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02/02/93
City Council, Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
Redding, California
February 2, 1993 7:10 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Fred Bloomer, Oak Run Bible Church.
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, Assistant City Manager
McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works Galusha, Director of
Planning and Community Development Perry, Chief of Police Blankenship,
Electric Utility Engineering Manager Russell, Fire Chief Bailey, Director of
Finance Downing, Public Works Operations Manager Russell, Director of General
Services Masingale, Director of Recreation and Parks Riley, Director of
Information Systems Kelley, Director of Personnel Bristow, Director of
Utilities/Customer Services Vokal, Associate Planner Hanson, Budget Services
Officer Starman, City Clerk Strohmayer and Secretary to the City Council
Rudolph.
RESOLUTION
- Recognizing Thomas P. Isitt as the Redding Improvement and
Development Excellence Program's "1992 Employee of the Year"
(P-100-200)
Mayor Moss conveyed that Thomas P. Isitt has been selected as the Redding
Improvement and Development Excellence Program's (P.R.I.D.E.) "1992 Employee
of the Year." His suggestion involved the usage of an automotive fuel filter
on the City's herbicide sprayers to filter out dirt that gets in the
sprayers.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Arness, that
Resolution No. 93-29 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding recognizing Thomas P. Isitt as the "Employee-of-the Year" for
calendar year 1992 in the City's program for Redding Improvement and
Developing Excellence (P.R.I.D.E.)
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 93-29 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Moss presented Mr. Isitt with a plaque denoting him as P.R.I.D.E.'s
"1992 Employee of the Year."
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes
- Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 12, 1993
Special Meeting of January 18, 1993
Regular Meeting of January 19, 1993
Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 20, 1993
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 14, check numbers 189450
through 190000 inclusive, in the amount of $4,193,577.19, be approved and
paid, and Payroll Register No. 15, check numbers 351463 through 352173
inclusive, in the amount of $848,933.92, and Automatic Payroll Deposits,
check numbers 14553 through 14723 inclusive, in the amount of $244,533.59,
for a total of $1,093,467.51, for the period of January 3, 1993 through
January 16, 1993, be approved.
TOTAL: $5,287,044.70
1993 Janitorial Supplies Vendor
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that Council approve the
selection of the evaluated low bidder, Easterday Janitorial Supply, in the
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amount of $10,777.98, as the blanket supplier of janitorial supplies for the
City for the period of February 1993 through December 1993.
Resolution
- Appropriating Funds and Authorizing Receipt of Related Revenue
re Expansion of Senior Citizens Hall
* (B-130-070 & C-050-700)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that Resolution No. 93-30
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
and adopting the 43rd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 92-306 (1)
appropriating $75,000.00 for a building addition to the Senior Citizens
Center; and (2) authorizing the receipt of $75,000.00 in related revenue.
Resolution
- Ordering Abandonment of Right-of-Way re Abandonment Application
A-1-92, by Cameo Homes (1045 Dana Drive)
(A-010-100)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Council make the following findings regarding Abandonment Application A-
1-92:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding,
California; and ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Redding
Planning Commission on April 28, 1992.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 93-31 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the vacation and
abandonment of a 30-foot by 142-foot section of the Dana Drive right-of-way
adjacent to 1045 Dana Drive (on the south side of Dana Drive, north of State
Highway 44, and east of the Churn Creek Road overcrossing)(A-1-92).
Sulphur Creek Park - Bureau of Land Management Property
(P-050)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that staff be authorized to contact the property owners adjoining the Sulphur
Creek Park property owned by the Bureau of Land Management and notifying them
of a public hearing to be conducted by the Recreation and Parks Commission
regarding the property's usage.
Resolution
- Appropriating Funds and Authorizing Receipt of Related Funds;
and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Agreement with Shasta County Regional
Transportation Planning Agency re California Clean Air Act
* (B-130-070 & E-020-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Resolution No. 93-32 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 41st amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 92-306 (1) appropriating $115,070.00 for costs associated with
various air quality projects; and (2) authorizing the receipt of $115,070.00
in related revenue.
It is also recommended that Council authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement, for the period ending December 31, 1993, between the Shasta County
Regional Transportation Planning Agency and the City of Redding regarding
activities associated with the California Clean Air Act.
Resolution
- re Amendment to Agreement with the Salvation Army for the
Homeless Shelter
(G-100-030-037)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Resolution No. 93-33 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving an amendment to the agreement between the City of
Redding and the Salvation Army for the homeless shelter, extending the term
to April 30, 1993, and requiring all assets to revert to the City if the
shelter is no longer operated, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
Set Public Hearing
- re Rezoning Application RZ-25-92, by Ron Mygrant
(Stillwater Heights Subdivision)
(L-010-230 & 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., February 16, 1993, to consider
RZ-25-92, a request to rezone property located within the Stillwater Heights
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Subdivision from "U" Unclassified to "R-2" Duplex Residential District and
"R3-30" Multiple-Family Residential District.
Resolution
- Approving Purchase of PG&E's Electric Facilities in the Westside
Road Area, Annexation 91-7
(E-090-020 & A-150-247)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No.
93-34 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement No. CDA 13032, in the amount of
$24,233.00, including $2,268.00 for severance, between Pacific Gas and
Electric Company and the City of Redding covering the electric distribution
facilities of Pacific Gas and Electric Company within the unincorporated area
known to the City as "Westside Road Area Annexation No. 91-7," and
authorizing the Mayor to sign all necessary documentation. Funds for this
purchase are included in the 1992-93 Capital Improvement Program as part of
the 1989 Electric System Project Financing Program, Job Order No. 9729-42.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2713, Purchase of 115kV SF6 Power Circuit
Breakers for Beltline Substation
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2713, purchase of 115kV SF6 power circuit breakers for Beltline
Substation, be awarded to the evaluated low bidder, ABB Power T&D Company, in
the amount of $160,489.13, including all items in Bid Group II except 2.14.
Funds for this purchase are included in the 1989 Electric System Project
Financing Program, Job Order No. 9284-21.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2720, Plastic Utilities Duct
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2720, plastic utilities duct, be awarded to the low evaluated bidder,
Herning Underground Supply, in the amount of $21,131.10, for the period of
March 1, 1993 to February 28, 1994. Funds for this purchase are included in
the 1992-93 fiscal year budget.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2721, Purchase of One 115kV Circuit Switcher
and Support Structure for Beltline Substation
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2721, purchase of one 115kV circuit switcher and support structure for
Beltline Substation, be awarded to Siemens Energy and Automation, in the
amount of $44,511.71. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1989
Electric System Project Financing Program, Job Order No. 9284-27.
Resolution
- Rejecting Bid Schedule No. 2722, Purchase of 115kV Capacitor
Voltage Transformers for the Beltline Substation and Authorizing City Manager
to Negotiate Directly with Trench Electric
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No.
93-35 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
rejecting all bids (which were incomplete) in Bid Schedule No. 2722 for the
purchase of 115kV capacitor voltage transformers for the Beltline Substation;
and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the purchase with the low
bidder, Trench Electric, at a price not to exceed $37,473.15. Funds for this
purchase are included in the 1989 Electric System Project Financing Program,
Job Order No. 9284-23.
Pursuit Policy
- Response to John Sanderson
(P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Council not supply a letter
of support to State legislators regarding pursuit policies as requested by
John Sanderson.
Request to Sell Alcoholic Beverages
- Redding Rodeo Association
(A-110-100)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Council authorize the Redding
Rodeo Association to sell alcoholic beverages at the following events to be
held at the rodeo grounds: 1) Steak Feed - May 8, 1993 from 4:00 p.m. to
2:00 a.m. May 9, 1993; 2) Rodeo - May 13, 1993 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.;
3) Rodeo - May 14, 1993 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. May 15, 1993; and 4)
Rodeo - May 15, 1993 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. May 16, 1993.
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Resolution - Appropriating Funds re Bid Schedule No. 2661, Traffic Signal
Installation at Victor and Hartnell Avenues
* (B-130-070 & T-080-700 & B-050-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 93-
36 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 44th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 92-
306 appropriating $30,000.00 to cover the costs of contract administration
and inspection of traffic signal installation at Victor and Hartnell Avenues.
Resolution
- Summarily Vacating Easement between Lancers Lane and Browning
Street
(A-010-040)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 93-
37 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
summarily vacating that portion of the public service easement located
between Lancers Lane and Browning Street deeded to the City by separate
instrument recorded July 12, 1984, in Book 2077 at Page 412 of Official
Records of Shasta County (APN 071-150-48).
Acceptance of Final Map
- Rosetree Subdivision, Unit 1 and 2 (S-10-89) (East
of Shasta View Drive and south of Old Alturas Road at the east end of
Salmonberry Drive)
(S-100-669)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Final Map for
Rosetree Subdivision, Unit 1 and 2, be approved, the Mayor be authorized to
sign the Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk file the Map with the
Shasta County Recorder.
Set Public Hearing
- re Proposed Water Rate Increase
(W-030-400)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that a public hearing
be set for 7:00 p.m., March 2, 1993, to consider the proposed water rate and
connection fee increases.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted
as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe & Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 93-30, 93-31, 93-32, 93-33, 93-34, 93-35, 93-36, and 93-37
are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
- re General Plan Amendment GPA-16-92, by the City of Redding
(South of Viking Way and east of Abernathy Lane)
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding General Plan Amendment GPA-16-92.
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 January 25, 1993
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that the Planning
Commission recommended approval of a General Plan amendment which would
reclassify 111 acres under City ownership located south of Viking Way and
east of Abernathy Lane to "Industrial" and "Public/Institutional." The
purpose of the amendment is to reflect the public ownership of the property,
to address the potential uses proposed by the City, and to ensure
compatibility with surrounding private lands.
Mr. Perry stated that the City Council has determined that the property may
be the site of the City's Corporation Yard and Solid Waste Transfer and
Recycling Facility. Given the scope and nature of the activities associated
with these two future uses, staff feels the appropriate designation of this
area of property is "Industrial."
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Mr. Perry explained that staff is recommending that the remaining southerly
60 acres of the site along Tarmac Road be classified as
"Public/Institutional." This classification is intended for public and
quasi-public uses such as government offices, public utility and sewer
facilities, recreation facilities, and parks. Although there is not a
proposed use or plan for the area, the classification would help provide
reasonable notice of public ownership of the property and the nature of uses
which may occur.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that Council
ratify the Negative Declaration and approve in concept the reclassification
of the subject property to "Industrial" and "Public/Institutional."
Helen Kelly, while not opposed to the "Industrial" designation, indicated
that surrounding residents are concerned about the "Public/Institutional"
classification and the possible uses which may be permitted under this
classification, such as group homes, a jail, etc. She questioned what the
"Public/Institutional" classification permitted.
Mr. Perry related that the exact potential usage of the property is not
presently known; however, it could have many public type uses ranging from
park improvements to an electrical substation. Under any scenario, it is the
City's policy to require use permits for City development projects. Such
projects would be subject to environmental review and conditioning to ensure
compatibility with surrounding property under private ownership.
Mayor Moss reiterated that before any development occurs, the project would
have to go through a permit process. Surrounding property owners would
thereby receive adequate notification and an opportunity to respond to the
proposed project.
In response to Council Member Anderson, Mr. Perry explained that the term
"Institutional" commonly refers to such uses as a college, hospital and in
some cases a larger church. With regard to the City, it involves public uses
only.
Mayor Moss determined that there were no additional individuals wishing to
speak on the matter and closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Arness, that
Council make the following findings regarding General Plan Amendment
Application GPA-16-92:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding,
California; and ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of
Administrative Review on November 4, 1992. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Arness,
conceptually approving General Plan Amendment Application GPA-16-92, amending
the classification of 111 acres of property generally located south of Viking
Way and east of Abernathy Lane to "Industrial" and "Public/Institutional."
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-13-92, by North
Central Development (3584 through 3700 Railroad Avenue)
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding General Plan Amendment Application GPA-13-92.
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 January 25, 1993
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that the Planning
Commission, at its meeting of January 12, 1993, recommended approval of a
request to amend the General Plan on properties located at 3584 through 3700
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Railroad Avenue from "Residential, 6.0 units per acre" to "Residential, 9.0
units per acre."
It is the recommendation of both the Planning Commission and staff that
Council ratify the Negative Declaration and approve the amendment in concept.
Gary Stokes, President of North Central Development, concurred with staff's
recommendation. He noted that a large portion of the property is not
developable and will remain as "Greenway."
Mayor Moss determined that there were no additional individuals wishing to
speak on the matter and closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Arness, that
Council make the following findings regarding General Plan Amendment
Application GPA-13-92:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan:
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding,
California; and ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Planning
Commission on January 12, 1993. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Arness,
conceptually approving General Plan Amendment Application GPA-13-92, amending
the General Plan on property located at 3584 through 3700 Railroad Avenue to
"Residential, 9.0 units per acre." The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Rezoning Application RZ-21-92, by North Central
Development (3584 through 3700 Railroad Avenue)
(L-010-230)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Rezoning Application RZ-21-92.
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 dated January 25, 1993
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that the Planning
Commission, at its meeting of January 12, 1993, recommended approval of a
request to rezone 10.9 acres of property located at 3584 through 3700
Railroad Avenue from "RM-6-F" Multiple-Family Residential District to "RM-9-
F" Multiple-Family Residential District.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that Council
ratify the Negative Declaration and offer the necessary ordinance for first
reading.
Gary Stokes, President of North Central Development, concurred with staff's
recommendation.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Arness, that
Council make the following findings regarding Rezoning Application RZ-21-92:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding,
California; and ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Planning
Commission on January 12, 1993. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Anderson offered Ordinance No. 2041 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section
18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain
real property in the City of Redding to "RM-9-F" Multiple-Family Residential
District with site-plan-review criteria. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- Appointment and Reappointments
(B-080-600-100)
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Kehoe,
appointing Suzanne Kowalewski to the Community Development Advisory Committee
to serve a four-year term expiring December 1, 1996 and reappointing the
following individuals to serve four-year terms expiring December 1, 1996:
Suzanne Blackburn, Patti Bosetti, Chris Brown, Bill Cox, Wilson Curle, Jim
Chapin, Linda Heiser, Brian Humble, Jim Elkins, and Dave Rutledge. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 2040
- re Rezoning Application RZ-23-92, by Harold Shaw and the
City of Redding (South of Hartnell Avenue between Oxford and Bunker Streets)
(L-010-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2040 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 Dahl,
that Ordinance No. 2040 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code
relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding to
"RM-9" Multiple-Family Residential District (RZ-23-92).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 2040 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Commending Robert Bosworth for His Service as Shasta County
Supervisor for District 2
(A-050-060)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Resolution No. 93-38 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding commending Robert "Bob" Bosworth for his service to Shasta
County and the City of Redding as Shasta County Supervisor for District 2.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 93-38 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
"Ready to Go" Projects for Possible Federal Funding
(G-100-070)
City Manager Christofferson stated that President Clinton is expected to
reference his program which is intended to invest in job creation projects
through local governments during his State of the Union Address. In
preparation for that, the U.S. Conference of Mayors has invited cities to
provide information on the types of projects they might be prepared to
undertake, with commitment of the funds within 120 days and completion of the
projects by the end of the calendar year. Based on information received from
the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Caltrans, it is expected that the projects
will generally fall in the transportation and Community Development Block
Grant areas. The final program is not known and may be entirely different.
Mr. Christofferson provided Council with a listing of the projects to be
transmitted to the U.S. Conference of Mayors and noted that the listing is
not prioritized. He believed that the federal government would develop a
formula based on either population, an inverted employment index, or a
combination thereof. Each city might then be provided with a specific amount
of funding and allowed to prioritize the projects which fit the required
specifications based on the allocated funding.
He cautioned Council that if funding is received, some projects may require
Council to approve the bypass of the request for proposal (RFP) process.
In response to Council Member Arness, Mr. Christofferson related that based
on the information received to date, it is not apparent that the Corporation
Yard building structure would qualify under the program. However, the
associated street improvements and extension of utilities are included in the
list of proposed projects.
This was an informational item and no action was required.
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RESOLUTION
- Agreement with Midtown Mall Benefit Corporation re Downtown Mall
Maintenance
RESOLUTION
- Appropriating Funds and Authorizing Receipt of Related Revenue
* (B-130-070 & M-010-200-395)
Assistant City Manager McMurry recalled that Assemblyman Statham carried an
amendment to the Benefit Assessment District Act of 1982, AB2985, which was
signed into law by the Governor with an effective date of January 1, 1993.
This permitted Downtown Mall property owners to assess themselves for the
maintenance of the Downtown Mall facilities, which currently costs the City
approximately $300,000.00 annually. Predicated on this action, Council
appropriated $149,000.00, or six months funding, for the General Fund-
provided Downtown Mall maintenance and operation program. It was presumed
that a cents-per-square-foot assessment would be approved by the property
owners and utilized, through a contract with a non-profit corporation that
they would form, to cover the mall maintenance and operation for the
remainder of the 1992-93 fiscal year.
Mr. McMurry explained that to date, the property owners have not been able to
come together to form a non-profit corporation to contract with the City for
the mall maintenance and operation. In the interim, Bob Dicker, together
with Russ Northrup of Payless and Michele Goedert of Property Management
Services, as individuals, have proposed to form their own non-profit
corporation, The Midtown Mall Benefit Corporation (MMBC), and contract with
the City to perform only the general mall maintenance and custodial
activities for the remainder of this fiscal year. The City's General Fund
would continue to be responsible for the other operational and capital
expenditures that may be required.
Mr. McMurry stated that Mr. Dicker and his colleagues indicate that custodial
maintenance of the mall, its opening and closing, etc. can be accomplished
through a contract with MMBC for $38,600.00, representing a savings to the
City of approximately $3,000.00, for the remainder of fiscal year 1992-93.
This would, of course, require waiver of the request for proposal (RFP)
process. Since the City will continue to provide skilled repair work and pay
for the lighting and other operational expenses, it would be prudent to
allocate $95,120.00 to cover maintenance and operation activity by the City
and another $38,600.00 in anticipation of the contract with MMBC, for a total
of $133,720.00. This appropriation would be partially offset by revenues in
the amount of $60,500.00 from Business Area Improvement Assessments and
heating and air conditioning revenues, thereby, requiring a net expenditure
of approximately $73,200.00 for the remainder of the 1992-93 fiscal year.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution
appropriating an additional $133,720.00 for mall maintenance activities,
waive the request for proposal process and adopt a resolution approving a
short-term contract with MMBC to perform mall maintenance activity for the
remainder of the 1992-93 fiscal year. He noted that approval of these items
starts the process of privatizing the Downtown Mall. In addition, it might
provide the momentum necessary to form the larger property owner corporation.
In response to Council Member Anderson, Director of Finance Downing confirmed
that the additional appropriation would bring the City's reserve to
approximately $520,000.00.
In response to Council Member Anderson, Mr. McMurry related that the
maintenance services are currently being performed by a City employee. Once
the agreement is approved, this employee would be transferred to an already
budgeted Enterprise Fund vacancy; thereby resulting in no net increase in
cost.
Council Member Arness acknowledged that while the savings of awarding a
contract to MMBC for the maintenance and operation of the Downtown Mall is
minimal, it represents a step in the right direction.
Mayor Moss concurred with Council Member Anderson.
In response to Council Member Kehoe, Mr. McMurry believed it is the objective
of the principals of MMBC to have the larger corporation in place by July 1,
1993. If the corporation is not in place, he stated that Council would have
the following options: 1) Negotiate an extension to the agreement with
MMBC; 2) Have City forces resume the maintenance activities; and 3)
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Contract with another firm to perform the work. He commented that if the
larger property owner corporation is not formed, there is not much prospect
of any realized savings.
Council Member Anderson questioned whether the City could discontinue
providing service to the Downtown Mall after July 1, 1993, if the larger
property owner corporation is not formed.
Mr. McMurry replied that there are significant legal entanglements associated
with discontinuing service to the Downtown Mall.
Council Member Kehoe favored taking a proactive position and developing
contingency plans should the larger property owner corporation not
materialize by July 1, 1993.
Mayor Moss asked staff to provide Council Members Kehoe and Anderson with
previous information concerning the Downtown Mall which has lead up to the
current recommendation. He viewed the recommendation as a solid step
forward.
Robert Dicker indicated that now the appropriate legislation is in place, the
matter will need to go to the vote of the property owners. The goal is to
have everything in place by July 1, 1993, if not sooner. He stated that the
proposal is to assess Downtown Mall property owners three cents a square
foot, thereby raising approximately $102,000.00. He explained that
$62,000.00 of this revenue would be used to pay for the Mall's lighting. He
indicated that the City would continue to be responsible for street lighting,
however, the property owners would review possible means of reducing the
cost. Mr. Dicker expressed his confidence that the larger property owner
corporation would be approved, as he has received verbal commitments from 51
percent of the property owners.
In response to Council Member Anderson, Mr. Dicker stated that the roof has
been neglected for some time. He hopes to make the necessary roof repairs,
as well as heating and air conditioning system repairs from monies the City
maintains which are designated for such purposes. The repairs should keep it
functional for at least five years.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
waiving the Request for Proposal (RFP) Process and adopting Resolution No.
93-39, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
entering into an agreement, terminating June 30, 1993, between the City of
Redding and the Midtown Mall Benefit Corporation, Inc. for the operation and
maintenance of the Downtown Mall; and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City of Redding.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 93-39 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that
Resolution No. 93-40 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving and adopting the 34th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 92-306 (1) appropriating $133,720.00 for the Downtown Mall;
and (2) authorizing the receipt of $60,500.00 in related revenue.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 93-40 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Appropriating Funds for Acquisition of Land from Elks Lodge for
River Trail Extension at 250 Elk Drive
* (B-130-070 & C-070-010 & P-040-460-700)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council
previously accepted an anonymous gift of funds to be used for the acquisition
of river frontage from the Redding Elks Lodge and directed staff to prepare a
budget resolution for acquisition should the Elks' membership vote favorably
to sell the land to the City.
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Mr. Perry stated that the Elks' membership voted in favor of selling the land
to the City, at a cost of $175,000.00, based on all the conditions outlined
in the Report to City Council dated December 15, 1992. The sources of funds
proposed are the $150,000.00 anonymous gift and $28,000.00 in Park
Development Funds. The Elks Lodge agreed to sell the land substantially
below the appraised value based on a commitment by the City to construct the
trail as soon as possible.
Mr. Perry explained that an opportunity exists to complete this link of the
trail with the trail-widening project scheduled for this summer. It is
estimated that this additional 1,400-foot trail extension would cost
$98,900.00. The higher than usual cost for this segment of trail is based on
several factors relating to the negotiated agreement with the Elks Club. It
is staff's intent to pursue funding through the McConnell Foundation or the
"Bicycle" category funding under the federal Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991.
The completion of the trail through the Elks' property and the widening of
the trail have long been recognized as necessary to accommodate the trail's
high usage and to encourage trail users to park in designated parking lots
instead of residential areas like Harlan Drive. It is the recommendation of
staff that Council adopt a budget resolution for the acquisition of the
property, direct staff to enter escrow, direct staff to proceed with
designing and constructing the trail extension in conjunction with the trail-
widening project, and direct staff to submit grant requests for outside
funding.
Mr. Perry acknowledged Associate Planner Hanson's efforts on this project.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that
Resolution No. 93-41 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving and adopting the 42nd amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 92-306 (1) appropriating $178,000.00 for acquisition of land
for the Sacramento River Trail and (2) authorizing the receipt of $150,000.00
in related revenue.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 93-41 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Kehoe,
directing staff to enter escrow regarding the acquisition of property from
the Elks Lodge, directing staff to proceed with designing and constructing
the trail extension in conjunction with the trail-widening project, and
directing staff to submit the necessary grant requests for outside funding.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REQUEST BY JOHN AND DEBORAH STOKES
- re Acquisition of City-Owned Land on
Island Drive
(C-070-200)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council, at
its meeting of June 2, 1993, declared property in the vicinity of the
Bonnyview Ditch surplus and authorized staff to obtain an appraisal. This
action was in response to a request from John and Deborah Stokes to purchase
5,747.36 square feet of City-owned land. An appraisal completed November 12,
1992 by Ryan and Associates established the fair market value of the land
requested by the Stokes at $9,000.00.
Mr. Perry indicated that the City subsequently received a revised offer from
the Stokes to purchase approximately 540 square feet of the northerly portion
of the City parcel at $1.57 per square foot. The purchase would allow the
construction of an addition to their home located north of and adjacent to
the City-owned land. In addition, they have offered to accept the remainder
of the 5,747.36 square feet of the surplus property in exchange for the
responsibility of maintaining and accepting liability for the property. The
total amount offered by the Stokes is $847.80 plus all escrow fees.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council decline the offer and retain
the entire parcel for possible sale in the future.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe,
declining the offer of John and Deborah Stokes to purchase a portion of City-
owned land on Island Drive and retaining the entire parcel for possible sale
in the future. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
USE PERMIT APPLICATION UP-1-93
- by Paul Converse
(L-010-390)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that Paul Converse
is requesting permission to rebuild a nonconforming residence, which was
destroyed by fire in October 1992, on property located at 2001 College View
Drive. Pursuant to Section 18.58.060 of the Zoning Code, a nonconforming
building damaged or destroyed by fire to more than 75 percent of the assessed
value may be restored to its original floor area only if made to conform to
all the regulations in the district in which it is located and a use permit
is first obtained.
Mr. Perry explained the General Plan allows for three units per acre. The
maximum allowable density for the property is 4.4 units. The zoning of the
property is "U" Unclassified District, which requires that the density not
exceed that allowed by the General Plan. Further the general plan
classification does not allow multiple-family development. The property
currently contains four older unattached houses.
Mr. Perry noted that it is expected that much of the property will first be
acquired to widen Shasta View Drive and then to construct an overcrossing.
The latter will be an elevated structure with earth ramps to cover Collyer
Drive, Highway 299 and Shasta View Drive. Even if the permit were approved,
street improvements would be required. To be put in the right place, the
City would have to require dedication of right-of-way, which would utilize
most of the developable area for the fifth residence.
Mr. Perry indicated that the Planning Commission, following a 3 to 3 vote to
deny the use permit, recommended that the application be forwarded to
Council. It is staff's recommendation that UP-1-93 be found inconsistent
with the General Plan and denied. It is further recommended that Council
direct staff to determine if the owner would be willing to trade the south
end of the property for City surplus property.
In response to Council Member Anderson, Mr. Perry related that the property
is not within the redevelopment area.
In response to Mayor Moss, Mr. Perry indicated that before any improvements
are made to the property, it might be beneficial to inquire if the property
owners would be receptive to trading for some residual parcel elsewhere,
thereby setting the property aside for future right-of-way and avoid future
problems when road development begins.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
denying Use Permit Application UP-1-93, by Paul Converse, as it is
inconsistent with the General Plan and directing staff to determine if the
property owner would be willing to trade the south end of the property for
City surplus property. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION
- re Previously Approved General Plan Amendments
(G-030-010)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted a resolution to
adopt General Plan Amendments previously approved by City Council. It is the
recommendation of staff that the necessary resolution be adopted.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Resolution No. 93-42 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding amending the General Plan of the City of Redding by adopting
the following General Plan Amendments: (1) General Plan Amendment GPA-13-
92, by North Central Development (3584 through 3700 Railroad Avenue),
amending the General Plan to "Residential, 9.0 units per acre;" and (2)
General Plan Amendment GPA-16-92, by the City of Redding (South of Viking Way
and east of Abernathy Lane), amending the General Plan to "Industrial" and
"Public/Institutional."
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
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Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 93-42 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
VISIT TO SUNNYVALE
- re Examination of Permit Process
(A-050-250)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry related that a letter has
been received from the Shasta Builders Exchange suggesting a trip by Builders
Exchange members, Council members, and staff to Sunnyvale to review its
development services process.
Kent Dagg, Executive Director of the Shasta Builders Exchange, indicated that
as part of their review of the 1989 Code Review Report, the Builders Exchange
is suggesting that City Council Members and staff visit the City of Sunnyvale
and review its one-stop permit process. He related that he has already
visited Sunnyvale and found the operation to be extremely impressive. He
noted that 65 percent of the permits are issued on the spot. In addition,
Sunnyvale's Economic Development Coordinator indicated that City has realized
more revenue as a result of the process which was implemented in 1984. He
provided Council with a copy of a video tape of Sam Donaldson's report aired
on ABC on December 29, 1992, which highlighted the changes taking place in
the City of Sunnyvale and the results.
In response to Council Member Arness, Mr. Dagg indicated that he would like
to meet with staff and establish objectives to be accomplished during the
visit to Sunnyvale. Part of his objective is to take a set of plans which
the City has processed and see how Sunnyvale interprets them.
Council Members Anderson and Arness expressed a desire to visit Sunnyvale.
Mayor Moss suggested that if a Council Member wanted to visit Sunnyvale and
review its services that they inform City Manager Christofferson and he would
make the necessary arrangements.
No action was required on this item.
STATUS CHANGE OF PART-TIME CLERK IN FLEET MANAGEMENT
(A-050-150-150 & P-100-320)
General Services Director Masingale requested that Council approve the
conversion of a Fleet Management part-time clerk from Status 9 to full-time.
He acknowledged that the City is in the midst of a hiring freeze, however,
because of the voluntary "right-sizing" measures within fleet operations
which have resulted in expenditure reductions of $277,474.00, staff feels
justified in making the requested conversion.
Mr. Masingale noted that Enterprise Fund departments represent 65 percent of
Fleet Management's business. Therefore, the additional costs will only
represent a 35 percent impact on the General Fund.
Mr. Masingale explained that if the clerk is not available, miscellaneous
services have to be performed by mechanics, garagemen, or supervisory staff
at more than twice the hourly rate. Staff feels the benefits of retaining
the clerk and her valuable experience, varied abilities and skills far
outweigh the additional costs of adding a full-time employee.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the conversion of
Fleet Management's part-time clerk from a Status 9 to full-time. This
conversion will result in an increase in Fleet Management's personnel budget
of $7,382.00 for the remainder of this fiscal year and $17,716.00 each year
thereafter.
Council Member Kehoe questioned whether Mr. Masingale had completed a
departmental Work Force Management Plan.
Mr. Masingale indicated that he frequently meets with his staff and verbally
reviews the operations, however, nothing has been documented in the form of a
Work Force Management Plan.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Arness,
approving the conversion of Fleet Management's part-time clerk from a Status
9 to full-time resulting in an increased cost of $7,382.00 for the remainder
of the 1992-93 fiscal year and $17,716.00 each year thereafter.
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Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Dahl and Moss
Noes: Council Members - Anderson and Kehoe
Absent: Council Members - None
Council Member Arness explained that he voted in favor of the proposal based
on the appearance that staff is protecting savings which have been realized.
REQUEST TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
- Rotary Club of Redding
(A-110-100)
Council Member Anderson abstained from discussion and voting on this matter.
City Clerk Strohmayer related that the Rotary Club of Redding has requested
permission to sell alcoholic beverages at its annual Wild Game Feed to be
held at the Senior Citizens' Hall on March 16, 1993, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30
p.m.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the request subject to
the acquisition of liquor liability insurance.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
approving the request of the Rotary Club of Redding to sell alcoholic
beverages at its annual Wild Game Feed to be held at the Senior Citizens Hall
on March 16, 1993, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., subject to the acquisition
of liquor liability insurance.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - Anderson
REQUEST TO REMOVE TREES
- at 1705 Verda Street
(A-050-200-075)
Recreation and Parks Director Riley explained that the Recreation and Parks
Commission, at its meeting of January 20, 1993, reviewed the request of
Daniel Fehr to remove two tulip trees and one magnolia tree at 1705 Verda
Street and recommended the trees not be removed.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council uphold the Recreation and
Parks Commission's decision to deny the removal of the trees and direct staff
to prune the subject trees in an effort to reduce the associated problems.
In response to Council Member Kehoe, Mr. Riley related that the City's Tree
Ordinance is written so that no trees can be removed without the City's
permission. Staff's decision can, however, be appealed to the Recreation and
Parks Commission and City Council.
Council Member Kehoe stated that if the applicant were to pay all costs
associated with the removal of the trees and replanted trees in accordance
with the Recreation and Parks Department's standards, he would favor the
applicant's request.
Council Member Anderson noted that it is apparent that the root structure is
at the point of causing damage to the sidewalks and possibly the street.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Dahl, to
uphold the Recreation and Parks Commission's decision to deny the request by
Daniel Fehr to remove two tulip trees and one magnolia tree at 1705 Verda
Street and direct staff to prune the subject trees in an effort to reduce the
associated problems.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Dahl and Moss
Noes: Council Members - Anderson and Kehoe
Absent: Council Members - None
RESOLUTION
- re Public Convenience and Necessity Requiring the Acquisition of
Easement for Buckeye Waterline Project
(W-030-725)
City Attorney Hays explained that it would only be necessary for Council to
initiate eminent domain proceedings with regard to the property owned by June
Sykes, as the Imhof/Edwards party had accepted the City's offer.
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Public Works Director Galusha related that the Buckeye Water Treatment Plant
and pipeline require 21 private easements. To date, the firm of Martin
Appraisal and Acquisition has been successful in negotiating with the all
property owners with the exception of the property owned by June Sykes. He
stated that written offers have been made and several follow-up meetings and
phone conversations were held to avoid condemnation proceedings.
Unfortunately, the negotiations were unsuccessful and it is necessary for the
City to move forward with a resolution of public need and necessity to meet
the schedule for advertising and construction of this project.
Mr. Galusha noted that the permanent easement is already encumbered by an
existing easement for road and utility purposes. It is staff's
interpretation that this easement was created for the benefit of the parcels
served. Therefore, the property is already encumbered by an easement and the
pipeline operation will not change the surface use.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution of public
convenience and necessity for the acquisition by condemnation of the property
owned by June Sykes to allow for the construction of the Buckeye Water
Treatment Plant project.
City Attorney Hays clarified that the property is in an area where patent
easements were created for the benefit of the parcels. The water line is a
transmission line and not a service line of any magnitude and will not
benefit the properties. The City is, therefore, seeking to obtain the
required easement for the pipeline. He stated that the property owners were
advised that they could appear before Council and speak on the matter.
In response to Council Member Kehoe, Mr. Hays stated that the property owners
are of the opinion that the property value offered by the City is not
adequate.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Arness,
that Resolution No. 93-43 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding finding that public convenience and necessity require the
acquisition of an easement interest in the real property owned by June Sykes,
commonly referred to as Assessor's Parcel Number 011-630-15, for the purposes
of public improvements, namely the Buckeye Waterline Project.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 93-43 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(P-150-150)
John Sanderson explained that it is apparent that recent State legislation
would set a precedent with regard to pursuit policies in the State of
California. He stated that it is unfortunate that innocent people had to die
before such legislation was enacted. He suggested that the Chiefs of Police
within the State of California conduct a conference and establish a State-
wide pursuit policy. He suggested that the following wording obtained from
San Diego's policy be utilized, "The key to a successful conclusion of high
speed pursuits and subsequent apprehension is dependent upon self-discipline
and sound professional judgment."
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS
(A-110-140)
Islander (Roberts, Allan R. and Evangeline K.)
1109 Hartnell Avenue #16
Gold Hills Grille (Duarte, David & Landa, Edward & Maxine)
1955 Gold Hills Drive
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:38 p.m., Mayor Moss
declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk