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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1994-01-181 01/18/94 City Council, Regular Meeting City Council Chambers Redding, California January 18, 1994 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays. The Invocation was offered by Jonathon Boring of the First Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Anderson with the following Council Members present: Dahl, Moss and Anderson. Council Members Kehoe and Arness were absent. Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works Galusha, Electric Utility Director Lindley, Director of Planning and Community Development Perry, Chief of Police Blankenship, Fire Chief Bailey, Director of Finance Downing, Principal Planner Keaney, Director of General Services Masingale, Director of Information Systems Kelley, Director of Airports Perry, Director of Utilities/Customer Service Vokal, Budget Services Officer Starman, Senior Accountant Strong, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, City Clerk Strohmayer and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph. PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION - Stan Smith, Economic Development Corporation (B-080-150) Vice Mayor Anderson expressed the City's appreciation for Stan Smith's service as the City's representative to the Economic Development Corporation. He indicated that because Mr. Smith was unable to attend the meeting, the plaque would be forwarded to him. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of December 7, 1993 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 13, check numbers 201638 through 202065 inclusive, in the amount of $2,620,961.60, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 14 check numbers 371018 through 371724 inclusive, in the amount of $845,368.89, and Automatic Payroll Deposits, check numbers 17928 through 18100 inclusive, in the amount of $258,836.84, for the period of December 19, 1993, through January 1, 1994, be approved. TOTAL: $3,725,167.33 Treasurer's Report - December 1993 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability - $ 49,555,172.12 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $215,028,678.45 Resolution - Agreement with Haven Humane Society, Inc. re Animal Regulation and Animal Shelter (A-130) It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that Resolution No. 94- 009 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Animal Regulation and Shelter Agreement between the City of Redding and Haven Humane Society, Inc., effective January 1, 1994, through June 30, 1999, at a cost of $290,500 in calendar year 1994. Planning and Community Development Monthly Status Report (A-050-250) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that the Monthly Status Report through December 1993, for the following work areas, be accepted: (1) Annexations and Mello-Roos; (2) Planning Activity; (3) General Plan; (4) Building Activity; (5) Housing; (6) Redevelopment; and (7) Property Management. 2 01/18/94 Resolution - Annexation Agreement with Jeff and Marsha Mora and The Westlake Group re Annexation 90-5, Twin Towers Drive (A-150-227) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that Resolution No. 94-010 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving entering into an agreement between the City of Redding and Jeff and Marsha Mora and The Westlake Group to pay all fees and costs associated with forming a Mello-Roos District and processing Annexation 90-5, Twin Towers Drive; and authorizing the City Manager to sign same. It is further recommended that Annexation 90-5, Twin Towers Drive, be referred to departments for review and comment and to the Board of Administrative Review for an environmental determination. Set Public Hearing - Rezoning Application RZ-17-93, by the City of Redding (River Ridge Terrace, Unit 1; River Ridge Park, Units 1 through 3; and Stanford Manor) (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., February 1, 1994, to consider the request to rezone property located within the River Ridge Terrace Subdivision, Unit 1; River Ridge Park Subdivision, Units 1 through 3; and Stanford Manor Subdivision from "U" Unclassified District to "U-FP" Unclassified and "R-1" Single-Family Residential District. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2820, Purchase of One 115kV Circuit Switcher and Support Structure for Airport Substation Project (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 2820, purchase of one 115kV circuit switcher and support structure for the airport substation project, be awarded to the evaluated low bidder, S & C Electric Company, in the amount of $31,815.71 (Bid Group I only). Funds for this purchase are included in the 1993 Electric System Project Financing Program, Job Order No. 9344-27. Modification to Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2803, Vehicle Tow and Secured Storage Service (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the award of Bid Schedule No. 2803, vehicle tow and secured storage service, be modified as follows: Primary Provider - Failor's Churn Creek Tow; and Secondary Provider - Ken Robertson's Twin View Towing. Resolution - Financial Assurance for Postclosure Maintenance of Benton Landfill (S-020-300) It is the recommendation of the Director of General Services that Resolution No. 94-011 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing financial assurance for postclosure maintenance of the City of Redding Benton Landfill. Request to Sell Alcohol - by Telephone Pioneers of America (A-110-100) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Council approve the request of the Telephone Pioneers of America to sell alcoholic beverages at its annual crab feed to be held at the Senior Citizens' Hall on February 19, 1994, from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. Request to Sell Alcohol - by Salmonid Restoration Federation (A-110-100) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Council approve the request of the Salmonid Restoration Federation to sell alcoholic beverages at its annual conference to be held at the Senior Citizens' Hall on January 29, 1994, from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Public Works Department Quarterly Planning Report (A-050-300) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the Public Works Department's Quarterly Report for first quarter 1994 be accepted. 3 01/18/94 Resolution Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Improvements - Greenway Subdivision, Unit 1 (S-1-90)(South of Hartnell Avenue and east of Lawrence Road) * (S-070-230 & S-100-248) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 94-012 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Augustine Way, St. Moritz Court, Woodbridge Court, and Lawrence Road in Unit 1 of the Greenway Subdivision. It is further recommended that the improvements in Greenway Subdivision, Unit 1, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk instructed to retain the securities of the developer, John J. Mello, until the minor grading work has been completed. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2796, Hartnell Avenue Water 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), Hartnell Avenue water pipe abandonment, awarded to Cox and Cox Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $103,477.78. Resolution - Initiating Abatement Proceedings on Three Substandard Lumber Storage Buildings Located on Property at 4063 Eastside Road, owned by Kennie C. Knowles Trucking, Inc. (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 94-013 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding identified as three lumber storage buildings located on the property at 4063 Eastside Road, owned by Kennie C. Knowles Trucking, Inc. Resolution - Initiating Abatement Proceedings on Large Metal Storage Container Located on Property at 5814 Westside Road, owned by Leland R. Andrade, an Unmarried Man (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 94-014 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code certain real property in the City of Redding identified as the large metal storage container located on the property at 5814 Westside Road, owned by Leland R. Andrade, an unmarried man. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Moss and Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kehoe and Arness Resolution Nos. 94-009, 94-010, 94-011, 94-012, 94-013, and 94-014 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-15-93, by Sam Tumino (2190 Westwood Avenue) (L-010-230) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing regarding Rezoning Application RZ-15-93. 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 January 11, 1994 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Director of Planning and Community Development Perry related that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of December 14, 1993, recommended 4 01/18/94 approval of a request to rezone approximately 10,000 square feet of an approximately one-acre parcel located at 2190 Westwood Avenue from an "RM- 18" Multiple-Family Residential District to a "C2-F" Central Commercial District. Mr. Perry explained that since the property rezoning is a requirement of a use permit for a car wash to be developed on the subject 50-foot-wide strip, it is the opinion of both the Planning Commission and staff that this rezoning request is the appropriate solution to resolve a minor land-use conflict and to reconcile the zoning boundary to lot lines. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the City Council ratify the Negative Declaration and offer the ordinance for first reading. Vice Mayor Anderson determined that there were no individuals present wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, approving the rezoning as recommended by staff and making the following findings regarding Rezoning Application RZ-15-93: 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 October 27, 1993. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Dahl offered Ordinance No. 2075 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 "C2-F" Central Commercial District (RZ-15-93). PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-18-93, by the City of Redding (East Ridge Estates, Unit 3) (L-010-230) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing regarding Rezoning Application RZ-18-93. 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 January 11, 1994 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Director of Planning and Community Development Perry related that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of December 14, 1993, recommended approval of a request to rezone property located within the East Ridge Estates Subdivision from "R1-B15" Single-Family Residential District to "R1- BFM" Single-Family Residential District. Mr. Perry explained that the purpose of the proposed rezoning is to establish consistency with the City's General Plan designations and to provide more complete land-use information to potential buyers and residents. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the City Council ratify the Negative Declaration and offer the ordinance for first reading. Vice Mayor Anderson 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 Moss, approving the rezoning as recommended by staff and making the following findings regarding Rezoning Application RZ-18-93: 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; 5 01/18/94 4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California; and ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Planning Commission on December 14, 1993. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Dahl offered Ordinance No. 2076 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 "R1-BFM" Single-Family Residential District (RZ-18-93). ORDINANCE NO. 2074 - re Rezoning Application RZ-13-93, by the City of Redding (South of Pray Road, west of Westside Road, and north of El Reno Lane) (L-010-230) MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2074 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that Ordinance No. 2074 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 "U" Unclassified District (RZ-13-93). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Moss and Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kehoe and Arness Ordinance No. 2074 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC SAFETY SALES TAX ALLOCATION (T-010-700 & P-150) City Manager Christofferson provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated January 20, 1994, incorporated herein by reference, which provided the following recommended budget allocations for Proposition 172 funds for fiscal year 1993-94: 1) Collateral costs relative to the Police Grant - $9,000 for personal equipment and related items for five police officers and $67,350 for three patrol cars to provide peak-time coverage in a community based policing mode, for a total of $76,350; 2) Architectural fees for next fire station - $35,000; 3) Architectural fees for police building - $139,000. Mr. Christofferson explained that the duty of calculating the dollar split of Proposition 172 funds was left to county officials and there has been some question as to whether Redding's share of the monies allocated to Shasta County and its cities was in the 6 percent range or 3 percent range, and how the "cap" imposed by the law would affect the dollar allocation. It appears that the 6 percent/3 percent question is moot and that the "cap" will actually be the operative control on the City's share. Staff's conservative estimate of revenue from this source, as yet unbudgeted due to the rolling uncertainties, is $272,517, with the possibility of another $20,000 or so depending upon future refinements by the County. Because of differences in fiscal year/cash flow factors, it is believed that the City will actually receive more like $237,000 on a cash basis this fiscal year (after the grant is matched) and that this is the prudent figure to use for budgetary purposes. Mr. Christofferson provided the City Council with a listing of requests for possible funding utilizing Proposition 172 funds. It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize the recommended expenditures as previously referenced. Council Member Dahl concurred that it is necessary to provide the vehicles and equipment for the five police officers provided for under the Federal grant. He noted that Council previously authorized Proposition 172 funds to be utilized as the necessary matching funds required under the grant. While the City Council's direction was very general and ambiguous, he believed the intent was to ensure that both the Police and Fire Departments shared in the distribution of Proposition 172 monies to supplement public safety and not replace existing funding. He noted that the property tax shift matter had not been addressed and if the General Fund is required to absorb this 6 01/18/94 revenue reduction, it would essentially deplete the existing reserves. In addition, it is anticipated that the State of California will have a deficit of approximately $5 billion in the upcoming fiscal year. He suggested waiting until after the mid-year budget review, or until next year's budget deliberations, to determine how Proposition 172 monies should be allocated. Mr. Christofferson indicated that the architectural fees are non-reoccurring expenses. He suggested that staff develop a plan for Council's consideration which addresses personnel within the Fire Department, as Proposition 172 funds would contribute little toward obtaining the goal of three-man crews. He indicated, however, that he had no problem delaying consideration of this matter until a later date. Mr. Christofferson questioned if the City Council would like to proceed with authorizing the expenditure of Proposition 172 funds to acquire the necessary equipment and vehicles for the new police officers and to pay for the fire station architectural fees, as it represents a Fire Department expenditure. Council Member Dahl concurred with authorizing the necessary expenditure of Proposition 172 funds to purchase the necessary equipment and vehicles for the five police officers provided for by the Federal grant. He believed all other expenditures should be addressed at a later date, possibly during next year's budget deliberations, with an implied commitment, however, to the Fire Department. Council Member Moss concurred with Council Member Dahl. He noted that building codes are constantly changing and expressed concern with spending funds on up-front architectural work for facilities which would probably not be started for at least three years. He also recommended that Council authorize the necessary expenditure for equipment and vehicles for the five new police officers, but defer action on the remaining funds. Vice Mayor Anderson also concurred with providing the necessary equipment and vehicles for the five police officers utilizing Proposition 172 funds. He was not in favor, however, of utilizing any of the funds for architectural work given the uncertainty of future City Councils. He believed that the intent of the City Council was to ensure that both the Police and Fire Departments shared equally in this funding. He opined that the City would not be able to obtain its goal of three-man fire crews at any one time. He suggested considering the implementation of one three-man fire crew at one of the stations and noted that it might require that this year's funds be carried over into the next fiscal year to accomplish this goal. He believed the spirit of Proposition 172 was to provide additional public safety personnel. He, therefore, concurred with the recommendation to wait until after the mid-year budget review before making any other additional appropriations. Council Member Moss also favored the establishment of at least one three-man fire crew. He provided a personal commitment to the Fire Department to try and find the necessary funding to increase the Fire Department's personnel before committing any additional Proposition 172 monies. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, to authorize the expenditure of Proposition 172 funds for the following items: 1) Matching funds for the Federal grant to provide 5 additional police officers; 2) Purchase personal equipment for the 5 new police officers at an estimated cost of $9,000; and 3) Purchase 3 Police Department patrol cars at an estimated cost of $67,350. Staff is further directed to prepare a cost estimate to establish a three-man fire crew at one station for Council's consideration. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes TRANSACTION LISTING OF ACQUISITIONS (B-050-100) Director of Finance Downing presented the Transaction Listing of acquisitions between $5,000 and $25,000 approved by the City Manager for the period of October 1993 through December 1993. 7 01/18/94 It is the recommendation of staff that Council accept the Transaction Listing as presented and also approve the discontinuance of the transaction listing reporting to Council effective January 1994. Vice Mayor Anderson stated that Council Member Kehoe requested that staff continue compiling the transaction listing for Council's acceptance. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, accepting the Transaction Listing of acquisitions between $5,000 and $25,000 approved by the City Manager for the period of October 1993 through December 1993 and instructing staff to continue compiling said listing for Council's acceptance. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes COOPERATION AGREEMENT - re Redevelopment Project Along Airport Road/North Market Street/Old Oregon Trail RESOLUTION - re Designating Shastec Redevelopment Project Survey Area (R-030-200) Director of Planning and Community Development Perry related that over the last several months, the Cities of Anderson and Redding, the County of Shasta, and the Redding Redevelopment Agency have been exploring the feasibility of doing a joint redevelopment project along the North Market Street-Airport Road-Old Oregon Trail corridor. A Cooperation Agreement has been developed which defines the roles and responsibilities of each agency in the process. In addition, a draft survey area has been developed which represents the area to be studied to determine if it qualifies for a redevelopment project and to determine financial feasibility. Mr. Perry explained that initial start-up funds will be borrowed from the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project. These funds will be repaid if the project is formed. If the agreement is approved by all parties, the Redevelopment Agency will distribute requests for proposal to obtain consultants to prepare a redevelopment plan and an environmental impact report. The project is viewed as enabling local government to be a partner with private development in developing the improvements that are necessary for the area without creating an unaffordable burden or creating substandard conditions. It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the agreement on behalf of the City and adopt the necessary resolution designating the survey area. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Moss, approving the Project Formation Agreement with the Cities of Anderson and Redding, the County of Shasta, and the Redding Redevelopment Agency, for the Shastec Redevelopment Project and authorizing the Vice Mayor to sign said agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Resolution No. 94-015 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding designating the Shastec Redevelopment Project Survey Area. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Moss and Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kehoe and Arness Resolution No. 94-015 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. UPPER CHURN CREEK PLAN/TWIN VIEW INTERCHANGE (S-070-100) Director of Planning and Community Development Perry highlighted the Report to City Council dated January 11, 1994, incorporated herein by reference, which provided an update regarding the proposed Upper Churn Creek Plan/Twin View Interchange. Vice Mayor Anderson requested that the City Council be informed about such matters earlier in the process, rather than having to obtain the information from the newspaper. This was an informational item and no action was required. HOME PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION 8 01/18/94 (G-100-070-300) Director of Planning and Community Development Perry indicated that the City was notified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development that it has been awarded $997,500 in funding under the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME). This amount is the maximum available to any jurisdiction through the State HOME Program. Mr. Perry explained that this will be the final year that Redding will be eligible for HOME funds through the State of California. Redding will be a Participating Jurisdiction in fiscal year 1994-95 for HOME funds directly through the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Under the HOME funding, Redding will receive $409,000 in 1994-95. This was an informational item and no action was required. ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 10.20: Public Parks- Prohibited Activities (A-110-100 & A-110-070) City Attorney Hays explained that the City Council currently approves requests for the sale of alcoholic beverages on City-owned property. These requests are often received with very little lead time before the actual events. This creates a problem in not being able to process the requests until they can be taken before the next City Council meeting. The City Manager is, therefore, requesting authority to amend the Municipal Code, allowing him to provide approval to these requests after they have been approved by the pertinent department and/or commission and the Chief of Police. In addition, Mr. Hays indicated that in the last two years, seven new parks have been added to the City park system. This amendment provides an opportunity to include the names of these parks in the Code relating to the non-use of alcohol in the parks. It is the recommendation of staff that the necessary ordinance be offered for first reading. Council Member Moss offered Ordinance No. 2077 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 10.20, Public Parks-Prohibited Activities, providing authority to the City Manager to approve requests to sell alcoholic beverages on City-owned property and adding new parks to the Code relating to the non-use of alcohol in parks. PUBLIC COMMENT (L-100) Dale Ochs, P.O. Box 990214, Redding, opined that on November 4, 1993, an erroneous conclusion was made by two City of Redding police officers which resulted in his private property being confiscated. The officers concluded that he was required to register his automobile with the Department of Motor Vehicles and that he was also required to have a license as a driver of the vehicle. He previously provided the City Clerk with reports and authorities regarding this particular matter. He indicated that it was incumbent upon the City Council to understand the difference between a person and a California citizen. He requested that the City withdraw its complaint and return his personal property immediately and unconditionally or file a proper complaint. At the request of Vice Mayor Anderson, City Manager Christofferson stated that, in concert with the City Attorney, the matter would be researched. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 7:58 p.m., Vice Mayor Anderson declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ____________________________ Vice Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ 9 01/18/94 City Clerk