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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1993-09-211 09/21/93 City Council, Regular Meeting City Council Chambers Redding, California September 21, 1993 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Boys Scouts of America Troop 37. The Invocation was offered by Father Les Westling, All Saints Episcopal Church. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arness with the following Council Members present: Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness. Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager McMurry, Director of Public Works Galusha, Director of Planning and Community Development Perry, Chief of Police Blankenship, Electric Utility Resources Manager Coleman, Fire Chief Bailey, Assistant City Attorney Calkins, Police Captain Byard, Director of Finance Downing, Public Works Operations Manager Russell, Director of General Services Masingale, Director of Information Systems Kelley, Housing Supervisor Garrity, City Treasurer Linville, 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. 5, check numbers 197485 through 198038 inclusive, in the amount of $3,216,548.71, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 6 check numbers 364661 through 365432 inclusive, in the amount of $869,979.21, and Automatic Payroll Deposits, check numbers 16898 through 17071 inclusive, in the amount of $257,864.91, for a total of $1,127,844.12, for the period of August 29, 1993, through September 11, 1993, be approved. TOTAL: $4,344,392.83 Treasurer's Report - August 1993 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability - $ 51,741,211.09 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $230,969,627.11 Resolution - Endorsement of Proposition 168 re Election Requirements for Affordable Housing Development (L-040-300 & H-150) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that Resolution No. 93-352 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving endorsement of Proposition 168, election requirements for affordable housing development. Planning and Community Development Monthly Status Report (A-050-250) It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director that the Monthly Status Report through August 1993, for the following work areas be accepted: (1) Annexations; (2) Zoning, Subdivision, and General Plan Amendments; (3) Building and Population; (4) Housing Assistance and Rehabilitation; and (5) Redevelopment. Resolution - Authorizing Submission of Application for Funding under HOME Program (G-100-070-300) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that Resolution No. 93-339 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager to file an application for federal fiscal year 1993 funding under the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) in the amount of $1,000,000 with the California State Department of Housing and Community Development. 2 09/21/93 Right-of-Way Grant with Bureau of Land Management - re Buenaventura Plan Line (Keswick Dam Road west of Quartz Hill Road) (L-010-200) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that the City Manager be authorized to sign the Right-of-Way Grant/Temporary Use Permit with the Bureau of Land Management regarding the Buenaventura Plan Line. Tentative Subdivision Map S-47-90 - West Ridge Estates Subdivision, by Cornerstone Group (East of Placer Road and southeast of Campo Calle) (S-100-787-900) Council accepted the report containing the map and conditions of approval for Tentative Subdivision Map S-47-90 approved by the Planning Commission granting permission to create 106 single-family residential lots on 80 acres located 1,100 feet east of Placer Road and southeast of Campo Calle. 3 09/21/93 Set Public Hearing - re Use Permit Application UP-5-92 and Amendment to Development Agreement with Redding Medical Center (1100 Butte Street) (L-010-390) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., October 5, 1993, to consider an amendment to Use Permit UP-5-92 and an accompanying development agreement with Redding Medical Center regarding the expansion of its hospital facility at 1100 Butte Street. Set Public Hearing - re Rezoning Application RZ-9-93, by the City of Redding (Quail Ridge Subdivision, Units 2 through 8) (L-010-230 & S-100-607) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., October 5, 1993, to consider the rezoning of property within the Quail Ridge Subdivision, Units 2 through 8, from "U" and "U-FP" Unclassified Districts to "R-1" Single-Family Residential District. Resolution - Appropriating Funds re California Housing Rehabilitation Program (CHRP-O) * (B-130-070 & G-100-200) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that Resolution No. 93-340 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 17th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 93-239 appropriating $66,642 for the California Housing Rehabilitation Program (CHRP-O). Agreement - re Management of Channel 26 (T-040-350) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that staff be authorized to prepare an agreement with the County Office of Education regarding the management of Channel 26 for Council's consideration. City Policy Concerning Fire-Protection Measures of Safety Element (P-150-070 & G-030-070) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that Council accept the Report to City Council dated September 14, 1993, incorporated herein by reference, concerning the City's Policy regarding Fire- Protection Measures of the Safety Element. Construction of Identifier Signs - re Subdivision at Municipal Airport (S-100-017) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that Council direct staff to accomplish the following: 1) Use contingency funds to design and construct project identifier signs on the southwest and northwest corners of Knighton Road and Airport Road; 2) Construct the monument-style signs out of rock or concrete; and 3) Name the project the "Redding Airport Business Park." Resolution - re Public Power Week (A-050-060-600 & A-050-125) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that Resolution No. 93-341 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming October 3-9, 1993, as "Public Power Week." Resolution - re Exceptional Case Facilities Agreement with PG&E (E-120-150) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No. 93-342 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving 1) entering into and the Mayor executing the Exceptional Case Facilities Agreement between the City of Redding and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for the upgrade of the PG&E natural gas pipeline serving the Redding Power site; and 2) the payment of $4,920,906 to PG&E pursuant to said agreement. Funds for this request will be charged to Job Order 9146-38 and are available in the 1992 Electric Utility project financing. Resolution - re Request to Fill Four Positions in Electric Department and Appropriating Funds * (B-130-070 & A-050-125 & P-100-060) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No. 93-343 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding 4 09/21/93 approving and adopting the 16th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 93- 239: 1) Establishing one Senior System Operator, one Power and Fuels Contract Technician and two Power Preschedulers in the Electric Utility and approving the recruiting and hiring of said positions; and 2) Appropriating $174,490 for personnel-related costs. Bid Schedule No. 2776 - Construction of Power Control Center at Redding Power Plant (B-050-020 & E-120-150) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Council authorize a contingency in the amount of $34,716.80 for Bid Schedule No. 2776, construction of power control center at Redding Power Plant. Adequate funds are available to cover said contingencies and will be charged to Job Order No. 9710-15. 5 09/21/93 Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2790, Self-Propelled Straddle Type Windrow Composting Machine (B-050-100 & S-020-550) It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 2790, self-propelled straddle type windrow composting machine, be awarded to Sam Hill and Company, in the amount of $149,208.34, to be financed over a five-year period with annual debt service payments of approximately $39,262.80. It is recommended that the low bid submitted by Resource Recovery Systems be rejected based on deviations from the bid specifications. Funding for this purchase is included in the 1993-94 Litter Abatement/Recycling Division budget. Resolution - re Supplemental Appropriation of Funds for Underground Fuel Storage Tank Excavation and Hazardous Soil Remediation at Corporation Yard (B-050-100 & P-150-050-500 & C-050-100-040) It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Resolution No. 93-344 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 15th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 93-239 appropriating $50,000 for underground fuel storage tank excavation and hazardous soil remediation in the City's Corporation Yard. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2796, Hartnell Avenue Pipe Abandonment (B-050-020 & A-010-040) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 2796 (Job No. 9032), be awarded to Cox and Cox Construction in the amount of $98,728, an additional $10,000 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $12,000 be approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, for a total of $120,728. Funds for this project are being provided by the Water Utility Fund. Resolution - re Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Program Goals (G-100-030-300) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 93-345 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding setting a single goal of 10 percent for the City's Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Program for the period commencing October 1, 1993, and ending September 30, 1994, for the City's 1993-94 fiscal year. Resolution Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Amended Final Map and Improvements - Mary Lake Subdivision, Unit 12 (S-9-90) by Robert Loring (West of Placer and north of Record Lane) * (S-070-230 & S-100-454) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 93-346 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Corita Place, Kenmare Court, Moyvane Drive, Tralee Lane, and Shannon Place in Unit 12 of the Mary Lake Subdivision. It is also recommended that the improvements in Mary Lake Subdivision, Unit 12, developed by Robert Loring, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2797, Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 Pond Dike Reconstruction (B-050-020 & W-010-450) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 2797 (Job No. 9680), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 Pond Dike Reconstruction, be awarded to Randy A. Martin Construction in the amount of $15,396.50, an additional $1,600.00 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $3,000.00 be approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, for a total of $19,996.50. 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, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 93-339, 93-340, 93-341, 93-342, 93-343, 93-344, 93-345, 93- 346, and 93-352 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. 6 09/21/93 LETTER FROM LOCAL 1245 OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO - Requesting to Address Council (P-100-050-070) Jack Osburn, Business Representative for Local 1245, indicated that he has been the business representative for the City's Electric Department Employees since approximately 1985, and introduced Perry Zimmerman who made the following presentation on behalf of Local 1245. Perry Zimmerman, Assistant Business Manager of Local 1245 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, related that Local 1245 has had a good relationship with the City and expects that relationship to continue. The last 17 months of negotiations with the City, however, has left the unit's members frustrated. He recognized the City's concern regarding the State budget and the impact it would have on the General Fund; however, he related that the Electric Department falls underneath an Enterprise Fund which is very sound due in part to the high-skilled employees within the bargaining unit. History indicates that the unit has always been able to come to an agreement with the City thereby maintaining the level of wages and benefits to that of the utility industry and local area utilities; however, the unit has now fallen behind that goal. The unit is only requesting a cost-of-living adjustment, not requesting a wage increase. He hoped that Council would recognize the unit's frustration. No action was taken by Council on this matter. LETTER OF RESIGNATION - from Armando Cervantes from the Recreation and Parks Commission (B-080-350) MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Moss, to accept the resignation of Armando Cervantes from the Recreation and Parks Commission effective September 30, 1993. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - re Proposed Storm Drain Utility (S-070-300) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Arness opened the continued public hearing regarding the proposed storm drain utility. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Continued Public Hearing Staff recommendation dated September 17, 1993 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that seven letters and several phone calls were received in opposition to the proposed storm drain utility. Director of Public Works Galusha recalled that Council, at its meeting of September 7, 1993, continued the public hearing regarding the proposed storm drainage utility to allow for further public comment. In response to Council Member Anderson's request, Mr. Galusha related that it was determined that the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 could be used to form a storm drainage assessment district that provides for maintenance as well as capital improvements. This act authorizes local agencies to impose assessments on benefitted property to finance the operation and maintenance of drainage, flood control and street lighting services, and the installation and improvement of drainage and flood control facilities. The implementation of a City-wide storm drainage assessment district would require approval of an election of all the property owners within the City, which would be the district boundary. With this process, there would be considerable up-front costs which could be for naught if the election fails. It is staff's opinion that this method would work well for a small district, but using this method for a City-wide district would be too cumbersome. In addition, federal and state governmental agencies and other local agencies are exempt from assessment, which is different from the proposed utility formation. Although this fee would show up on annual property tax billings, this is not considered a tax and would not be tax deductible. As previously indicated in the Report to City Council dated September 1, 1993, incorporated herein by reference, the funding of the storm drainage system is currently inadequate. The General Fund is unable to provide sufficient funds 7 09/21/93 to provide proper storm drainage maintenance and street sweeping activities for a growing city and fund the needed existing capital improvements. Mr. Galusha showed viewgraphs depicting various questions posed to staff since the last Council meeting and the applicable answers. It is the recommendation of staff that Council offer the storm drainage utility ordinance for first reading and authorize staff to start the utility formation process. Wally St. Clair, Manager of J. C. Penney's, highlighted his letter of September 16, 1993, incorporated herein by reference, requesting that Council re-evaluate the proposed storm drain utility as the timing is not right. In today's market, businesses are not experiencing increased sales to offset these additional fees, thereby requiring a merchant to either increase its prices or reduce its labor force. Sue Spicer, 19101 Nathan Way, conveyed that residents within the Nathan Way area are experiencing flooding problems even during drought years and are fearful of the upcoming winter season. While she is a fence sitter concerning the proposed fee, she acknowledged there is a real need which is needed immediately and not in a year or two. Residents of Nathan Way are willing to work as a group with the City to replace some of the storm drains in the area which have become inadequate with the development in the Gold Hills area. She stated that some of the storm drains being replaced might even be able to be used in their area and individuals in the construction industry have been contacted about providing assistance in their replacement. The residents are willing to work with the City hand-in-hand to solve this problem so no one has to bear the cost alone. Jim Price, 19092 Nathan Way, related that residents in the Nathan Way area are victims of over development in the Gold Hills area. Homes are being built and there is no where for the water to go except one stream which goes through property on Nathan Way. Over the last six years, the water problem has evolved 8 09/21/93 to a point where homes and, at times, even lives are threatened. During the drought, there were times when the area was flooded. He concluded that a new culvert is needed and requested any assistance which the City might be able to offer. George Osborne, 2783 Sacramento Drive, conveyed that the small business owners are having a very difficult time and the timing was not appropriate for the proposed utility. He observed that the city has requested businesses to have additional paving done, however, once completed the County reassesses the property and raises the property taxes. In addition, the storm drain utility would discourage paving. He felt it is a regressive process, as the City should be encouraging paving. He requested that Council postpone the implementation of the storm drain utility for two or three years or form an assessment district. Frances Jenkins, 2652 Sharon Street, thanked staff for the additional information she received on the storm drain utility. She urged Council that if the utility is formed to keep the monthly utility charges as low as possible. She questioned whether there was any forecast as to how the rate would escalate over the next 10 to 15 years. Mr. Galusha related that inflation and the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulations would be factored into further rate adjustments. In addition, Council previously determined that utilities should operate independently and pay for themselves. Al Shufelberger, 563 Turquoise, stated he would rather pay $3,000 every 25 years for flood cleanup than $3,000 every year. He noted the various new fees being placed upon the trucking industry and the fact that his business spends $380,000 in license fees alone. This is the first year in 22 years which his business has not experienced an increase in business. His firm employs approximately 200 employees and has been fortunate not to have to layoff any employees. He acknowledged that storm drains have changed and the fact that collection systems would be required in the future, however, because of the current economic climate, he requested that Council postpone implementing the storm drain utility for one to two years. Bert Meyer, President of Meyer Motels, conveyed his concern with the rising fees which his firm has encountered. He related a recent experience in which he was required to pay $103,000 in fees to construct a motel in the City of Red Bluff. He also noted that the City of Weed recently waived $47,900 in water and sewer connection fees on one of their projects because of its location within an Enterprise Zone, which went a long way in contributing to the project. He stated that he has had enough of government trying to dictate needs to private individuals. Kent Dagg, Executive Director of the Shasta Builders' Exchange, thanked Council for extending the public hearing. He conveyed that the Board of Directors of the Shasta Builder's Exchange, at its meeting of September 14, 1993, unanimously voted to oppose the storm drain utility fee. After staff's presentation, there are two major points of opposition which still remain: 1) There is a philosophical disagreement with the concept of subsidizing the General Fund with a new tax. The $580,000 currently being spent on storm drain maintenance would be returned to the General Fund with no apparent guidelines for use. In addition, the establishment of a new utility and bureaucracy is viewed as having the potential to increase in size in coming years; and 2) The Board recognized that there is never a good time for tax, however, some times are worse than others and this is believed to be one of those times. Lance Frederickson, Executive Director of the Shasta Business Council, related that most of the Council's concerns had been expressed. The objections remaining are on a philosophical basis: 1) Timing; and 2) Concern that the utility would eventually create a situation where several new employees would be hired, thereby bypassing Council general directive to keep City staffing levels consistent with where they are today. With regard to mobilehome owners and the issue of rising costs, he requested that, if possible, that Council make a provision whereby the billing is made directly to the individuals required to make payment. 9 09/21/93 Bob Moffett, 5061 Bonnyview Avenue, stated that he has lived in Redding for 36 years and has seen it grow from a small comfortable town to a big city. He stated that there is a point where the City must be run like a business. When money is low, reductions must be made in expenditures. He expressed his philosophical difference with a governing body making decisions which are contrary to the beliefs of the people who elected them. As a small businessman, he is not willing to gracefully accept further taxes. Mayor Arness determined that there were no additional individuals wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. Council Member Dahl stated that it is quite obvious that the existing storm drain infrastructure is inadequate and is a problem which must be dealt with today. It would be irresponsible planning if the City continued to allow growth and development without the needed improvements. He believed the only other alternative would be to stop development. The storm drain utility would be a dedicated fund for a dedicated purpose for which the entire community would pay. Council Member Kehoe opined that most, if not all, taxing entities fail to recognize a key element in their funding programs - government bureaucracy has an endless stream of wants and desires in its quest to provide a high level of service. This needs to be balanced against the capacity of its citizens or the ratepayers to pay those costs. He believed the counsel of those individuals addressing Council should be heeded and the formation of the utility postponed for a few years. Council Member Anderson stated that he has not seen anything to change his vote of approximately six months ago and he too believed the timing is bad. Council Member Moss stated that although not an easy or popular decision to make, he supports the storm drain utility as it is sorely needed in the City of Redding. He was disturbed that the Shasta Builder's Exchange would express its opposition to the formation of a storm drain utility knowing that development would need to be carefully scrutinized and possibly controlled without it. Mayor Arness conveyed that past Councils have supported programs which allowed for facilities to be designed to not only provide reliable service for existing use, but also provide capacity for those coming into the facility at a later date. This sometimes resulted in higher fees and taxes. He did not believe any Council, past, present or future, liked increasing fees because, as individuals, they are also required to pay them. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Moss, authorizing staff to start the Storm Drain Utility formation process. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - Anderson and Kehoe Absent: Council Members - None Council Member Dahl offered Ordinance No. 2061 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 14 of the Redding Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 14.18 entitled Storm Drainage Utility. PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-8-93, by the City of Redding (Redding Highlands/Sunridge Estates Subdivision) (L-010-230 & S-100-623 & S-100-714) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Arness opened the public hearing regarding RZ-8-93. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated September 14, 1993 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests had been received. Director of Planning and Community Development Perry related that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of August 24, 1993, recommended approval of a request to rezone property within the Sunridge Estates and Redding Highlands 10 09/21/93 Subdivisions from "U" Unclassified District and "U-FP" Unclassified District with Floodplain Combining District to "R-1" Single-Family Residential and "R1- FP" Single-Family Residential District with Floodplain Combining District. The property is generally located south of State Highway 299E and east of Shasta View Drive. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that Council approve the recommendation, ratify the Negative Declaration, and offer the necessary ordinance for first reading. Mayor Arness determined that there were no individuals present wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Anderson, that Council make the following findings regarding RZ-8-93: 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 July 21, 1993. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Dahl offered Ordinance No. 2062 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding to "R-1" and R1-FP" Single-Family Residential District (RZ-8-93). PUBLIC HEARING - re 1992-93 Community Development Block Grant Performance Report (G-100-030-020 & G-100-030-037) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Arness opened the public hearing regarding the 1992-93 Community Development Block Grant Performance Report. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Department recommendation dated September 21, 1993 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Housing Supervisor Garrity explained that the Department of Housing and Urban Development requires that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Grantee Performance Report be made available for public comment. Additionally, the City Council is required to conduct a public hearing on the accomplishments of the CDBG Program at the completion of each fiscal year. Ms. Garrity provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated September 21, 1993, incorporated herein by reference, concerning the CDBG programs underway during 1992-93 and continuing into 1993-94. She indicated that during the past year, $736,370 in CDBG funds were committed to activities which benefitted low- and moderate-income persons within the community. It is the recommendation of staff that Council accept the Grantee Performance Report as indicated in the Report to City Council. Mayor Arness determined that there were no individuals present wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to accept the 1992-93 Community Development Block Grant Program Grantee Performance Report. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT - re Electric Utility Commission (B-080-160) MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, to appoint Walt McNeill and reappoint William Gelonek to the Electric Utility Commission to serve four-year terms effective November 1, 1993, through October 31, 1997. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE NO. 2059 - Rezoning Application RZ-7-93 by J. F. Shea Co. (2851 Girvan Road) (L-010-230) 11 09/21/93 MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2059 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. 2059 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-B10" Single-Family Residential District (RZ-7-93). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 2059 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE NO. 2060 - re Nonconformances (L-010-500-050) MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2060 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Anderson, that Ordinance No. 2060 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 18, Zoning, of the Redding Municipal Code by repealing Chapter 18.58, Nonconforming Issues, and adding a new Chapter 18.58, Nonconformances. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 2060 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. JOINT FINANCING AND CONSTRUCTION OF TRANSFER STATION AND CORPORATION YARD (C-050-100-040 & S-020-650) City Manager Christofferson provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated August 18, 1993, incorporated herein by reference, concerning the Corporation Yard and Transfer Station which are essentially unrelated, but have become related due to their adjacent site location and the fact that some unique opportunities for financial savings and other advantages could be realized in the areas of financing and construction. Mr. Christofferson outlined that the most significant savings can be realized in the following areas: 1) Joint shop facilities - $750,000; 2) Grading - $25,000; 3) Infrastructure - $100,000; 4) Environmental considerations - $30,000; 5) Mobilization - $25,000; 6) Construction management - $200,000; 7) Financing Economies - $150,000; and 8) Debt Service Reduction - $1,500,000 to $1,800,000 over 30 years, for a total savings of $2,780,000 to $3,080,000. In addition, Mr. Christofferson noted that since the preparation of the report, interest rates have dropped resulting in a combined additional savings of approximately $300,000. Mr. Christofferson explained that based on a total cost of $13,000,000 for the corporation yard, the General Fund's portion translates into a total cost of approximately $3,800,000, with an annual debt service of about $322,400. However, direct and indirect costs to the General Fund, based on Internal Service Fund divisions, would increase these figures to a total General Fund cost of approximately $6,800,000, with an annual debt service of $574,500. The creation of the storm drain utility would in effect free up approximately $580,000 in the General Fund which is presently allocated for storm drain purposes. Council could simply designate those savings to be applied against this expense. It is recommended that Council direct staff to join the Corporation Yard/Transfer Station/Landfill Closure financing and the construction of the Corporation Yard and Transfer Station. Council Member Anderson stated he as argued that 75 percent of the budget going towards personnel costs is too high, and he is compelled to move forward on capital projects. He noted that there is no question that the transfer 12 09/21/93 station and landfill closure must be done, the question is whether to proceed with the corporation yard. Because the City would most likely not be able to construct the corporation yard cheaper or obtain better interest rates than are currently available, he was inclined to proceed with the project. He questioned, however, if any of the enterprise funds would need to increase their rates because of this project's debt service requirements. Mr. Christofferson replied that in comparison to the total budgets for the enterprise funds, the debt service is modest and could be handled over time. There is no question that these costs must be paid for, but no direct one-to- one relationship is seen with regard to utility rate increases. Council Member Anderson questioned whether the Electric Department would be utilizing the corporation yard facility. Mr. Christofferson replied that the Electric Department was originally going to have a major share of the facility, however, since the acquisition of the power plant facility that approach has been modified. For the foreseeable future, the department's offices are expected to remain across the river, with some operations moving to the power plant. The department's utilization of the corporation yard is still a decision to be made at a later date. In response to Council Member Anderson, Mr. Christofferson related that the plans for the corporation yard include 85 to 90 percent of the Builder's Exchange recommendations. Some recommendations were found to not work or represented false economies. Council Member Anderson questioned what types of costs, if any, would be incorporated into the financing. Mr. Christofferson noted that there are monies owed to the Electric Department which were utilized for the land acquisition and must be repaid. Council Member Anderson did not want the bonding utilized as a vehicle to generate additional funds for operations or include items, such as the plans, which have already been paid. City Manager Christofferson responded that bonding would be utilized for capital improvements. He noted that the architect's fees were originally advanced from the "advanced rents." These were funds set aside to acclimate the City to the higher level of cost. This process, which has been stopped, was set up to give Council maximum latitude in recouping as much of that as possible, with the appropriate resolutions being adopted. Council Member Anderson favored proceeding with the corporation yard project and utilizing the $580,000 freed up by the formation of the storm drain utility for capital improvements. Council Member Moss concurred with Council Member Anderson and indicated a desire to take advantage of the interest rates and local construction costs and moving forward with the corporation yard project in an expeditious manner. Council Member Kehoe acknowledged the City's need for the corporation yard and other capital improvements. He believed it unwise, however, for the General Fund to take on this amount of additional debt service at the present time and could not, therefore, support proceeding with construction of the corporation yard. Council Member Dahl opined that the storm drain utility is a form of infrastructure which is needed for the health and safety of the community and to allow for future development. The General Fund savings which are realized from the formation of the storm drain utility would allow Council to make some hard choices. Because he viewed the corporation yard as a project which could be postponed, he could not approve its construction at the present time. Mayor Arness believed some very real savings could be achieved by proceeding with the bond financing and construction of the corporation yard. MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Moss, directing staff to join the corporation yard, transfer station, and landfill closure in financing and to join the construction of the corporation yard and transfer station. 13 09/21/93 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - Dahl and Kehoe Absent: Council Members - None RESOLUTION - Opposing Implementation of Teeter Plan in Shasta County (T-010-650) Director of Finance Downing related that the Board of Supervisors, at its meeting of August 16, 1993, tentatively endorsed implementing an alternative method for disbursing property taxes in Shasta County. This alternative method is commonly referred to as the Teeter Plan and would essentially convert the County's property tax system from a cash basis to an accrual basis. Each revenue agency would receive 100 percent of its property taxes immediately each year instead of waiting until the cash is actually collected. This results in a one-time windfall for most agencies within the County which receive property taxes. Unfortunately, it also results in a loss of revenue for many agencies in the form of interest and penalties in subsequent years, so it is not immediately clear if the Teeter Plan would be viewed as a positive or negative change by most agencies. Ms. Downing explained that it is still too early to determine the exact impact of the Teeter Plan on the City. Based on some preliminary information provided by the County, staff estimates that the City would lose almost $1,000,000 in revenue over a 30-year period (a net present value of over $400,000). It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution opposing the Teeter Plan as it does not appear to be in the City's best long-term interest. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that Resolution No. 93-347 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding opposing the implementation of an alternative procedure for the distribution of property taxes in the County of Shasta provided for under Section 4701 et seq. of the Revenue and Taxation Code, commonly referred to as the Teeter Plan. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes At the hour of 8:38 p.m. Mayor Arness adjourned the 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 8:45 p.m., Mayor Arness reconvened the Regular Meeting of the Redding City Council. RESOLUTION - Redding Redevelopment Agency Market Street Redevelopment Project Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, Series A (R-030-065-025 & R-015-300-700) Director of Planning and Community Development Perry explained that the Redding Redevelopment Agency (RRA) authorized the sale of tax allocation bonds in the Market Street Redevelopment Area in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. The purpose of this debt issue would be to finance certain improvements in the redevelopment area over the next three to four years. Mr. Perry indicated that to facilitate this issue, the RRA authorized the sale of the tax allocation bonds to the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority (RJPFA), which will in turn sell the bonds to J. P. Morgan Securities, Inc., the underwriter of the issue. Mr. Perry related that redevelopment law requires the approval of the legislative body whenever redevelopment bonds are sold; however, the issue is not a City debt. In addition to indicating approval of the issuance of tax allocation bonds and the sale of such bonds to the RJPFA, the resolution approves subordinating the existing repayment agreements between the RRA and the City to this debt issue. If the tax increment were not adequate to fund debt service of the bonds and the repayment agreements, this subordination would result in the tax increment being used to fund debt service of the bonds before the reimbursement agreements. 14 09/21/93 It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt the resolution approving the issuance of tax allocation bonds, the sale of the bonds to the RJPFA, and the subordination of the reimbursement agreement to such bond issue. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that Resolution No. 93-348 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the issuance and sale of the Redding Redevelopment Agency Market Street Redevelopment Project Tax Allocation Bonds, in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000, Series A to the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority and authorizing the taking of all necessary actions in connection therewith. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 93-348 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 15 09/21/93 RESOLUTION - Redding Redevelopment Agency Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series D (R-030-065-025 & R-015-300-700) Director of Planning and Community Development Perry explained that interest rates have dropped to the point where it is feasible to refund the existing Series A and B bonds for the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project to either reduce existing debt or obtain additional bond funds to do additional projects over the next three to four years. At the current interest rates, the Agency could issue an additional $7,700,000 in debt after the housing set- aside, the 20 percent coverage requirements and any agreed upon pass-throughs to other agencies. The debt would be financed over 30 years. As proposed, the Series D bonds would refund the remaining debt on the Series A and B bonds, and issue new debt at a lower-interest rate in an amount equivalent to the existing debt on the Series A and B Bonds, plus $6,000,000 in new debt and bond issue costs. It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve a resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Canby-Hilltop Redevelopment Project Tax Allocation Bonds, Series D, in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000,000, with interest at 6 percent, plus costs of issuance. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Anderson, that Resolution No. 93-349 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 Refunding Bonds, Series D, in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000,000, with interest at 6 percent, plus costs of issuance. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 93-349 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. CABLE RATE REGULATION OF BASIC SERVICE (T-040-050) Director of Planning and Community Development Perry recapped that Congress has offered local franchise authority to regulate cable rates and has established minimum customer service standards. Congress also adopted a cable-rate freeze, which expires on November 15, 1993, and required cable operators to modify rates according to formulas established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In response to the law and the FCC ruling, Viacom amended its rates effective September 1, 1993. The revision essentially lowered the rates for customers in Redding. Over the foreseeable future, it is expected that the cable rates will be in a state of flux as operators deal with retransmission costs, new services, the adding or deleting of services, rebuilds, FCC requirements, and customer expectations. These actions will affect operating costs, profits and services being provided. From staff perspective, rate regulation could be both expensive and time consuming. On one hand, the City wants to protect consumers from unreasonable costs, and on the other hand, it wants a healthy cable company that provides services consistent with community needs and the state of the industry. It is the recommendation of staff that the following occur: 1) If possible, the Viacom-serviced agencies should seek joint certification, but without final implementation; 2) Staff be directed to explore with Viacom an agreement that would provide for automatic rate setting based on the FCC benchmarks or cost of service approaches and an annual showing by the company that the rates meet benchmark standards; and 3) That the Viacom-serviced agencies work toward a common set of customer service standards, franchise termination dates, channel capacity, services, and rates. Mr. Perry noted that of the 30,000 Viacom customers in Shasta County, approximately 22,000 to 23,000 reside in the City of Redding. Council Member Dahl noted that in recent years, Viacom has made a real effort to provide customer service in Redding. 16 09/21/93 MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, directing staff to pursue the following: 1) If possible, the Viacom-serviced agencies should seek joint certification, but without final implementation; 2) Explore with Viacom an agreement that would provide for automatic rate setting based on the FCC benchmarks or cost of service approaches and an annual showing by the company that the rates meet benchmark standards; and 3) That the Viacom-serviced agencies work toward a common set of customer service standards, franchise termination dates, channel capacity, services, and rates. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Modification of Electric Utilities Schedule of Rates to Establish a New Economic Development Rate Discount and to Modify Primary Service Discount (E-090-100) Electric Utility Resource Manager Coleman explained that in an effort to meet one of the Electric Utility's planning goals and in view of the fact that PG&E and a number of other utilities have adopted "Economic Development" rates, Council may want to consider adopting a new "Economic Development" rate and a modification to the Primary Service Discount. As depicted in the Report to City Council, dated September 16, 1993, incorporated herein by reference, staff presented a proposed new City of Redding Electric Utility rate schedule entitled Economic Development Service. Mr. Coleman related that customers eligible for the proposed Economic Development Rate would be customers locating in Redding's service area with a maximum electric demand of at least 500kW or existing customers that expand and add at least 500kW. A customer electing this service would be required to sign a contract for either Industrial Time-Metered service or Industrial- Interruptible service. The proposed Economic Development Rate would provide a discount for the first five years of service. The discount would start at 25 percent, decreasing 5 percent a year, and terminating after the fifth year. The proposed rate establishes a minimum on and off peak average charge which is equal to Redding's projected on- and off-peak average cost of generating and purchasing power. He provided a comparison of the City's proposed rates to that currently offered by PG&E. Mr. Coleman indicated that while developing the proposed Economic Development Rate, staff noticed that the Primary Service Discount, which is intended to offset costs incurred by a customer who accepts electric service at transmission or distribution voltage, had not been reviewed for several years. The City's current Primary Service Discount provides a four percent discount for service at the 12,000-volt level and a three percent discount at the 2,000-volt level. Staff recommends that the current Primary Service Discount be changed as follows: 1) Service at 115,000 volts - ten percent; 2) Service at 12,000 volts - three percent; and 3) Service at 2,000 volts - three percent. Mr. Coleman explained that a customer who elects to take advantage of the proposed Economic Development rate, has a high load factor, and does not contribute to the system peak, would be financially beneficial for the City's Electric Utility. However, other customers that may elect to be served by the proposed new rate may approach the proposed minimum charges included in the rate. Such a customer would not be paying its full share of the Utility's infrastructure and overhead costs. Over each year of the five-year period that a customer is on this rate, this customer would pay an increasing percentage of its infrastructure allocation. After the fifth year, the customer would be making the full contribution. The economic stimulation and job creation resulting from new or expanding businesses may more than offset any detrimental effect caused by those few customers who may not pay their full share of the Utility's nonpower costs. It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Commission and staff that Council adopt the necessary resolution modifying the Electric Utility's schedule of rates to establish a new Economic Development Rate and modify the Primary Service Discount. Council Member Kehoe questioned what impact this new program would have on residential customers and small businesses. Mr. Coleman replied that it is dependent upon the type of customer who signs up for the service, however, 17 09/21/93 power would not be sold for less than the City's cost to buy or produce power. He provided a viewgraph of three existing customers and what would happen if they increased their power load and the associated impacts with regard to payment of infrastructure costs. There would be very few customers signing up for this service, maybe one per year, and the discount is only short term. There are only currently eight customers in the City of Redding who utilize the noted amount of power. A change in rate would be very difficult to calculate because it would be so nominal. MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Resolution No. 93-350 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending portions of the Electric Utility Schedule of rates, as contained in Exhibit A to Resolution No. 92-473, to reflect the following changes effective September 21, 1993: Modifying the Primary Service Discount, and establishing a new Economic Development Rate Discount for service to customers within the corporate limits of the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 93-350 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. REQUEST TO PURSUE STATE GRANT FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS RESPONSE (G-100-170 & P-150-050) Fire Chief Bailey explained that the California Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) has offered the City $50,000 to purchase personal protective equipment, analyzing equipment, reference materials, and related equipment to respond to and mitigate hazardous materials incidents. The funding source for DTSC equipment grants has been established by fees imposed upon railroads as a result of the Cantera Loop and Seacliff incidents in 1991. Chief Bailey related that in addition to the grant offer, the City would be given the use of one of the second generation hazardous materials response vehicles. This vehicle is in good mechanical condition and is in temporary storage at Firehall 6 pending a decision of the grant offer. It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize staff to explore the grant offered by the State and return with the findings to Council for a decision. In response to Council Member Kehoe, Chief Bailey related that he would not recommend acquiring the hazardous materials response vehicle if the City did not receive reimbursement for responses made outside the City limits. MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Moss, authorizing staff to pursue the $50,000 grant offered by the California Department of Toxic Substance Control for purchase of personal protective equipment, analyzing equipment, reference materials, and related equipment to respond to and mitigate hazardous materials incidents and use of one of the second generation hazardous materials response vehicles and directing staff to return to Council when details and conditions are known. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes FEDERAL GRANT TO FUND NEW POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS (G-100-070 & A-050-270) Police Chief Blankenship reviewed the Report to City Council dated September 16, 1993, incorporated herein by reference, which indicated that the Police Department has received an application kit for a grant under a federal program developed to fulfill President Clinton's "Put Officers on the Street" promise. There is $75,000,000 committed to this program for jurisdictions with the City of Redding's population level. The goals of the program are to increase the number of sworn law enforcement officers, enable communities to engage in community policing and improve public safety through innovative crime prevention. These funds may be used to pay part of the salaries and fringe benefits of sworn officers, excluding overtime, for a three-year period. Chief Blankenship explained that for each sworn officer funded under this program, the Federal share may not exceed the greater of: 1) 75 percent of the total salary and fringe benefits over the life of the grant, up to a 18 09/21/93 maximum of $75,000; or 2) 50 percent of the total salary and benefits for the life of the grant. This would require that the City fund a little more than 50 percent of the cost of each officer hired under this program. The program requires a continuation and retention plan endorsed by the local budgeting authority. The proceeds of the Half-Cent Sales Tax revenue, if passed, could be used to provide the matching monies for the Federal grant. This would not impact the General Fund and would provide sworn police officers to respond to the rise in criminal activity. It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize the Police Department to apply for additional funding available through the aforementioned Federal grant. The deadline for application is October 14, 1993. Council Member Moss questioned whether the grant request could be structured in such a manner that the General Fund would have no liability. Chief Blankenship replied that if Proposition 172 is passed for public safety and if Council permits those monies, in part, to be spent as matching funds for the grant, the grant request could be structured accordingly. In response to Council Member Kehoe, Chief Blankenship related that the Federal government desires local entities to continue the program beyond the three-year period and not release those individuals hired with the grant monies. Public safety within the City of Redding, as defined in Proposition 172, would include police and fire. Council Member Anderson questioned how much revenue Proposition 172 would generate for the City of Redding. City Manager Christofferson related that counties would receive 95 percent of the monies generated by the one-half cent sales tax, with cities receiving the other 5 percent, which in the case of the City of Redding equates to approximately $300,000. Council Member Anderson expressed concern about getting into a situation where the City would be required to continue a program beyond the term of the grant. Chief Blankenship related that to date, only a kit has been received and not all details are available. Before spending considerable time on the request, staff is only requesting Council's authorization to proceed. If grant funding is received, Council would be required to review all the conditions and vote upon its acceptance or denial. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, directing staff to apply for additional funding for five sworn police officers under the Federal government's grant proposed to fulfill President Clinton's "Put Officers on the Street" promise and, if accepted, return to Council with the proposal for consideration. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - Anderson and Kehoe Absent: Council Members - None RESOLUTION - Sale of Recycled Green Waste Products and Authorizing Establishment of Fair Market Price (B-050-100-700 & S-020-550) Director of General Services Masingale explained that the brush diversion program may have become too great a success, as the City not only serves City residents, but also Shasta and Tehama County residents and businesses. Approximately 49 percent of the 34,447 vehicles utilizing Benton Transfer Station in 1992-93 came to use the free green waste drop-off area. Of the 41,397 cubic yards of brush, grass, leaves, Christmas trees, and other green waste received in 1992-93, staff estimates there would be approximately 8,000 cubic yards of compost available for sale. In an effort to recover some of the costs of providing this service, staff recommends that Council authorize the sale of compost material to the public. Mr. Masingale related that numerous requests have been received from the public to purchase mulch, compost and chips. After researching the local market, staff believes the following prices represent the current fair market value for processed materials: $15 per cubic yard for mulch and compost and $20 per cubic yard for chips. Because of the seasonal fluctuations in price 19 09/21/93 and supply of this material, it is important that the Director of General Services have the flexibility to modify the sales prices when necessary. It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize staff to sell various grades of processed green waste material at a fair market value as determined by the Director of General Services. Council Member Kehoe commended staff for its efforts made in the green waste recycling program. He questioned, however, why the City continues to provide free green waste drop-off to Shasta County and Tehama County residents, if the costs are increasing and the City is trying to offset those costs. Mr. Masingale responded that it is difficult to determine where the load is originating. Staff suspects loads are coming from Shasta and Tehama County residents, but has not gone to the trouble of trying to prove that to any extent. He did not know which document would be required to verify if the person is a City resident or an established business in the City. Council Member Kehoe did not believe it was prudent management to provide these services free to County residents. Mr. Masingale concurred and stated an alternative would be to charge all individuals utilizing the service. Council Member Kehoe did not favor charging all individuals utilizing the service, however, he supported staff's recommendation with the provision that staff look at ways of terminating the free service being provided to non-City residents. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Moss, directing staff to look at ways of terminating free service being provided to non-City residents with regard to the green waste recycling program and adopting Resolution No. 93-351, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the sale of recycled green waste products at a fair market value price to be determined by the Director of General Services. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC COMMENT WRITTEN DISCLOSURE OF PROPERTY OWNERSHIP INTEREST (R-030-010-070) Mayor Arness entered into the record a memorandum dated September 20, 1993, incorporated herein by reference, disclosing his ownership on property located at 2113/2119 Bechelli Lane, Assessor's Parcel No. 107-010-37. OPTION 9 FORUM (F-200-100 & L-040-070) Mary Schroeder, representing the Steering Committee for Shasta Alliance for Resources and Environment (SHARE), related that a public hearing would be held on September 27, 1993, at the Red Lion Inn concerning the Federal government's Option 9 relating to forest land management. Jim Lyons, a representative of the Department of the Interior, would be present to accept testimony. She noted that Council would not meet again before the public hearing, but provided a resolution which it might wish to adopt as the debate should be ongoing. She highlighted some major points of interest concerning Option 9 and encouraged each member of Council to testify at the public hearing. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:37 p.m., Mayor Arness declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ____________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ City Clerk