. In the long term, this
appears to be an attractive multi-million dollar savings for the City and
should be pursued.
Council Member Arness expressed a desire to bring this matter to closure as
soon as possible. Mr. Christofferson concurred.
Council Member Anderson stated that time is his main concern and he does not
want to be in a position of having to spread the reductions over just a few
months. He opined that the immediate problem is very short-term and will
require furloughs and layoffs to make up a large portion of that amount.
Mr. Christofferson explained that by requiring employees to pay a share of
their PERS, immediate short-term savings can be realized. The amount of
savings is dependent upon the agreed upon percentage and is part of the meet-
and-confer process.
Mayor Moss inquired whether a closure date can be established on the meet-and-
confer process. Mr. Christofferson believes the meet-and-confer process needs
to proceed and suggested that further discussion be conducted in closed
session.
This was an information item and no action was required.
PRIVATIZATION OF CITY SERVICES
- Preliminary Report
(B-050)
City Manager Christofferson provided Council with a preliminary report
regarding the privatization of City services, as indicated in the Report to
City Council dated August 4, 1992, incorporated herein by reference. Since
the study of the subject is a very complex one involving what amounts to
literally a management audit of the entire organization, which will require
many hundreds of hours, the report outlines some possible parameters for the
study and invites Council's input in order to narrow the scope. He inquired
as to how Council wishes to proceed.
It was the consensus of Council to review the preliminary report regarding the
privatization of City services at its next workshop.
SCHEDULE FOR COUNCIL WORKSHOP
(A-050-060)
City Manager Christofferson inquired whether or not Saturday, September 26,
1992, is a convenient date to hold the next Council workshop.
Council Members Arness and Anderson advised that they would not be available
on the 26th and requested that an alternate date be selected.
Mr. Christofferson related that staff would prepare alternate dates for
Council's consideration.
COMMENTS FROM THE BUILDERS EXCHANGE
- re Planning Fees
(A-050-250 & F-205-600)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council, at
its meeting of April 21, 1992, referred a planning-fee survey of other
agencies to the Builders Exchange for review and comment. Based on the
economic conditions facing the entire construction industry, including the
layoffs and cutbacks in the trades, the Board of Directors of the Builders
Exchange agreed that it was not the time to consider raising planning fees.
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Mr. Perry explained that a lot of work the Planning Department does has to do
with land speculation, growth, and investment in the community. It can either
be considered as a loss leader or a service to be provided for a fee. In
California, environmental review, zoning, and a General Plan are necessary for
growth to occur in a manner that protects the public's investment, considers
the effect on the environment and adjoining properties, and is done to urban
standards. To what degree the community wants to facilitate this activity or
enforce the codes and standards adopted by the Council reflects who pays and
how Council wants to prioritize General Fund revenues.
Mr. Perry opined that the current rate of recovery is too low and planning
services is one area where an activity funded by the General Fund can generate
some income to offset the cost. He requested Council's direction on how to
proceed.
Council Member Kehoe stated that he supports cost recovery efforts; however,
based on the current state of the economy, he favored deferring the item to a
future date.
Mayor Moss concurred with Mr. Perry that the current recovery rate is too low
and the City cannot afford to overlook opportunities where there is potential
for users to absorb more of the cost of providing certain services. He
expressed a desire to discuss the issue in-depth at the next Council workshop.
Council Members Dahl and Anderson were not in favor of increasing fees at the
present time.
Council Member Arness does not favor a 100 percent recovery rate. He related
that if a certain level of recovery were chosen, it could be phased in over a
certain period of time with the industry advised of the staged increases.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to not
increase Planning Department fees at the present time.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl and Kehoe
Noes: Council Members - Arness and Moss
Absent: Council Members - None
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT EIR-3-91
- re Quartz Hill/Keswick 115kV
Transmission Loop Project
(L-010-075 & E-090-160-500)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that, at its meeting
of August 11, 1992, the Planning Commission certified that final Environmental
Impact Report (EIR-3-91) adequately addressed the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The EIR addresses the impacts of
the proposed construction of a City electric 115kV transmission line and
substation in the northwest area of Redding along Quartz Hill Road and Keswick
Dam Road.
Council was provided a copy of the final certified EIR which documents the
input the Planning Commission received and includes: a) Draft EIR-3-91; b)
Letters of comment; c) Testimony from the public hearing; d) Response to
comments; and 3) Draft minutes of the July 28 hearing.
Mr. Perry advised that in September, the Electric Department will request
permission from Council to proceed with the project by selecting one of the
proposed routes for a transmission line and a substation site. The Planning
Commission recommended the adoption of Route 3-A and substation Site D. Prior
to adopting a preferred route and substation site, Council must make a finding
that it has read and considered the final certified EIR.
This was an information item and no action was required.
ANNEXATION 90-9, KISLING ROAD AREA
- Establishment of Mello-Roos District
(A-150-231)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that a letter has
been received from Brian Burk requesting that the Eagle Crest Subdivision
serve as a test case in forming a Mello-Roos District to achieve annexation of
the property to the City. The tentative map of Eagle Crest Subdivision has
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been approved by Shasta County for 162 single-family lots and three industrial
parcels adjacent to Kisling Road.
Mr. Perry explained that Annexation 90-9, Kisling Road, was filed with the
Shasta Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) in September, 1990. The
request has been continued indefinitely at the request of the City in order to
explore formation of Mello-Roos Districts for each annexation. The boundary
of Annexation 90-9 comprises 264.8 acres. Eagle Crest Subdivision occupies
the north end of the annexation. The remaining 161.42 acres are outside the
subdivision but within the annexation boundary, and are held by five property
owners.
It is recommended that Council authorize staff to contact other property
owners within the annexation to determine interest in participating in a
Mello-Roos District. If there is not enough support to include them in the
district to be formed around the Eagle Crest Subdivision, then staff will
reduce the annexation boundary accordingly.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Kehoe,
authorizing staff to work with Brian Burk and to contact additional property
owners within the boundary of Annexation 90-9 that are not included in the
Eagle Crest Subdivision to determine their interest in participating in a
Mello-Roos District. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE
- re Consolidation of Park Fee Areas
(L-010-100 & P-050)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that the In-Lieu
Park Fee and Park Dedication Ordinance created six subareas to provide a nexus
between where in-lieu fees were collected and where they would be spent.
Generally, this has worked well, except in Area 3 where there has been little
residential development. As the City has grown, these boundaries have just
been extended out with annexations.
The Recreation and Parks Commission, Planning Commission and staff recommend
that Areas 1, 3, and 4 be consolidated for the following reasons: 1) Better
utilization of funds; 2) An orderly extension of subareas as the City
continues to grow; 3) A need to expend in-lieu park fees within five years of
collection; 4) Potential park development in areas outside the corporate
boundary, but within the sphere of influence; 5) Create an opportunity to
develop parks in a more timely manner; and 6) Reduce the need for use of Park
Development Funds to supplement in-lieu park fees for neighborhood park
development in three subareas.
Council Member Arness offered Ordinance No. 2021 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code Chapter 17.42, Park and Recreational Land Dedications and In-
Lieu Fees, by amending Section 17.42.060 C. pertaining to the formula for fees
in lieu of land dedication and reducing the Park Fund areas from six to four
with the following designations: Southwest, Southeast, Northeast and
Northwest.
OFFER TO SELL LAND ON THE SACRAMENTO RIVER TO THE CITY BY GENE CRIPPA
(C-070-010 & W-010-560)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that a letter has
been received from Don Kittredge, representing Gene Crippa, asking if the City
would be interested in buying or trading adjacent City property for land owned
by Gene Crippa located east of the Stillwater Sewage Treatment Plant.
Mr. Perry explained that Mr. Crippa's property consists of approximately 48
acres. Of this area, it is estimated that about 30 acres are subject to
flooding by a 100-year flood event on the Sacramento River, 4.3 acres are over
20 percent slope, and the usable area consists of about 14.13 acres. The
outfall line for the Stillwater Treatment Plant crosses the property just
south of the edge of the 100-year floodplain.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council refer Mr. Crippa's offer to the
Recreation and Parks Commission, Planning Commission, and departments for
review and recommendation.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Arness,
referring the offer to buy or trade adjacent City property for land owned by
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Gene Crippa located east of the Stillwater Sewage Treatment Plant to the
Recreation and Parks Commission, Planning Commission, and departments for
review and recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION
- re Amendment to Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary
Plan to Add New Titles and Salary Ranges for New Positions in Fiscal Year
1992-93 Budget
(P-100-320)
Personnel Director Bristow conveyed that the budget for fiscal year 1992-93
included two new classifications, Safety Specialist and Electric Utility Power
Control Manager.
Mr. Bristow explained that two Safety Specialist positions are proposed, one
reporting to the Risk Management Department and one to the Electric
Department. The Safety Specialist assigned to Risk Management will assist in
developing and implementing safety standards and an injury prevention program
for all City Departments with the exception of the Electric Department. The
Safety Specialist for the Electric Department will have similar
responsibilities in addition to meeting the special requirement of an electric
utility. The Power Control Manager will assist in the operation of the City's
electrical power facilities to supply reliable and economical electric power.
In response to Council Member Anderson's request to receive additional
information regarding the pay-for-performance salary plan, City Manager
Christofferson explained that prior to the current policy, the Department
Directors were on a single pay rate. When recruiting for a position, one of
the problems encountered under this policy was that there was no latitude for
offering one candidate more or less in the form of salary than another. The
current structure is geared toward the private sector model whereby pay is
related to performance.
Council Member Kehoe indicated that he would also like to receive additional
information concerning the pay-for-performance salary plan. He recalled that
in his memorandum to the City Manager dated May 22, 1992, one of the points
mentioned was a desire to review the actual pay-for-performance allocations
for individuals within this category.
It was decided that Council Members Anderson and Kehoe would meet with staff
to obtain additional information concerning the pay-for-performance salary
plan.
Council Member Arness favors the Safety Specialists being remote from the
departments and working under the Risk Manager. He acknowledged the strong
need for a thorough review of safety practices and believes there are many
functions throughout the City for which procedures can be standardized. He
suggested filling only one Safety Specialist position to monitor all City
departments and have that individual report to the Risk Management Department.
Council Member Anderson concurred with Council Member Arness.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Resolution No. 92-369 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding amending Resolution No. 90-546, partially amended by
Resolution Nos. 91-103, 91-122, 91-123, 91-129, 91-171, 91-250, 91-251, 91-
270, 91-458, 91-516, 91-531, and 92-76 by: (1) Deleting the existing
Executive Management Pay-For-Performance Salary Plan as of midnight, August
15, 1992; and (2) Immediately thereafter establishing a new Executive
Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan effective August 16, 1992 and
adding the positions of Safety Specialist and Power Control Manager and
authorizing staff to fill the position of Power Control Manager and one Safety
Specialist reporting to the Risk Manager.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-369 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- re Salary Plan Adjustment and Classification Change for Electric
Department
(P-100-320)
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Planning Director Bristow related that the City is experiencing difficulty in
recruiting for the position of a Resource Planner. In the past, recruitment
difficulties for certain specialized classifications, such as the Assistant
City Attorney and Assistant City Engineer, have caused the need to increase
salary levels in order to be more competitive in the labor market.
Mr. Bristow compared the current Associate Electric Resource Planner and
Electrical Engineer positions, as indicated in the Report to City Council
dated August 13, 1992, incorporated herein by reference. He explained that
since the City is committed to developing a degree of self-sufficiency in
power resources, the only options appear to be to utilize consultants at a
fairly high cost or attempt to structure a salary level that is competitive in
the labor market and equitable in terms of the internal classification
relationships.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council move the Associate Electric
Resource Planner to the salary level of an Electrical Engineer and retitle the
position to Electric Utility Resource Planner.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that Resolution No. 92-370 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding amending Resolution No. 90-546, partially amended by
Resolution Nos. 91-103, 91-122, 91-123, 91-129, 91-171, 91-250, 91-251, 91-
270, 91-458, 91-516, 91-531, 92-76, and 92-369 by: (1) Deleting the existing
Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan as of midnight, August
15, 1992; and (2) Immediately thereafter establishing a new Executive
Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan effective August 16, 1992, moving
the Associate Electric Resource Planner position to the salary level of
Electrical Engineer and retitle to Electric Utility Resource Planner.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-370 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CLOSED SESSION
- re Personnel Matters
(P-100)
Mayor Moss stated that pursuant to California Government Code Sections
54957.6(a) and (b), Council will adjourn to closed session to discuss
personnel matters relating to compensation paid in the form of salary
schedules and fringe benefits.
CLOSED SESSION
- re Potential Litigation
(L-100 & C-070-100 & A-090-100)
Mayor Moss announced that pursuant to California Government Code Section
54956.9(c), Council will adjourn to closed session to discuss potential
litigation.
At the hour of 8:42 p.m., Mayor Moss adjourned the meeting to closed session.
At the hour of 9:42 p.m., Mayor Moss reconvened the meeting to regular
session.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Dahl, to
institute lease termination proceedings against the Flight Deck Restaurant at
the Redding Municipal Airport. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications
(A-110-140)
Thrifty Corporation (Thrifty Corporation)
40 Lake Blvd.
6424 Westside Road
1291 Hilltop Drive
1181 Cypress Avenue
98¢ Clearance Center (Step Ahead Investments, Inc.)
2385 Athens Avenue
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, at the hour of 9:42 p.m., Mayor Moss declared
the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Assistant City Clerk