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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1992-12-011 12/01/92 City Council, Regular Meeting City Council Chambers Redding, California December 1, 1992 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays. 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 Planning and Community Development Perry, Chief of Police Blankenship, Assistant City Engineer Aasen, Director of Information Systems Kelley, Housing Manager Maurer, Assistant Finance Director Sundin, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, City Clerk Strohmayer and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph. 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. 10, check number 187636 through 188111 inclusive, in the amount of $2,701,402.72, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 11, check numbers 348188 through 349093 inclusive, in the amount of $1,099,158.80, for the period of November 8, 1992 through November 21, 1992, be approved. TOTAL: $3,800,561.52 City Property at Linden Avenue - Determination as to Use (C-070-200) It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director that the City owned 4.5 acre site located along both sides of Linden Avenue between Railroad Avenue and West Street be referred to City Departments and the Planning Commission for comment and to determine if the City has use for the property. Resolution Setting Public Hearing - re Abandonment Application A-13-92, by Burnie Thomason (Open space easement encumbering Gold Hills Golf Course) (A-010-040) It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director that Resolution No. 92-474 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and abandon portions of open space easements dedicated to the City of Redding with the recording of the Gold Hills Subdivision, and Gold Hills Subdivision, Unit 4 (A-13-92), and set a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., January 5, 1993. Set Public Hearing - re Tentative Subdivision Map Amendment Request S-11-91, Stillwater Heights Subdivision, by Ron Mygrant (East of intersection of Old Oregon Trail and Old 44 Drive) (S-100-706-300) It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., December 15, 1992, to consider a request to amend Tentative Subdivision Map S-11-91, Stillwater Heights Subdivision, to reduce the size of the designated park from 2.6 acres to 1.8 acres, add two fourplex lots in the area where the park is being reduced, and convert one duplex lot to a fourplex lot. Set Public Hearing - re 1993 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy Annual Plan (G-100-030-200) It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., December 15, 1992, to obtain public comment regarding the 1993 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy Annual Plan. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2707, Primary Splice Boxes (B-050-100) 2 12/01/92 It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 2707, primary splice boxes, be awarded to the low evaluated bidder, Cook Concrete Products, Inc., in the amount of $91,755.00, for the period of January 1, 1993, to December 31, 1993. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1992-93 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2708, Electric Utility Trench and Excavation (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 2708, electric utility trench and excavation, be awarded to the low evaluated bidder, Doelker Construction, Inc., in the amount of $124,426.00, for the period of January 1, 1993, to December 31, 1993. Funds for this work are included in the 1992-93 budget. 3 12/01/92 Resolution - re Supplement to Lease with Southern Pacific Railroad for Waterline Crossing at Girvan Road (A-070-075 & W-030-725 & T-100-300) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 92- 475 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign a Supplement to Lease Audit No. 207666 between the City of Redding and Southern Pacific Transportation Company, regarding the water pipeline at M.P. C-253.61, Girvan Road, Redding. Said supplement eliminates the lease fee requirement. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2618, Modular Fire Department Dormitory at Redding Municipal Airport (B-050-020 & A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2618 (Job No. 9204), modular Fire Department dormitory at Redding Municipal Airport, awarded to Sweeley's Mobil Offices, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $69,445.00. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2617, Construction of Underground Utility Service at Redding Municipal Airport (B-050-020 & A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2617 (Job No. 9202), construction of underground utility service at Redding Municipal Airport, awarded to Charles McKinney, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $11,081.00. Grading and Erosion Control Standards (A-070-055) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Council accept the updated report concerning the Grading and Erosion Control Standards. Resolution Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Improvements - Country Oaks South Subdivision (S-33-90) (West of Collyer Drive between Country Oaks Drive and State Route 299) * (S-070-230 & S-100-110-700) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 92- 476 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Mica Court in the Country Oaks South Subdivision. It is also recommended that the improvements in Country Oaks South Subdivision be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk instructed to return the securities to the developer, Signature Northwest. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2682, Martin Luther King Park Improvements (B-050-020 & P-050-350 & G-100-030-037) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2682 (Job No. 9168), Martin Luther King Park Improvements, awarded to Doug Majors Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $20,997.00. MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, 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 & Moss Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Dahl Resolution Nos. 92-474, 92-475, and 92-476 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. - - - - - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION LETTER FROM ENTERPRISE STARSHIP - re Convention Center Rental Fees (C-050-050) 4 12/01/92 Mayor Moss conveyed that a letter has been received from the Director of Enterprise High School's "Enterprise Starship" requesting the City to either waive, fund or reduce the costs for the rental of the Redding Convention Center for a fund raising concert on February 17, 1993. Proceeds from this concert will be used toward the group's upcoming trip to Germany. Mayor Moss recommended that Council waive the $400.00 Convention Center fee. He commented that Council set aside funds in this year's budget for items such as this. Council Member Arness was of the opinion that the $35,000.00 set aside in the 1992-93 budget had already been identified for specific events. In response to Council Member Anderson, City Manager Christofferson stated that it is not feasible to waive the Convention Center fees because the City is also required to pay rental fees when it utilizes the Convention Center for various meetings. If Council decides not to charge a fee, it would necessitate that funds be allocated from the City's special projects fund to pay for it. No action was taken on the matter. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-13-92, by the City of Redding (Park Marina Drive - Redding Riverfront Specific Plan) (L-010-230 & G-030-125) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing regarding Rezoning Application RZ-13-92. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Continued Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated November 24, 1992 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Planning and Community Development Director Perry requested that the public hearing be continued to December 15, 1992, as he had not been able to meet with Mr. Borchard to discuss the issues in question. MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that the public hearing regarding Rezoning Application RZ-13-92, by the City of Redding, be continued to December 15, 1992. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-11-92, by Chris Corrigan (Terminus of Crossroads Drive cul-de-sac to Property Line of Stillwater Heights Subdivision) (A-010-100) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing regarding Abandonment Application A-11-92. 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 Department recommendation dated November 23, 1992 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that Chris Corrigan has requested the abandonment of a 60-foot-wide street right-of-way from the terminus of the Crossroads Drive cul-de-sac to the property line of Stillwater Heights Subdivision. The right-of-way was dedicated with the final map for the Crossroads Commercial Park, a commercial subdivision located at the intersection of Old 44 Drive and Old Oregon Trail. The purpose of the dedication was to provide access to the planned Stillwater Heights Subdivision to the east. Alternative access to the subdivision was subsequently approved and the Crossroads Drive extension is no longer required. It is the recommendation of staff that the abandonment be approved and the necessary resolution adopted. He noted that the resolution would retain a public service easement for Pacific Gas and Electric and an emergency-access and pedestrian easement. 5 12/01/92 Mayor Moss determined there was no one present wishing to address Council and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that Resolution No. 92-477 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the vacation and abandonment of a 60-foot by 234-foot section of right-of-way at 3085 Crossroads Drive (between the end of Crossroads Drive and Stillwater Heights Subdivision (A-11-92)). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Dahl Resolution No. 92-477 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION AND REDDING COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION (B-080-160 & B-080-120) Mayor Moss recommended that Bruce Swanston be appointed to the Electric Utility Commission to fill an unexpired term ending October 31, 1994. He also recommended that Jim Martin be appointed to the Redding Community Access Corporation to fill an unexpired term ending February 1, 1994. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to appoint Bruce Swanston to the Electric Utility Commission to fill an unexpired term ending October 31, 1994 and Jim Martin to the Redding Community Access Corporation to fill an unexpired term ending February 1, 1994. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 6 12/01/92 ORDINANCE NO. 2032 - Rezoning Application RZ-10-92, by the City of Redding (Middleton Estates Subdivision) (L-010-230 & S-100-478) MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Arness, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2032 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. 2032 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding to "R1-BFM" Single-Family Residential District by final map, and "U-F-FP" Unclassified Site Plan Review Flood Plain District (RZ-10-92). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Dahl Ordinance No. 2032 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE NO. 2033 - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 6.14.150 Pertaining to Authorized Games in Card Rooms (L-070-030) MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Arness, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2033 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 Kehoe, that Ordinance No. 2033 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 6.14, Card Rooms, by amending Section 6.14.150 pertaining to authorized games, specifically the addition of "California Aces." Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Dahl Ordinance No. 2033 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. POSSIBLE COUNTER-CYCLICAL JOB CREATION GRANTS (L-040-070) City Manager Christofferson related that the prospect of some type of job creation program being enacted by the federal government has increased sharply with the election of Governor Clinton as President. David Jones, the League of California Cities representative in Washington D.C., spoke to this point in a Legislative Briefing attended by Public Information Officer Bachman last week. Mr. Christofferson indicated he has since spoken with Mr. Jones who believes that the signals are rather strong in Washington that some form of job-creation measure will be a high priority in the first few months of 1993. If this is true, and the program resembles the counter-cyclical grants of the Ford administration, cities that have projects ready to bid can do so essentially instantly (the Ford administration program called for actual award of contract in 90 days) and receive major grants basically free of strings. He referenced a bulletin received today from the National Council for Urban Economic Development which appears to echo Mr. Jones' comments and also indicates that infrastructure projects is an area where the new administration is expected to take immediate short-term action with emphasis on projects ready for development. He explained that there is no way of knowing what precise shape such a program would assume, if enacted, in terms of eligibility, specific types of projects covered, etc. Mr. Christofferson stated that staff has reviewed the list of capital projects submitted to the U.S. Conference of Mayors in February, with an emphasis on narrowing down the list to those projects that are the most practical to bid with a minimum of delay, work and investment, should such a program become available. Staff is of the opinion that the street overlay project and perhaps the Buckeye Water Treatment Plant could be ready to go in 60 to 90 days. Environmental and procedural delays may encumber the transfer station project, and most of the other projects are in the conceptual or preliminary drawing stage. It would be highly desirable to have at least three or four projects of several types ready to go in order to be prepared for whatever 7 12/01/92 shape the program may assume. It, therefore, would appear that in order to meet probable infrastructure criteria the Corporation Yard would be the most cost effective project for utilizing whatever grant funds may become available. Inasmuch as there is a heightened prospect of federal grant availability, and that working drawings will need to be prepared for the Corporation Yard at some point in any event; and in view of the fact that funds to cover the cost of working drawings have been sequestered for this purpose in the capital project fund, Mr. Christofferson recommended that Council authorize and direct the architects to proceed with working drawings for the Corporation Yard, with the objective of completing those drawings at the earliest possible date. In response to Council Member Anderson, Mr. Christofferson explained that until more detailed information is made available regarding the program, it is not known whether the SHASCOM facility, which will serve three agencies, would qualify. The Enterprise Community Park is a little farther back in the planning process; however, staff will make every effort to bring the project along as quickly as possible. Council Member Kehoe questioned whether the Builders Exchange's suggestions regarding the Corporation Yard's design configuration would be taken into consideration when the drawings are completed. He also asked if Mr. Christofferson envisioned using City funds to augment any grant which might be received. Mr. Christofferson explained that the architects participated in the Builders Exchange's process and thought well of the suggested changes. He commented that the design would reflect some of those changes and probably provide alternates to allow flexibility when considering the proposals. He stated that if the City were to only receive a partial grant for a project, it would then need to determine where the remaining funding would be obtained. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to authorize and direct the architects, Dreyfuss and Blackford, to proceed with the working drawings for the Corporation Yard, with the objective of completing those drawings at the earliest possible date. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Sections 7.12.060 and 7.12.090 Establishing Dog License Fees by Resolution and a Three-Year Licensing Program RESOLUTION - Extending Haven Humane Society's Contract to June 30, 1993 (A-130-100 & A-130-170) Assistant Director of Finance Sundin related that Haven Humane Society, with staff concurrence, has requested that its contract term be changed to coincide with the City's budget cycle ending June 30th. The 1992-93 budget includes an $187,800.00 expenditure for the Haven Humane Society contract. Currently, an analysis of the costs for animal control services and levels of service is in progress. This contract extension will provide sufficient time for staff and Haven Humane Society to complete ongoing negotiations on the new contract. As directed by Council, the contract amount may be increased or decreased based on the results of the cost analysis and contract negotiations. The results of these negotiations may influence the current expenditures of the City's General Fund. Ms. Sundin stated that the Redding Municipal Code establishes dog licensing as a yearly program and sets dog license fees by ordinance. The City Clerk is recommending a three-year program for the City which would reduce the costs of administration, mailing, and processing applications each year. The three- year program level is estimated to cost $15,000.00 annually versus the current annual cost of approximately $48,000.00. Staff is also requesting that the license fee be set by resolution which would allow more flexibility in recovering the costs of service on an annual basis. It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution extending Haven Humane Society's contract to June 30, 1993 and direct staff to continue cost analysis and negotiations with Haven Humane Society for a long-term contract. It is further recommended that Council offer the ordinance for first reading which would provide for a three-year dog licensing program and establish dog license fees by resolution. 8 12/01/92 Council Member Arness offered Ordinance No. 2034 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Sections 7.12.060 and 7.12.090 of the Redding Municipal Code pertaining to dog licenses, specifically the establishment of a three-year dog licensing program and the establishment of dog license fees by resolution. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson, directing staff to continue its cost analysis and negotiations with Haven Humane Society for a long-term contract and adopting Resolution No. 92-478, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Animal Regulation Services Agreement between the City of Redding and Haven Humane Society, Inc., extending the term of said contract through June 30, 1993. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness and Moss Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Dahl Abstain: Council Members - Kehoe Resolution No. 92-478 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. SACRAMENTO RIVER FRONTAGE AT SALT CREEK - Offer to Sell Property to City (C-070-010) Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed the Report to City Council dated November 24, 1992, incorporated herein by reference, which highlighted action taken to date regarding the offer to sell the City Sacramento River frontage at Salt Creek. Mr. Perry indicated that a completed appraisal has been received from Ryan and Associates valuing the property at $43,000.00. Staff understands that the property is currently in escrow, however, has been unable to contact the agent regarding its status. Mr. Perry explained that Council can either accept this report as an information item or direct staff to make an offer based upon the appraisal. In response to Council Member Kehoe, Mr. Perry said that adjudicating this issue in a court of law could prove to be more expensive than the appraised value as the City would be required to go through eminent domain proceedings. Council Member Arness favored offering the property owners an amount substantially lower than $43,000.00 or dropping the matter entirely. In response to Council Member Anderson, Mr. Perry replied that as far as staff can determine the parcel is legal and the Assessor's Office is treating it as such. He noted that approximately one acre of the property is above the floodplain and constitutes the bulk of the property's value. Mayor Moss stated that it is difficult to place a value on a piece of property such as this. Due to the property's proximity to the City's valuable Sacramento River Trail System, he favored purchasing the property for $43,000.00 in order to avoid any future litigation. Mr. Perry explained that if Council proceeded with the purchase of the property, at this point in time, it would simply be providing a back-up offer as the property is currently in escrow. He stated that Council may want to wait for the Recreation and Parks Commission's recommendation regarding the prioritizing of park projects before proceeding with this matter. Bill Nadle stated that it was his understanding that the subject property is not within the City limits or the City's sphere of influence. He stated that considerable engineering work has been completed and it was determined that the majority of the property would not flood unless Keswick Dam were to break. He understands that the property owner would like to build some type of structure on the property. An easement request is currently pending at the Bureau of Reclamation which would provide the necessary access to the property. Mr. Perry believed Mr. Nadle to be incorrect and that the property is within the City's sphere of influence. He noted that the City's determination as to 9 12/01/92 flooding is based on the March, 1974 flood which is defined as the 100-year flood for this area. A motion made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Arness, to take no action on the item at the present time was withdrawn by Council Member Anderson. MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Arness, to defer action regarding the acquisition of the Sacramento River frontage at Salt Creek and instruct staff to provide Council with additional information as soon as possible. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes OFFER BY GENE CRIPPA - re Sale or Trade of Property (C-070-010) Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed the Report to City Council dated November 23, 1992, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Gene Crippa's offer to sell or trade to the City 48 acres on the north side of the Sacramento River and east of the Stillwater Treatment Plant. Mr. Perry stated that prior to any real consideration, the value of the property needs to be determined. Staff believes the property could be used as part of a golf course, as mitigation for a golf course on City property, or as a public trail network. Mr. Perry noted that since the staff report was prepared, staff has been informed that Mr. Crippa has purchased the adjoining property, although the deed has not yet been recorded. Staff has also been informed by the real estate agent, that the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) ordered an appraisal on the property. The owner has been advised by DFG that no funds are available to acquire the property. Mr. Perry explained that if Council desires to consider the matter further, an appraisal should be ordered to determine the fair market value of the entire property and the floodplain area; however, prior to ordering an appraisal, it should be confirmed that the property owners are, in fact, interested in selling and would considering selling at the fair market value. The letter to the City did not contain an asking price; however, the property was listed at $830,000.00. He noted that if the golf course is not developed, there is probably no reason for the City to acquire the property. Mayor Moss stated that if the City goes forward with the development of the golf course, the property would be of considerable value and permit less vegetation in the area to be disturbed, which would be more amenable to the DFG. He favored directing staff to go forward with obtaining an appraisal. In response to Mayor Moss, Mr. Perry indicated that the appraisal would probably cost between $1,200.00 to $2,000.00. In response to Council Member Arness, Mr. Perry related that the circulation of the Requests for Qualification for the proposed golf course is now being completed. The next step would be to have a turn-key operator facilitate the design of the course, prepare an environmental impact report, set up the management of the course, obtain the necessary specialists to develop a financing package, etc. Council Member Arness asked if Council could condemn the subject property. City Attorney Hays explained that there is a specific provision which deals with the City's inability to condemn property for golf course purposes. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, directing staff to obtain an appraisal on the 48 acres of property Gene Crippa has offered to sell or trade to the City located on the north side of the Sacramento River and east of the Stillwater Treatment Plant and requesting staff to contact the Department of Fish and Game regarding the possibility of sharing the costs of the appraisal. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes EXCHANGE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT - re Acquisition of Bureau of Land Management Property in Southwest Oregon Gulch (C-070-010 & F-200-200-040) 10 12/01/92 Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council, at its meeting of March 17, 1992, budgeted funds and directed staff to prepare an agreement for consideration regarding the acquisition of Bureau of Land Management property in the Southwest Oregon Gulch. He explained that the exchange/purchase agreement is a three-party agreement whereby the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will sell the property to Daniel M. Tucker, Et Al, in exchange for land along the Sacramento River and the Trinity River. In turn, Daniel M. Tucker, Et Al, will sell the Southwest Oregon Gulch property to the City of Redding for the appraised value of $248,000.00. The necessary funds will come from the Solid Waste Fund. He noted that the City is the only remaining party to sign the agreement. It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. This will complete the acquisition of the head of the canyon for the potential landfill. Previously, the City acquired 200 acres to the east which comprises the lower end of the canyon. MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, approving the Three-Party Exchange Agreement among the Bureau of Land Management, the City of Redding, and Daniel M. Tucker, Et Al, regarding the acquisition of property in the Southwest Oregon Gulch and authorizing the Mayor to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes At the hour of 8:03 p.m., Mayor Moss adjourned the Redding City Council meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency and a Special Meeting of the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority. At the hour of 8:18 p.m., Mayor Moss reconvened the Regular Meeting of the Redding City Council. RESOLUTION - re Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, Series C and Market Street Redevelopment Project Tax Allocation Bonds, Series A (R-030-050-076) Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that the Redding Redevelopment Agency (RRA) authorized the sale of Tax Allocation Bonds in two series of bonds, one for the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Area and one for the Market Street Redevelopment Area in an amount not-to-exceed $8,500,000.00 and $3,000,000.00 respectively. The purpose of these debt issues is to finance certain improvements in the two Redevelopment Areas over the next three to four years. To facilitate this issue, RRA authorized the sale of the Tax Allocation Bonds to the Redding Joint Power Financing Authority (RJPFA), who will in turn sell the bonds to J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., the underwriter of the issue. Mr. Perry stated that redevelopment law requires the approval of the legislative body whenever redevelopment bonds are sold. He noted that the issue is not a debt of the City and debt service will be funded by tax increment generated in the project areas. It is recommended that Council adopt the necessary resolution approving the issuance of tax allocation bonds, the sale of those bonds to the RJPFA, and the subordination of the reimbursement agreements to such bond issue. MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that Resolution No. 92-479 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the issuance and sale of the Redding Redevelopment Agency Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project Tax Allocation Bonds, Series C and the Redding Redevelopment Agency Market Street Redevelopment Project Tax Allocation Bonds, Series A to the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority and confirming the senior lien of tax revenues pledged to the payment of such bonds. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Kehoe and Moss Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Dahl Resolution No. 92-479 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Community Development Advisory Committee (B-080-600-100) 11 12/01/92 Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that the Community Development Advisory Committee currently consists of 19 members which includes representation from the Planning Commission, the Redding Redevelopment Agency, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and various geographical segments of the community. The Redding Municipal Code also provides for representation from the Traffic and Parking Commission which was formally dissolved by Council. It is the recommendation of staff that Council reduce the membership on the Community Development Advisory Committee to 13. This would include representation from the Planning Commission, the Redding Redevelopment Agency, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and 10 citizens representing different geographical areas of the City. If Council concurs, it is recommended that the ordinance be offered for first reading. Council Member Kehoe offered Ordinance No. 2035 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 2.73.020 of the Redding Municipal Code pertaining to appointments to the Community Development Advisory Committee, specifically modifying the Committee's configuration and reducing its membership to 13. RESOLUTION - re Lease and Permit with Mercy Hospital of Redding dba Mercy Medical Center for Commercial Activities at Benton Airpark (C-070-100 & A-090-020) Council Member Anderson abstained from voting and discussion on this matter due to his membership on Mercy Medical Center's Advisory Board. Airports Director Ruff related that Mercy Medical Center has leased space in the City-owned corporate hangar at Benton Airpark since April 1, 1986. In March of 1991, staff commenced negotiations with Mercy for the renewal of the lease expiring March 31, 1991. Following receipt of the Lease and Permit, as prepared by the City, Mercy's legal counsel provided new insurance language to be incorporated into the document. While awaiting a mutually satisfactory resolution to the insurance question, the City commenced billing Mercy at the new rate which was effective retroactively to April 1, 1991. Staff recommends that Council adopt a resolution approving the Mercy Medical Center Lease and Permit for Commercial Activities. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that Resolution No. 92-480 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Lease and Permit for Commercial Activities at Benton Airpark entered into between the City of Redding and Mercy Hospital of Redding, Inc., dba Mercy Medical Center, effective April 1, 1991, through March 31, 1996, at an annual rental rate of $13,968.00, and authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Kehoe and Moss Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Dahl Abstain: Council Members - Anderson Resolution No. 92-480 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. WAIVER OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROCESS (RFP) - re Design of the Convention Center Roof Reconstruction (C-050-050) Assistant City Engineer Aasen recalled that Council, at its November 3, 1992, meeting, authorized staff to proceed with the debt issuance of approximately $462,000.00 to cover the cost of the roof repair and some parking lot repair at the Redding Convention Center. Mr. Aasen stated that since the roof repair contract would require some design and contract documents that are beyond the expertise of the engineering staff, it would be necessary to hire a consultant to handle this specialized work. The parking lot repair contract can be coordinated by City staff and done separately from the roof repair contract. Since the consultant cost would probably exceed $25,000.00, the normal procedure would be to circulate a Request for Proposal (RFP) to the local consultants for this work. However, since the firm of Nichols, Melburg and Rossetto is already very familiar with the project, it would be desirable to deal with them directly. To do this 12 12/01/92 would require waiving the RFP process and authorizing staff to negotiate directly with Nichols, Melburg and Rossetto. Mr. Aasen noted the following two reasons to waive the RFP process for the design work of the Convention Center roof reconstruction: 1) Mr. Rossetto is already familiar with the details of the roof repair since he prepared the original feasibility study; and 2) if the design contract is started quickly, the cost estimate can be fine-tuned enough to verify the project cost before the bonds are sold. This would allow staff time to adjust the bond amount, if necessary, or establish other funding sources. 13 12/01/92 Mr. Aasen noted that the Director of Community Services only has funds available to purchase a membrane roof for the Convention Center, which is approximately $75,000.00 less than a low pitch metal roof. It is the recommendation of staff that Council waive the RFP process for the design of the roof repair work on the Convention Center and authorize staff to negotiate directly with Nichols, Melburg and Rossetto for a design contract for the roof repair. In response to Mayor Moss, Mr. Aasen replied that the life of the membrane roof is approximately 12 to 20 years, versus the metal roof which is approximately 60 years. Council Member Arness favored utilizing a metal roof design. Given the difference in expected life spans, Council Member Anderson also favored the metal roof design. Mayor Moss indicated that a membrane roof would also require maintenance sooner than a metal roof. Mr. Aasen noted that if Council were to utilize a metal roof, the additional $75,000.00 would probably need to be subsidized by the General Fund. The Convention Center would be able to pick up this additional expenditure in 1997 when its bonds run out. In response to Mayor Moss, Assistant Finance Director Sundin reported that on an accrual basis, she believed transient occupancy tax had declined approximately six percent in this fiscal year. Given the close relationship of the General Fund and the Transient Occupancy Tax which flows to the Convention Center, Mayor Moss supported utilizing a metal roof and loaning the Convention Center Fund the balance of the required monies. Because the bond market is on the upswing, he did not believe it prudent to delay the sale of the bonds. In response to Council Member Kehoe, Mr. Aasen indicated that if the design were to go to an RFP process, the bidders would only have the summary information as not all the background data was included in the report. Council Member Kehoe stated that for him to support the bypass of an RFP process, the following criteria must be met: 1) There has to be a recognizable savings in dollars; 2) There has to be a recognizable savings as far as time; and 3) The firm to which the bid is awarded must clearly have superior skills in the arena. He questioned whether this request would meet the criteria. In addition, he questioned when the bonds would be sold. Ms. Sundin indicated that staff anticipates the bonds to be sold in early to mid January, 1993. Mr. Aasen provided the following response with regard to Council Member Kehoe's criteria requirements: 1) There is no way of knowing if any money would be saved by completing an RFP process. He estimated the cost to be about the same; 2) Staff was concerned whether it could meet the time deadline for the sale of the bonds by utilizing an RFP process; and 3) The architect is very familiar with the membrane roof and has completed similar projects. He commented, however, that more architects would probably be familiar with a metal roof design. In response to Mayor Moss, Mr. Aasen indicated that if the project went through an RFP process, staff would probably not be able to present a contract for Council's consideration until the second meeting in January, versus the second meeting in December if the process were bypassed. Council Member Anderson questioned the appropriateness of not going through the RFP process on this project. It was the consensus of Council that the bonds should be sold regardless of where staff was in the RFP process. 14 12/01/92 MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, directing staff to go through the normal Request for Proposal (RFP) process with regard to the design of the Convention Center Roof reconstruction. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson, directing staff to utilize a metal roof design for the Convention Center Roof reconstruction. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Alcoholic Beverage License Applications (A-110-140) Hunan Dragon (Chaisquang/Darasy/Khamvan/Phouthavong) 64 Lake Boulevard 15 12/01/92 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:40 p.m., Mayor Moss declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ____________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ City Clerk