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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1993-10-051 10/05/93 City Council, Regular Meeting City Council Chambers Redding, California October 5, 1993 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays. The Invocation was offered by Pastor Heather Hennessey, First Christian 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, City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works Galusha, Director of Electric Utility Lindley, Director of Planning and Community Development Perry, Director of Finance Downing, Public Works Operations Manager Russell, Director of Information Systems Kelley, Acting Airports Director Dinger, Budget Services Officer Starman, Management Analyst Bachman, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, City Clerk Strohmayer and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph. RESOLUTION - Proclaiming October 23-31, 1993, as "Red Ribbon Week" (A-050-060-600) Members of the Cedar Meadows School "Just Say No Club" related the various activities which would be occurring during "Red Ribbon Week" and their desire to have a drug-free school. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Anderson, that Resolution No. 93-353 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding supporting the Sixth National Red Ribbon Campaign for a drug- free America, and Proclaiming October 23-31, 1993, as "Red Ribbon Week." Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 93-353 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC POWER WEEK ESSAY AWARDS (A-050-125 & E-090) Mayor Arness presented plaques to the following winners of the fourth annual Public Power Essay Contest: 1) Enterprise High School - First Place - Jay Berkowitz - Second Place - Jamie Garcia 2) Foothill High School - First Place - Carrie R. Smith - Second Place - Aubrey Wallman 3) Pioneer High School - First Place - Kaci Franklin - Second Place - Andrea St. Amant 4) Shasta High School - First Place - Peter Shelley - Second Place - Kevin Davidson - - - - - - - - CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of September 7, 1993 Regular Meeting of September 7, 1993 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 6, check numbers 198039 through 198572 inclusive, in the amount of $3,494,530.92, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 7, check numbers 365433 through 366178, in the amount of $847,589.51, and Automatic Payroll Deposits, check numbers 17072 through 17242 inclusive, in the amount of $248,178.40, for a total of $1,095,767.91, for the period of September 12, 1993, through September 25, 1993, be approved. TOTAL: $4,590,298.83 Monthly Financial Report (B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that the Monthly Financial Report for August 1993 be accepted. 2 10/05/93 Agreement - with Northern California Emergency Medical Services, Inc. re Equipment/Debt Issue (C-175-825-100 & A-070) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Council ratify the settlement agreement with Northern California Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (NCEMS), as depicted in the NCEMS Resolution adopted September 23, 1993, incorporated herein by reference concerning the transfer of equipment to be utilized by the Police Department's Dispatch Center in exchange for the City releasing any and all claims for any sums that the City contends NCEMS owes to City arising from that certain contract titled "Agreement for Emergency Medical Dispatching Services" dated July 20, 1984. Resolution - Amending Report for the Redding Midtown Mall Project No. 1 (A-170-015-001) It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that Resolution No. 93-354 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending 3 10/05/93 Exhibit C to the Report for the Redding Midtown Mall Project No. 1, which accompanied Resolution No. 93-333. Resolution - Execution of Grant Deed to State for State Route 44 Ramp Relocation Project (S-070-100-090 & R-030-050-310) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that Resolution No. 93-355 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the execution of a Grant Deed to the State of California, acting by and through its Department of Transportation, for City- owned land needed for the State Route 44 Ramp Relocation Project. Lease Amendment - Tenants of Building "C" of the Diestelhorst Landing Office Park re Free-Standing Identification Sign (C-070-100) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that Council authorize staff to prepare Lease Agreement Amendments with the tenants of Building "C" of the Diestelhorst Landing Office Park to allow for a common free-standing identification sign not to exceed five feet in height or 17.5 total square feet in sign size, subject to obtaining the applicable permits and conforming to design guidelines in the leases. Resolution - re Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone Boundary Expansion and Ratify Negative Declaration (E-050-300) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that Council make the following findings regarding ED-9-93: 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 September 8, 1993. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes It is further recommended that Resolution No. 93-356 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving a boundary expansion for the Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone to include approximately 72 acres of land located south of Devere Drive and west of Kisling Road. Resolution - Appropriating Funds and Establishing Positions Provided for in Housing Authority Budget (A-050-250-070 & P-100-060 & H-150) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that Resolution No. 93-357 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 19th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 93-239: (1) Establishing One Housing Specialist and One Housing Technician Position provided for in the approved Housing Authority Budget; and (2) Appropriating $53,520 for personnel-related costs. Tentative Subdivision Map S-8-93 - River Knolls Subdivision, by Jaxon Enterprises (Located on several ridge tops situated northwest of Lake Redding Estates Subdivision) (S-101-006) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that Council accept the report containing the map and conditions of approval for Tentative Subdivision Map S-8-93 approved by the Planning Commission granting permission to create 105 single-family residential lots on 154 acres located on several ridge tops situated northwest of the Lake Redding Estates Subdivision. Set Public Hearing - re Rezoning Application RZ-10-93, by Ron Farley (1698 Record Lane and 2290 O'Conner Avenue) (L-010-230) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., October 19, 1993, to consider the request to rezone property from "R1-B2" Single-Family Residential District to "R1-B10" Single-Family Residential District. Set Public Hearing - re General Plan Amendment GPA-7-93 and Rezoning Application RZ-13-93, by the City of Redding (South of Pray Road and north of El Reno Lane) 4 10/05/93 (G-030-010 & L-010-230) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., November 2, 1993, to consider amending the General Plan from "Residential, 6.0 units per acre" to "Residential, 18.0 units per acre" and rezoning property from "U" Unclassified," "RM-6" Low Density Multiple Family Residential, and "M-2" Industrial to "RM-18" High Density Multiple-Family Residential. Electric Department Project Status Report (A-050-125) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the Electric Department's Project Status Report for the quarter ending September 30, 1993, be accepted. Amendment to Business License - re Casino Club Cardroom (L-070-030) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Council approve the Casino Club's request to add six additional card tables to its facility during the first 10 days in November to facilitate a poker tournament at an additional fee of $324 to be paid to the City Clerk. Advertisement for Bids - re Transfer Station/Materials Recovery Facility Building and General Installation Contracts (B-050-020 & S-020-650) It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Council authorize staff to proceed with the advertising for bids for pre-engineered Transfer Station/Materials Recovery Facility buildings and the general installation contract in addition to the previously approved off-site road work, utilities, and on-site grading at a total estimated cost of $8,848,000. Resolution - Election Results for Midtown Mall Project No. 1, Benefit Assessment District No. 1993-1 (A-170-015-001) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 93-358 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring election results regarding the Redding Midtown Mall Project No. 1, Benefit Assessment District No. 1993-1, City of Redding, County of Shasta, State of California. Resolution - re Agreement with County of Shasta to Construct Traffic Signal at Airport Road and Churn Creek Road Resolution - Appropriating Funds * (B-130-070 & T-080-700) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 93-359 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving entering into the "Agreement Between County of Shasta and City of Redding for Installation of a Traffic Signal" at the intersection of Airport Road and Churn Creek Road/Dersch Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. It is further recommended that the Director of Public Works be authorized to proceed with the signalization of Airport Road and Churn Creek Road and that Resolution No. 93-360 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 18th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 93-239 (1) Appropriating $200,000 to construct a traffic signal at the intersection of Airport Road and Churn Creek Road; and (2) Authorizing the receipt of $200,000 in revenue from the County of Shasta. Resolution - re Co-Sponsorship, Road Closures, and Parking Prohibitions for Christmas Parade (P-010 & P-030-250) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 93-361 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City's co-sponsorship of the Annual Lighted Christmas Parade on December 4, 1993, and prohibiting parking and vehicular traffic along Parade Route 2 from 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Public Works Department Quarterly Planning Report (A-050-300) 5 10/05/93 It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the Public Works Department's Quarterly Report for fourth quarter 1993 be accepted. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2800, 8-Place T-Hangar at Redding Municipal Airport (B-050-020 & A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 2800 (Job No. 9283), 8-Place T-Hangar at Redding Municipal Airport, be awarded to Van Dyke Construction in the amount of $301,856, an additional $18,144 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $30,000 be approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, for a total of $350,000. Resolution - Releasing Abatement Proceedings on Property at 2073 Gold Street, owned by Don Pike (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 93-362 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding releasing the proceedings of abatement under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding located at 2073 Gold Street, owned by Don Pike. Resolution - Releasing Abatement Proceedings on Property at 2852 Lanning Avenue, owned by James Stigall (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 93-363 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding releasing the proceedings of abatement under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding located at 2852 Lanning Avenue, owned by James Stigall. Resolution - Order Abatement on Property Located at 1237 Willis Street, owned by Randy J. Denham, Gehring C. Prouty, et al (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 93-364 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Report and Findings of the Board of Appeals, and ordering the abatement of the unsafe and unsightly building(s) and debris on the property at 1237 Willis Street, owned by Randy J. Denham, Gehring C. Prouty, et al. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Moss, 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. 93-354, 93-355, 93-356, 93-357, 93-358, 93-359, 93-360, 93- 361, 93-362, 93-363, and 93-364 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. - - - - - - - - CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment GPA-5-93, by Trinity Equity Funding (6401 Eastside Road) (G-030-010) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Arness opened the continued public hearing regarding GPA-5-93. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Posting - Continued Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated September 29, 1993 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Director of Planning and Community Development Perry interjected that a letter of opposition was received by the Planning Department on October 5, 1993. Director of Planning and Community Development Perry highlighted the Report to City Council dated July 29, 1993, incorporated herein by reference, concerning the Planning Commission's approval of amending the General Plan at the southeast corner of Star Drive and Eastside Road from "Service Commercial," Residential, 2.0 units per acre," and "Greenway" to "Service Commercial" and 6 10/05/93 "Residential, 9.0 units per acre." The action by the Planning Commission did not exactly match the applicant's request. Mr. Perry explained that subsequent to the Planning Commission's recommendation, a letter was received from Mark Droscher, Droscher Equipment, opposing the General Plan Amendment. Based on the following concerns, staff is recommending denial of the amendment request: 1) Residential units being established about 100 feet away from the railroad and 300 feet away from the railroad by the Commission; 2) Construction of a street that will create industrial and residential conflicts with appearance, vehicle traffic, dust from equipment operations, and noise from equipment operations; 3) Placement of more residential units next to an industrial parcel, which will further restrict potential uses that would occur on industrial property; 4) It would be difficult to use a commercial-service parcel on the southwest corner of the property. The applicant's engineer testified that a parcel required at least 250 feet in depth for commercial usage. The Commission provided 100 feet of depth, while staff had recommended at least 150 feet; 5) Placement of three single-family units on a cul-de-sac where the rest of the street would be fourplexes and industrial uses; and 6) Use of front yards to transition land use. Jack Reese, Attorney for Droscher Equipment, Inc., entered Droscher Equipment, Inc.'s letter dated July 28, 1993, incorporated herein by reference, into the record stating its reasons for opposing the proposed General Plan Amendment. Droscher Equipment has had a heavy equipment rental/sales and repair business on the property immediately south of the subject property for in excess of 30 years. This type of business involves large equipment being moved in out at all hours, thereby creating considerable dust, noise and traffic. He stated that staff has also made important points with regard to the incompatibility of multi-family usage and fairly high density residential usage being close to the railroad tracks, Star Drive and Eastside Road. He requested that Council deny the General Plan Amendment. Virgil Weld, civil engineer for Trinity Equity Funding, stated that he does not personally view the railroad tracks as a problem as he personally resides next to them. In addition, multi-family units provide a better buffer than single-family residences. He personally conducted traffic counts in the area and an analysis of the intersection and found Star Drive and Eastside Road not to be overburdened. Staff also concurred with this analysis. There is ample frontage on Eastside Road and he did not see any reason for industrial access to the proposed street. He believed proper planning dictates the usage of multi-family and/or commercial uses with multi-family before the transition is made into single-family. He corrected staff in that he had requested at least a 200-foot depth for the service commercial designation, as has been depicted on the plans from the onset. The intent of the three single-family residences is to buffer the existing single-family residences and those purchasing the residences would be fully aware of the surrounding properties. He related that alternative #2 is not economically feasible given the amount of work required on the property. Alternative #3 is workable with the following minor modifications: Change lots which front Star Drive from three units per acre to four units per acre and the easterly corner currently shown as two units per acre be modified to three units per acre. He mentioned that the 100-foot service commercial designation approved by the Planning Commission does not serve any purpose and suggested that if approved, that the service commercial area be extended to a depth of 200 feet. Ernie Martinez, attorney for Trinity Equity Funding, concurred with the points made by Mr. Weld. He explained that staff has indicated that the imposition of transitional multi-family use between any service commercial and single- family residential area is an appropriate land use vehicle. The applicant has attempted to reasonably address those issues and develop the property in accordance with the evolution of land use in that area. He noted that the property immediately to the east has an approved tentative subdivision map. In response to Council Member Anderson, Mr. Perry indicated that it would be possible to extend the street all the way through in conjunction with the subdivision proposed immediately to the east which has a density of two units per acre. He noted that the property owners would have to contact the adjacent property owners concerning this possibility, as the City cannot make changes to an already approved map until such time as an amendment is requested or the map expires. 7 10/05/93 Council Member Moss noted that after its annexation to the City, the South Bonnyview area was primarily designated 2.0 units per acre. Subsequently, the Planning Commission and City Council have made several increases in density to both 3.0 units and 3.5 units per acre. Mayor Arness determined that there were no additional individuals wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. Council Member Anderson questioned the Planning Commission's decision for leaving a 100-foot strip of land designated as service commercial. Mr. Perry responded that the Planning Commission was supportive of the four plexes. He believed the 100-foot service commercial designation was a compromise between staff's recommendation and the applicant's request. He related that staff had requested 150 feet of service commercial based on the following requirements: A planter and perpendicular parking along Eastside Road, accounting for 65 feet, a 5-foot sidewalk in the front of the building, a building depth of at least 40 feet, and then another 10 feet behind the building. Council Member Moss questioned the speed limits on Star Drive and Eastside Road. Mr. Perry believed the speed limit on Star Drive is 25 miles per hour and at least 35 to 40 miles per hour on Eastside Road. Council Member Moss did not favor creating another entrance into Eastside Road, but utilize Star Drive for access to the proposed subdivision. He also concurred with Mr. Weld's recommendation that the full 1.92 acres in front be classified as service commercial. He recommended, however, that the area behind the already established residential area be designated as 3.5 units per acre or whatever is more appropriate according to the Commission, with the balance remaining multi-family 9.0 units per acre. He noted that when changes are made to a Planning Commission recommendation it is usually referred back to the Planning Commission. Mr. Perry suggested that Council consider utilizing 3.0 units to 6.0 units per acre depending upon the ultimate street network utilized for the property behind the established residential area. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Anderson, that Council make the following findings regarding GPA-5-93: 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 May 19, 1993. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to refer General Plan Amendment GPA-5-93, by Trinity Equity Funding, back to the Planning Commission with the following changes: the 1.92 acres to be designated as "Service Commercial," the property behind the established residential area on Star Drive be increased to a higher density of 3 to 6 units per acre to be determined by the Planning Commission, the balance of the property to remain 9.0 units per acre multi-family, and if at all possible, access to the subdivision is to be from Star Drive. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Use Permit Application UP-5-92 and Amendment to Development Agreement with NME Hospitals, Inc. (Redding Medical Center, 1100 Butte Street) (L-010-390) Council Member Anderson abstained from discussion and voting on this matter. The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Arness opened the public hearing regarding Use Permit Application UP-5-92 and the amendment to the Development Agreement with NME Hospitals, Inc. 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 September 29, 1993 8 10/05/93 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that a letter was received from Robert and Cecile Nichols concerning a driveway easement. Director of Planning and Community Development Perry recalled that in March 1992, the City Council approved Use Permit UP-5-92 granting Redding Medical Center (RMC) permission to expand its hospital facility at 1100 Butte Street. As part of the expansion project, approval was also granted for abandonment of the City's interest in the 1100 block of Butte Street and the 1400 block of Liberty Street. In conjunction with the use permit and street abandonment approval, the City and RMC entered into a development agreement to, among other purposes, implement specific traffic-mitigation measures necessitated by the expansion project. One of these measures requires a cash contribution of $187,500 toward the future installation of traffic signals at the Highway 299/Auditorium Drive interchange. The City, RMC and Caltrans have mutually agreed to support an amendment to the Development Agreement, whereby RMC would construct the signals immediately as part of the expansion project and be reimbursed for costs in excess of its $187,500 obligation. The estimated cost of the signalization is $230,000 to $250,000. It is anticipated that all or most of the balance of the cost will come from an obligation of the shopping center at the north end of Park Marina Drive to pay for one-third of the cost of one signal, approximately $60,000. Mr. Perry explained that the amendment pertains to only Paragraph 11 of the Development Agreement and the use permit must also be amended accordingly. The Planning Commission, at its meeting of April 14, 1993, recommended that Council approve amending the Development Agreement and the corresponding condition in UP-5-92. Mayor Arness determined that there were no individuals present wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. In response to Mayor Arness, Mr. Perry related that it would be at least 10 years before the overpass over Highway 299/Auditorium Drive would be relocated. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Moss, approving an amendment to Condition 3C of Use Permit Application UP-5-92, by NME Hospitals, Inc. (Redding Medical Center) as follows: Pay first $187,500 (plus escalation factor) for ramp signals of Auditorium Drive interchange (in lieu of direct payment of $187,500 to the City of Redding). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Anderson Council Member Kehoe offered Ordinance No. 2063 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to development agreement between the City of Redding and NME Hospitals, Inc., doing business as Redding Medical Center. PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-9-93, by the City of Redding (Quail Ridge Subdivision, Units 2 through 8) (L-010-230) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Arness opened the public hearing regarding RZ-9-93. 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 September 29, 1993 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Director of Planning and Community Development Perry stated that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of September 14, 1993, recommended approval of a request to rezone property within the Quail Ridge Subdivision, Units 2 through 8, from "U" Unclassified District and "U-FP" Unclassified District with a Floodplain Combining District to "R-1" Single-Family Residential District. 9 10/05/93 The property is generally located east of Browning Street and southeast of Churn Creek Road. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that Council approve the recommendation, ratify the Negative Declaration and offer the ordinance for first reading. Mayor Arness determined that there were no individuals wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Council approved the rezoning as recommended and make the following findings regarding RZ-9-93: 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 August 4, 1993. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Anderson offered Ordinance No. 2064 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 the certain real property in the City of Redding to "R-1" Single-Family Residential District (RZ-9-93). APPOINTMENT - Recreation and Parks Commission (B-080-350) MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, to appoint Lois Havlicek to the Recreation and Parks Commission to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 1996. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE NO. 2061 - re Storm Drain Utility (S-070-300) MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2061 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 Moss, that Ordinance No. 2061 be adopted, 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. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - Anderson and Kehoe Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 2061 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE NO. 2062 - re Rezoning Application RZ-8-93, by the City of Redding (Redding Highlands/Sunridge Estates Subdivisions) (L-010-230 & S-100-623 & S-100-714) MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2062 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 Moss, that Ordinance No. 2062 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 "R-1" and "R1-FP" Single-Family Residential District. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 2062 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. REVITALIZING REDDING (A-050-060) City Manager Christofferson highlighted the Report to City Council dated September 20, 1993, incorporated herein by reference, concerning staff's 10 10/05/93 conclusions regarding its review of the book entitled "Reinventing Government." Mr. Christofferson related that the following observations were found: 1) Since the book is necessarily broad in its focus, many of the book's observations and anecdotes are not applicable to the City; 2) Many of the ideas that are looked on with favor by the authors are already in place in the City; 3) Some ideas that may be applicable under other circumstances are not applicable to Redding at this time; and 4) Other ideas necessarily require long-term study and evaluation or perhaps experimentation in some cases to determine their value to the City. Mr. Christofferson explained that the City's management practices are very much in harmony with what Osborne and Gaebler would identify as "best practice," and so the book tends to ratify that the City is already on the right track. He provided the following five basic principles which staff believe are sound: 1) Continue the heavy emphasis on meeting the needs of our customers; 2) Increase the City's role as a catalyst; 3) Utilize all resources available in the market; 4) Emphasize end product performance and goals and provide incentives for reaching them; and 5) Emphasize a proactive approach to the public's problems so that the greater investment is placed on prevention rather than on cure. Mr. Christofferson recommended that Council consider this report and provide staff with whatever guidance it may think appropriate. Council Member Kehoe applauded the management team for movement in the direction noted. He expressed the following comments relative to the five basic principles: 1) He did not want City government to lose touch with its citizens and customers and expressed a desire to have individuals available to assist with telephone inquiries even if the Automated Citizens Information System were implemented; and 2) He believed it critical that government closely monitor results and develop performance standards. He personally felt this is a high priority and staff should dedicate time to it, rather than waiting until time becomes available. Mr. Christofferson agreed with the importance of maintaining personal contact with citizens and explained that the Automated Citizens Information System would only enhance the City's responsiveness. He outlined some of the features: 1) Ability to dial a certain base telephone directory and three additional numbers depending upon the type of information required and listen to the applicable recorded message; 2) Ability to fax information which is normally mailed; and 3) Utilize charge cards for the payment of all City bills. Citizens would also be able to communicate with employees by dialing existing telephone numbers for further information. Additionally, staff is exploring a program with the David M. Griffith Company which is designed to measure results. Council Member Anderson concurred that the City must establish goals and monitor results. Because there is constant pressure for government to do more for less, he opined that it is important not to base performance on past ratios or performance, but to consistently strive to better those ratios. No action was taken on this item. RESOLUTION - Opposing Implementation of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Option 9 in Present Form (F-200-100 & L-040-070) Council Member Kehoe abstained from discussion and voting on this matter. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Resolution No. 93-365 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding opposing the implementation of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) on management of habitat for late-successional and old-growth forest related species within the range of the Northern Spotted Owl and Option 9 in their present forms. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Kehoe 11 10/05/93 Resolution No. 93-365 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE FOR DISTRIBUTING PROPERTY TAXES IN SHASTA COUNTY (T-010-650) Director of Finance Downing recalled that the City Council, at its meeting of September 21, 1993, adopted a resolution requesting that the County of Shasta exclude the City from an alternative procedure for distributing property taxes known as the Teeter Plan. Ms. Downing explained that since that date, staff has communicated and met with a number of County officials in an effort to determine if there is any way to make the Teeter Plan more appealing to the City. It was determined that one solution would be for the City to "opt-in" to the plan in fiscal year 1993-94 and then "opt-out" again in fiscal year 1994-95. This would allow the City to reap a one-time windfall of approximately $350,000 in fiscal year 1993-94. The downside is that the City would lose a similar amount of revenue over the next five to six years. Thus, the net gain after a five- or six-year period would probably be close to zero. Ms. Downing indicated that there several good reasons why the City may want to participate in the Teeter Plan in fiscal year 1993-94: 1) The City is guaranteed a one-time windfall of approximately $350,000 in the current year; 2) The one-time windfall could be used to backfill the property tax revenue which the State confiscated earlier this year to balance its budget; and 3) In the interest of intergovernmental cooperation, the City's participation would make the implementation of the Teeter Plan more viable and attractive from the County's perspective. Given the new information, it appears as if it may be advantageous for the City to "opt-in" to the Teeter Plan in fiscal year 1993-94 and then "opt-out" again in fiscal year 1994-95. Council Member Moss did not favor a one-time injection of funds. He opined that it is imperative that the City continue placing pressure and restructuring its sources of revenue as it has in the past two years. Mr. Christofferson explained that it is highly probable that the entire property tax matter would be changed in Sacramento in the upcoming year. The Teeter Plan is very beneficial to the County of Shasta, and the City's participation would be helpful even though its benefit would be minimal. The County would be financing $12,000,000 internally through its insurance reserve fund. Council Member Anderson viewed it as poor fiscal policy to borrow against future revenues to meet current operating expenses, as it represents a form of deficit financing. He could not, therefore, support the implementation of the Teeter Plan. Council Member Kehoe concurred with Council Members Anderson and Moss. He believed it imperative that government learn to live within its means and saw no reason for Council to change its position. Council Member Dahl concurred that Council should stand by its original decision and take no action on this item. Mr. Christofferson related that the City's action would have no effect on the County's ultimate course of action. No action was taken on this item. RESOLUTION - Documents Facilitating Sale of Bonds for Transfer Station, Benton Landfill Cap, and Corporation Yard Financing (R-015-300-100 & C-050-100-040 & S-020-300 & S-020-650) Director of Finance Downing related that staff has been working with the underwriting firm of J. P. Morgan Securities, Inc. to develop the structure of a bond issue to finance the construction of a Transfer Station, a cap for the Benton Landfill, and a Corporation yard. Along with developing documents and working toward securing a bond rating, staff has been soliciting, but has not yet received, a commitment for bond insurance. 12 10/05/93 It is recommended that Council adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the following: 1) The issuance of debt for the three projects in an amount not to exceed $33,000,000 with a maximum true interest cost of 6.25 percent; 2) The Acquisition Agreement; 3) The Facilities Lease; and 4) Three Installment Sales Agreements. MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Resolution No. 93-366 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the issuance by the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority of not to exceed $33,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Solid Waste and Corporation Yard Revenue Bonds; approving the forms of and authorizing execution and delivery of an Acquisition Agreement, a Facilities Lease and Three Installment Sale Agreements for the leasing and acquisition of certain municipal improvements; and authorizing related actions and matters. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - Dahl and Kehoe Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 93-366 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. At the hour of 8:21 p.m., Mayor Arness adjourned to a Special Meeting of the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority. At the hour of 8:24 p.m., Mayor Arness reconvened the Regular Meeting of the Redding City Council. REQUEST TO FILL ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST VACANCIES (A-050-135 & P-100-060-600) Director of Finance Downing recalled that Council, at its meeting of May 4, 1993, authorized the Finance Department to fill three of four vacant positions. The recruitment process for those authorized positions has now been completed. During the interim period, however, Finance has lost an additional Accounting Specialist to another department within the City and one by promotion. This has resulted in two Accounting Specialist vacancies within the Finance Department. Again, this lack of personnel has seriously impaired the ability of the department to perform its responsibilities in relationship to the accounting function and the timely completion of the annual audit. Work has been reassigned wherever possible. An internal recruitment to establish an eligibility list was conducted, however, the department's needs could not be met with the limited applicant pool. If Council does not authorize the replacement of these two positions, services within the Finance Department would need to be reduced accordingly. These positions are responsible for such things as fixed assets, job order cost accounting, and accounts payable. It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize staff to conduct an external recruitment to fill two Accounting Specialist vacancies in the Finance Department. Council Member Anderson questioned whether both positions should be approved at the current time, as the City might be forced to consider reducing positions in four or five months. He noted that the sales tax clean-up revenue was down, as well as transient occupancy tax. Ms. Downing related that the Finance Department is currently not able to keep up with the monthly work. If the positions are not filled, the City would be forced to have higher priced accountants performing the monthly work at year end. Currently, two contract people are assisting to keep the audit contract on schedule. Council Member Anderson asked for Ms. Downing's opinion as to the City's financial position at fiscal year end. Ms. Downing indicated that the City's General Fund may be having problems, however, the Finance Department does the bookkeeping for the City as a whole which includes all other funds which are conducting business as usual. Accounts payable are barely being completed in a timely manner. Fixed asset records would be the first service to be eliminated if the positions are denied. The 13 10/05/93 City used to receive a qualified opinion because of inadequate fixed asset records, however, that has been brought up to standard and it is almost a full-time job in itself. She believed the City would probably break even at fiscal year end, but did not envision a surplus based on the current economy. Council Member Anderson was concerned about the sales tax, as he has heard that such things as automobile sales were down 25 percent. Ms. Downing acknowledged that sales tax, being the General Fund's primary source of revenue, is still sluggish. Council Member Kehoe was inclined to support one position rather than two positions. In response to Council Member Dahl, Ms. Downing related that the 1993-94 budget includes funding for these two positions. Council Member Dahl believed Council needed to start prioritizing services and positions and developing some other method of reducing positions. In response to Mayor Arness, Ms. Downing indicated that the Finance Department spends approximately one-third of its time working on General Fund related work. Council Member Anderson concurred that it might be appropriate for Council to develop a priority list to determine layoffs if finances become more difficult. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, authorizing staff to fill two Accounting Specialist positions in the Finance Department through external recruitment. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - Anderson and Kehoe Absent: Council Members - None RESOLUTION - Previously Approved General Plan Amendments (G-030-010) Director of Planning and Community Development Perry related that over the last several months, the City Council has approved the following General Plan Amendments: 1) GPA-10-91; 2) GPA-4-93; and 3) GPA-6-93. Mr. Perry recalled that the Westside Area Plan/Benton Airpark Comprehensive Land Use Plan, GPA-10-91, is intended to serve two purposes. As an area plan, it will be a refinement of the General Plan and will establish the future land use and circulation pattern in the area. It is also anticipated that the plan will satisfy the State law requirement for the Shasta Airports Land Use Commission (ALUC) to adopt a comprehensive land use plan that provides for the orderly growth of Benton Airpark and the surrounding area. Because of its dual nature, the document must be reviewed and approved by both the City Council and ALUC. A letter was subsequently received from the Shasta County Board of Realtors objecting to the requirement in the Westside Area Plan that all new construction within the plan area record avigation and noise easements to the benefit of the City. Mr. Perry related that the boundaries of the Westside Area Plan/Benton Airpark Comprehensive Land Use Plan were drawn, in part, taking into consideration the flight pattern of aircraft, noise contours, and areas with potential to suffer from overflight annoyance. The establishment of an avigation and noise easement on a property constitutes the most comprehensive form of a buyer awareness measure. Recording of the easement not only protects the City from lawsuits arising out of the noise nuisance and overflight complaints but also serves to notify all future owners of affected property that they are near an airport and that aircraft overflights occur. The City prepares and records the easement at no cost to the property owner. The requirement would not be retroactive to existing developed properties within the plan area. It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt the necessary resolution implementing the General Plan Amendments previously authorized by Council. 14 10/05/93 Mike Braden, Secretary of the Shasta County Board of Realtors (Board), entered the letter of August 27, 1993, incorporated herein by reference, into the record, stating the Board's opposition to requiring all new construction within the plan area to have recorded avigation and noise easements to the benefit of the City. The Board feels that the requirement represents the taking of property rights, and suggested that only properties developing within the identified Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) noise contours be subject to the easement requirement. City Attorney Hays related that the avigation easement is only a two page document and is recorded by the City at no cost, thereby resulting in no cost to the landowner. Mr. Perry pointed out that the easements not only occur within the noise contour zone, but the traffic pattern zones. There are new lots being created in the area, and this would put the property owner on notice that air traffic occurs within the area. Council Member Anderson, having flown in and out of Benton Airpark, acknowledged that the planning area designated is within the traffic zone. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that Resolution No. 93-367 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-10-91, by the City of Redding (Westside Area Plan/Benton Airpark Comprehensive Land Use Plan); 2) General Plan Amendment GPA-4-93, by the Redding Housing Authority (4455 Oasis Road), amending the General Plan to "Residential, 18.0, 9.0 and 3.0 units per acre" and "Greenway"; and 3) General Plan Amendment GPA-6-93, by the City of Redding (2605 South Bonnyview Road) amending the General Plan to "Residential, 9.0 units per acre." Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 93-367 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. OFFER TO SELL OR TRADE LAND TO THE CITY BY LARRY HARRISON (C-070-010) Director of Planning and Community Development Perry recalled that Council referred an offer by Larry Harrison to sell or trade to the City 10 to 13 acres of a 24.16-acre parcel located south and west of Enterprise Community Park to City Departments, the Planning Commission, and Recreation and Parks Commission for review and comment. Responses do not indicate a need to acquire the property at this time. Further, the area would likely be placed in permanent floodplain as a condition of development by either the City or the County. It is the recommendation of staff that Council decline to acquire the property at this time, and direct staff to advise Mr. Harrison of the decision. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, to decline the offer by Larry Harrison to sell or trade 10 to 13 acres of a 24.16-acre parcel located south and west of Enterprise Community Park to the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds to Form Storm Drainage Utility * (B-130-070 & S-070-300) Director of Public Works Galusha indicated that Council authorized staff to start the formation of a Storm Drainage Utility. This work is estimated to cost $133,100 and would include computer programming to set up the initial billing, the calculation and field review of the impervious areas for the commercial and institutional land uses, formalization of maintenance programs, and the set-up of the utility's maintenance records and infrastructure data in the Graphic Information System (GIS) for easy retrieval and use. Time would also be required to respond to questions and appeals from rate payers. Mr. Galusha explained that the work would require the hiring of temporary employees. In most cases, the formation work would be done by existing staff 15 10/05/93 and the temporary employees would be used to back fill and perform existing work. A budget resolution has been prepared loaning $133,100 from the Storm Drainage Utility Fund to the Storm Drain Tax Capital Projects. This loan would be repaid from utility funds collected once the Storm Drainage Utility is in place. It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt the necessary resolution appropriating funds for the formation of the Storm Drainage Utility. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Resolution No. 93-368 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 20th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 93-239 appropriating $133,100 to form a Storm Drainage Utility. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - Anderson and Kehoe Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 93-368 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Storm Drainage Utility Rate Schedule (S-070-300) Director of Public Works Galusha highlighted the Report to City Council dated September 29, 1993, incorporated herein by reference, indicating that in order to fully implement the Storm Drainage Utility, Council must adopt a resolution setting the monthly storm drainage service charges. Staff is requesting Council's consideration at this time rather than in November to provide the public as much advanced notice as possible regarding storm drainage utility charges. The Master Storm Drainage Study identified the following functions that should be included in the storm drainage utility: 1) 1993-94 Storm Drain and Street Sweeping Functions; 2) Utility formation costs; 3) On-going storm drainage utility billing costs; 4) Planning and engineering; 5) Recommended additional storm drain maintenance; and 6) Capital Improvement Program (structures and pipe replacement). Mr. Galusha stated that funding for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed storm water management program (NPDES) and improved street sweeping frequency have not been included in the proposed utility's revenue plan at this time. It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution implementing the following fees effective January 1, 1994: 1) Single-Family Residential - $1.32 per unit; 2) Multi-Family Residential - $0.83 per unit; 3) Mobile Home in a Mobile Home Park - $0.83 per unit; and 4) Commercial and Institutional - $19.07 per impervious acre. In response to Council Member Moss, Mr. Galusha related that staff would need to determine the impervious acreage. Impervious acreage would include paving, roofs, and patios with concrete surfaces. Graveled surfaces, however, would not be considered impervious acreage. Field reviews and aerial photography would be utilized to make these calculations. City Attorney Hays related that the ordinance provides for an appeal process. If an individual is not satisfied with the results of the appeal to City staff, the ordinance provides that an appeal then be made to the City Council. In response to Council Member Dahl, Mr. Galusha related that option No. 2 was chosen, as it would collect $450,000 per year and require 35.6 years to collect the $16,000,000 needed for improvements, as compared to the storm drain construction tax revenues which would take approximately 30 years to collect the necessary $6,000,000 at $200,000 per year. After more consideration, it may be determined that some of the identified projects are not required. Council Member Moss opined that option No. 3 would cost the ratepayer less in the long run and allow for the needed capital to be collected sooner at only a small additional monthly fee. 16 10/05/93 Council Member Anderson noted that option No. 3 would cause the impervious acreage fee to increase approximately $5.00 per acre. He did not see any reason to try and complete the projects in 26 years, if staff believed it would take approximately 35 years. Council Member Kehoe questioned whether the rates would need to be adjusted for future EPA requirements. Mr. Galusha replied that the rates would need to be adjusted for EPA requirements. The latest information, however, indicates that these requirements may be deferred for up to five years. Council Member Kehoe asked if the Storm Drainage Utility would increase the frequency of the street sweeping program. Mr. Galusha related that staff is not proposing to restore the street sweeping levels unless mandated to do so by the EPA. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Resolution No. 93-369 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the following Storm Drainage Utility Service Rates for service to customers within the corporate limits of the City of Redding, effective January 1, 1994: 1) Single-Family Residential - $1.32 per unit; 2) Multi-Family Residential - $0.83 per unit; 3) Mobile Home in a Mobile Home Park - $0.83 per unit; and 4) Commercial and Institutional - $19.07 per impervious acre. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Moss and Arness Noes: Council Members - Anderson and Kehoe Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 93-369 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 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