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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1994-05-03 City Council, Regular Meeting City Council Chambers Redding, California May 3, 1994 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 R. Anderson with the following Council Members present: P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray and R. Anderson. Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works Galusha, Director of Planning and Community Development Perry, Police Chief Blankenship, Fire Chief Bailey, Director of Finance Downing, Director of General Services Masingale, Director of Information Systems Kelley, Senior Planner King, Associate Planner Morgon, City Clerk Strohmayer and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph. RESOLUTION - Proclaiming Week of May 2-6, 1994, as "Just Say No" Week (A-050-060-600) Molly Reeves-Bennett, "Just Say No" Advisor at Bonnyview Elementary School, related that the "Just Say No" Program started in 1985. The new focus of the program is called "Youth Power-Youth to Youth." The program is designed to have high school age students working directly with elementary age students to implement drug prevention activities. Trisha Wall, representing the 4th and 5th grade students at Bonnyview Elementary School, stated that their "Just Say No" Club has 130 members. The club is involved with educational projects with the American Cancer Association and the Tobacco Prevention Association. She related that the Bonnyview Elementary School "Just Say No" Club will be the lead school on the "Just Say No" walk scheduled for May 6, 1994. Michael Bonna, 5th grade student at Bonnyview Elementary School, indicated that the "Just Say No" Walk represents an opportunity for the school to demonstrate its pledge against drugs. The club recently participated in a clean-up activity at the arboretum. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that Resolution No. 94-111 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding designating the week of May 2 through May 6, 1994, as "Just Say No" Week. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray, and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 94-111 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Proclaiming Week of May 16-21, 1994, as "National Police Officers' Week" and May 18, 1994, as "Police Memorial Day" in the City of Redding (A-050-060-600) Officer Bruce Bonner, Redding Police Officers' Association, indicated that by an act of Congress and a Presidential Proclamation, the week of May 16 through 21, 1994, has been designated as "National Peace Officers' Week" and May 18, 1994, as "Police Memorial Day." He explained that May 18, 1994, is especially significant to the Redding Police Department. On May 18, 1967, one of its own, Officer Ted Lion, was shot and killed in the line of duty. On behalf of the Redding Police Department and police officers across the nation, he requested that the City Council adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of May 16-21, 1994, as "National Police Officers' Week" and May 18, 1994, as "Police Memorial Day" in the City of Redding. He also asked that City flags be flown at half-mast on May 18, 1994, in honor of the police officers killed in the line of duty. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Murray, that Resolution No. 94-112 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming the week of May 16-21, 1994, as "National Peace Officers' Memorial Week" and May 18, 1994, as "Police Memorial Day" in the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 94-112 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. - - - - - - - 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. 20, check numbers 205554 through 206176 inclusive, in the amount of $5,226,467.96, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 21 check numbers 376141 through 376878 inclusive, in the amount of $888,846.57, and Automatic Payroll Deposits, check numbers 19149 through 19328 inclusive, in the amount of $274,304.11, for a total of $1,163,150.68, for the period of March 27, 1994, through April 9, 1994, be approved. TOTAL: $6,389,618.64 Transaction Listing of Acquisitions Between $5,000 and $25,000 (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that the City Council accept and approve the transaction listing of acquisitions between $5,000 and $25,000 and emergency purchases requiring the City Manager's approval for the period of January 1994 through March 1994. Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Debt Service re Corporation Yard, Solid Waste Transfer Station and Benton Landfill Cap * (B-130-070 & D-050 & C-050-100-040 & S-020-650 & S-020-300) It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that Resolution No. 94- 113 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 67th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 93- 239 appropriating $805,500 for debt service associated with the corporation yard, solid waste transfer station, and the Benton Landfill cap. Annual Franchise Review - Viacom Cablevision (T-040-050) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that the report regarding the 1993 Annual Franchise Review for Viacom Cablevision be accepted. Tentative Subdivision Map S-3-90 - Forest Homes, Phase III, by Donald Lynn (East of Shasta View Drive, west of Clover Creek, and south of Hartnell Avenue) (S-100-208) The City Council accepted the report containing the map and the conditions of approval for Tentative Subdivision Map S-3-90 approved by the Planning Commission granting permission to subdivide 17 acres into 58 single-family lots on property located east of Shasta View Drive, west of Clover Creek, and south of Hartnell Avenue. Tentative Subdivision Map S-9-93 - Lincoln Estates, Unit 3, by Joe Delija, et al (Southeast of Enterprise High School, south of Lawrence Road, and east of Harpole Road) (S-100-437) The City Council accepted the report containing the map and the conditions of approval for Tentative Subdivision Map S-9-93 approved by the Planning Commission granting permission to subdivide 17.43 acres into 34 single-family residential lots on property located southeast of Enterprise High School, south of Lawrence Road, and east of Harpole Road. Set Public Hearing - re Amendment to Title 17 of the Redding Municipal Code, Subdivision Ordinance (L-010-500-050) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., June 7, 1994, to consider the proposed amendment to Title 17 of the Redding Municipal Code, Subdivision Ordinance. Set Public Hearing - re Amendment to Chapter 18.55 of the Redding Municipal Code, Trash Enclosure Ordinance (L-010-500-050) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., June 7, 1994, to consider the proposed amendment to Chapter 18.55 of the Redding Municipal Code, Trash Enclosure Ordinance. Set Public Hearing - re Proposed Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of CDBG Funds for Fiscal Year 1994-95 (G-100-030-039) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., May 17, 1994, to consider the proposed Statement of Community Development Objectives and the Projected Use of Community Development Block Grant funds for fiscal year 1994-95. Authorization for Police Memorial Relay (A-050-270) It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council approve the Police Memorial Run on May 18, 1994, and authorize the City Clerk to notify the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Resolution - Sub-Sublease Agreement between International Air Service Company, Ltd., as Sub-Sublessor, and Redding Medical Center, as Sub-Sublessee (C-070-100 & A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Director of Airports that Resolution No. 94- 114 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the following documentation pertaining to the "Shasta Enterprises Facilities" at the Redding Municipal Airport: Sub-Sublease Agreement (of a portion of the facilities) dated January 21, 1994, entered into between International Air Service, Company, Ltd., a California Corporation, as Sub- Sublessor, and Redding Medical Center, a California Corporation, as Sub- Sublessee, and approved by Shasta Enterprises. Resolution - Appropriating Funds for City Fleet Vehicle Maintenance * (B-130-070 & A-050-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Director of General Services that Resolution No. 94-115 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 65th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 93-239 appropriating $85,000 for repairs and maintenance of the City's vehicle fleet. Resolution - Authorizing Destruction of Certain Documents (A-050-055-750) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 94-116 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the destruction of certain records. Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Development of Phase I of Enterprise Community Park * (B-130-070 & P-050-145) It is the recommendation of the Director of Recreation and Parks that Resolution No. 94-117 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 63rd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 93-239 appropriating $2,750,000 for the development of Phase I of Enterprise Community Park. Resolution - Agreement with Redding Youth Baseball for 1994 Umpire Services (B-130-030-675) It is the recommendation of the Director of Recreation and Parks that Resolution No. 94-118 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement, for the period of May 1, 1994, to September 6, 1994, between the City of Redding and Redding Youth Baseball for 1994 umpire services in a not to exceed amount of $21,000. Notice of Completion - 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, 8-place T-hangar at Redding Municipal Airport, awarded to Van Dyke Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $318,333.12. Acceptance of Final Map - Ravenwood Subdivision, Unit 8 (S-30-90), by Don Lynn (Salmonberry Drive, east of Shasta View Drive) (S-100-614) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the Final Map for Ravenwood Subdivision, Unit 8, be approved, the Mayor authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder. Acceptance of Final Map - Stewart Subdivision (S-10-93), by Bill Stewart (West of Oak Mesa Lane and south of Sageway Drive) (S-101-007) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the Final Map for Stewart Subdivision be approved and the City Clerk file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder. Resolution - Appropriating Additional ISTEA Funds for Overlay Projects * (B-130-070 & G-100-070-100 & S-070-200) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 94-119 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 66th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 93- 239 appropriating an additional $285,000 in ISTEA funds for overlay project account. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 94-113, 94-114, 94-115, 94-116, 94-117, 94-118 and 94-119 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. - - - - - - - - PUBLIC HEARING - Amendment to Chapter 11.40 of the Redding Municipal Code, Vehicle Congestion Management (C-110-100) Senior Planner King explained that the City is mandated by the California Government Code to adopt a Vehicle Congestion Management ordinance as one of the requirements of the County's Congestion Management Plan. If the City does not adopt the ordinance, it will lose its share of gas tax funds for transportation projects. Mr. King indicated that the same or similar ordinance must be adopted by the Cities of Anderson and Shasta Lake. Shasta County has already adopted its ordinance, which is identical to the one before the City Council. The ordinance would be applicable to employers with 100 or more employees and is intended to decrease traffic congestion by requiring employers to only promote alternative transportation modes such as carpools, vanpools, transit, bicycles, and park-and-ride lots. The ordinance must also include strategies regarding flexible work hours and parking management programs. The only real impact of the ordinance is the mandate that employers file an annual report on their promotion efforts for their employees to reduce the number of trips by single-occupant vehicles. Mr. King noted that the City, as an employer, would also be subject to this ordinance; however, since the requirements are the same as Rule 3:24 of the County's Air Quality Management District (AQMD), there would be no additional impact on the City or on other large employers than now exists. Mr. King stated that it has been determined that this ordinance is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. It is the recommendation of staff that the ordinance be offered for first reading. Mayor R. Anderson determined that there were no individuals present wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. Council Member Kehoe offered Ordinance No. 2083 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 11, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Redding Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 11.40 entitled Vehicle Congestion Management. PUBLIC HEARING - Planned Development PD-1-92, Country Homes, by O. G. Rosolia (6001 Oasis Road) (L-010-210-100) Director of Planning and Community Development Perry related that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of April 12, 1994, recommended approval of the request by O. G. Rosolia to rezone and subdivide property located at the southeast corner of Gold Hills Drive and Oasis Road for the development of a 133 single-family lot planned development. Mr. Perry explained that the development was originally approved in 1987, consisting of 52 units. In 1991, following the adoption of the Oasis Road Area Plan, which increased densities in the area, the development was approved for a total of 154 units. The first phase, totaling 22 lots, was recorded in 1989. The balance of the tentative map and Planned Development zoning has since expired. The Planned Development District would allow up to 190 units to be constructed on the property if the full density bonus were requested and approved. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council ratify the Negative Declaration, find and declare that none of the conditions listed in California Government Code Section 66474, items (a) through (g), exist with regard to the proposed subdivision and that the proposed subdivision is consistent with the Redding General Plan and applicable specific plans. It is further recommended that the ordinance be offered for first reading. Mayor R. Anderson 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 P. Anderson, that the City Council make the following findings regarding Planned Development PD-1-92: 1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan; 2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form; 3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use; 4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California; and ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of Administrative Review on March 9, 1994. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to find and declare that none of the conditions listed in California Government Code Section 66474, items (a) through (g), exist with regard to Planned Development PD-1-92, Country Homes, by O. G. Rosolia, and that the proposed subdivision is consistent with the Redding General Plan and applicable specific plans. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Kehoe offered Ordinance No. 2084 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 "PD" Planned Development, subject to the conditions of approval (PD-1-92). APPOINTMENT - Redding Community Access Corporation (B-080-120) MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to appoint Kathy Ann Anderson to the Redding Community Access Corporation to serve a three-year term expiring February 1, 1997. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE NO. 2081 - Rezoning Application RZ-1-94 by the City of Redding (Meadow Creek Subdivision, Unit 1 and 2 and a portion of Marvin Gardens Planned Development) (L-010-230 & S-100-457 & L-010-210-450) MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2081 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that Ordinance No. 2081 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding to "R1-BFM" Single-Family Residential District, "U-F-FP" Unclassified District with Site Plan Review and Floodplain, and "PD" Planned Development (RZ-1-94). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray, and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 2081 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE NO. 2082 - Rezoning Application RZ-4-94 by the City of Redding (Los Robles Hills Subdivision, Unit 1) (L-010-230 & S-100-445) MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2082 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that Ordinance No. 2082 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-4-94). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray, and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 2082 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENT OF AD HOC COMMITTEE - Development of Continuous Quality Improvement Plan for the City (B-080) Mayor R. Anderson requested the City Council's concurrence in appointing an Ad Hoc Committee composed of members of the private sector, as well as City staff, to develop a Continuous Quality Improvement Plan for the City. The purpose of such a plan would be to enhance the quality of City services, meet the citizens of Redding expectations and to achieve a total commitment from the employees of the City of Redding to the plan. Mayor R. Anderson indicated that the plan should be designed to include all employees of the City with a significant recognition program, including financial rewards, for innovative ideas that result in substantial savings to the City. MOTION: Made by Council Member P. Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, authorizing the Mayor to appoint an Ad Hoc Committee composed of members of the private sector, as well as City staff, to develop a Continuous Quality Improvement Plan for the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ANNEXATION ISSUES REGARDING 1-5 AT KNIGHTON ROAD (A-150) Council Member Murray provided an overview of his memorandum dated May 3, 1994, incorporated herein by reference, regarding suggestions relative to sewer facilities needed to service the Union 76 Truck Stop at I-5 and Knighton Road and other nearby properties. Mr. Murray indicated that the City has taken the position that annexation to the City is necessary prior to the provision of City services and the County of Shasta has taken the position that it will not permit annexation which will lead to a loss of current levels of sales and property tax income. Mr. Murray proposed that the City agree to provide sewer service to the commercially zoned properties in the immediate area of the interchange, plus Pacheco School, without requiring annexation. In consideration for this access to sewer service, the County of Shasta must agree to make a commitment in perpetuity to dedicate all sales tax and property tax, arising out of new development resulting from extension of service, to the library. In addition to these new monies, both the City and County of Shasta would commit to maintaining their existing net levels of funding for the library. Mr. Murray continued that while some may view such an arrangement as deviating from current City policy, the characteristics of this arrangement are such that the City Council could declare that no precedent would be set. Further, a potential health and safety problem for Pacheco School would be permanently eliminated. The sewer line should be sized so as to preclude expansion beyond the designated area, and the property owners served would pay all line extension costs as well as normal City connection fees and service charges. Mr. Murray indicated that it would be necessary to establish a base-year taxable income bench mark against which revenue increase would be measured, and the bench mark would rise by an appropriate percentage in relation with the law. The Library Commission would be designated the sole recipient of the funds created over and above those currently received by the County of Shasta and would be responsible for their appropriate expenditure. Based on the projected expansion of the truck stop properties alone, he estimated this agreement would generate in excess of $500,000 per year in new funding for library services, as well as create approximately 150 new jobs in the community. Mayor R. Anderson stated that the City Council did not have an opportunity to review Council Member Murray's proposal prior to the meeting, and the proposal represents a substantial change of policy. He indicated that the overall issues should be considered and recommended that the City Council take the proposal under advisement. Council Member McGeorge stated that the additional 150 jobs would be beneficial to the community. He felt, however, that before a decision is made, all the ramifications of the proposal should be considered. Council Member Kehoe related that Council Member Murray should be commended for his innovative idea. He recommended that the matter be referred to staff for an indepth study and recommendation. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that Council Member Murray's proposal relative to providing sewer services to the Union 76 Truck Stop at I-5 and Knighton Road and other nearby properties without annexation occurring be referred to staff for an indepth study and recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE COST RECOVERY PROGRAM * (F-205-600 & P-150-170) Director of Finance Downing related that the City Council, at its meeting of March 16, 1993, amended the Schedule of Fees and Services Charges by adding fees for certain emergency medical services (EMS) provided by the Redding Fire Department, effective May, 1993. Ms. Downing explained that since the program's inception, there have been approximately 6,700 calls for Fire Department assistance. Of these, approximately 3,000 were billable EMS calls, and the remainder involved structural/vehicle fires and other incidents unrelated to EMS. Through March 31, 1994, the City issued approximately 3,000 invoices totaling $89,775, with an average billing of $29.66. Receipts total $42,850 through the end of March. The total amount referred to collection agencies for nonpayment or mail return is $16,000. Ms. Downing indicated that most public contacts in connection with this program are from individuals who are eligible for either Medi-Cal or Medicare assistance. At the time the program was implemented, staff was trying to ascertain whether charges would be reimbursable by either of these agencies. It has since been determined that these charges cannot be reimbursed, as the City of Redding is not a certified medical care provider qualified to render medical diagnoses and furnish invoices with the requisite "RVS" codes required by the insurers. Another requirement for Medicare/Medi-Cal reimbursement is that the responding agency also transport the patient to the hospital. As the program has evolved, staff has determined that the 15-minute time allotment charge of $18.34 does not cover the full costs associated with EMS provision. Service recipients require a considerable investment of staff time each month responding to telephone inquiries and critical input about the program. In addition, other EMS provision costs not currently captured involve disposable equipment and supplies used to render the service and produce invoices. All-inclusive costs for a 15-minute EMS response are as follows: Fire engine/crew $21.67; Administrative overhead $13.15; and supplies $5.13, for a total charge of $39.95. Each additional 15 minutes of service is $21.67. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council amend the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges to reflect the full cost of EMS provision, with the issue to be examined in one year for an evaluation of its effectiveness at capturing EMS program costs. John Truitt, Director of the Foster Grandparent Program, stated that an individual's own income presents an impediment now when considering whether to call 911. The residents of Redding who need this service the most, primarily the elderly, are the ones who can least afford to pay the fee. He urged the City Council to provide emergency medical services to all citizens and discontinue the fee. Olive Young, Chairman of the Shasta County Commission on Aging, related that if a physical illness is not caught in a timely manner, it results in increased costs to the public. The costs may not reflect in the City budget, but the taxpayers of Redding will definitely pay the bill. She stated that an individual should not be forced to chose between food and medication or emergency medical services. For the sake of Redding residents, she urged that the emergency medical service fee be stricken from the City budget. Julie Olson, medical social worker, related that the average net monthly income of a senior citizen is $600 per month, of which approximately 23 percent is spent on health needs. These individuals do not have extra money to spend on emergency medical services. She explained that some of her clients have confided that they will not utilize 911 because they cannot afford another bill. Others have had to go without groceries and medication to pay the City for the services. She conveyed that the Fire Department does an excellent job and has saved many lives because of its immediate response to a crisis situation. She asked that the City Council find a more equitable method of securing revenue for the City and that the emergency medical service fee be repealed. Judy Childers echoed that the elderly are very proud and do not want to utilize the 911 service because they cannot afford any additional bills. Tom Welch, Director of the Senior Legal Center, indicated that if it is necessary for the City to raise money to continue the emergency medical service that some type of hardship waiver should be built into the program. Council Member Kehoe stated that his position has not changed regarding the emergency medical service fee. He indicated that the service should be provided to all residents and should not be based on an ability to pay but based on a demonstrated need. He related that the testimony this evening indicates that there is a significant segment of the population who need these services, however, are not able to afford them. He favored repealing the fee. Council Member P. Anderson concurred with Council Member Kehoe noting that the majority of the monies collected for this service are spent on administration and collection. In response to Council Member Murray, Ms. Downing related that approximately 180 to 200 hours per month are spent on the emergency medical services program. At an average hourly rate of $15.00, this equates to approximately $36,000 annually. Council Member Murray questioned how the monies collected from the emergency medical service response are utilized. Fire Chief Bailey responded that the monies go directly to the General Fund. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to abolish the emergency medical services fee program and direct staff to bring back a resolution at the May 17, 1994, meeting, which formally rescinds Resolution #93-90. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Amending Budget for the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) to Include Funds Approved by the State Department of Housing & Community Development (G-100-075-201) Director of Planning and Community Development Perry related that the State Department of Housing and Community Development notified the City on December 21, 1993, that it had been awarded $997,500 in funding under the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME). In order to begin utilizing the funds, it is necessary for the City to amend the HOME Program budget to reflect the additional funds. In addition, it is also necessary to amend the budget to include the Redding Redevelopment Agency's matching funds in the amount of $249,380. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt a resolution amending the HOME Program budget to include $997,500 in funds approved by the State Department of Housing and Community Development and $249,380 in matching funds from the Redding Redevelopment Agency. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Murray, that Resolution No. 94-120 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 64th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 93-239 (1) appropriating $1,246,880 for the HOME Program, and (2) authorizing the receipt of $1,246,880 in revenue. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds for Purchase of Alarm Equipment * (B-130-070 & B-050-100 & A-050-150) Director of General Services Masingale related that the City Council, at its meeting of March 1, 1994, instructed staff to develop specifications and proceed with Requests for Proposal for the purchase of alarm equipment. Subsequent to this decision, questions arose as to the ownership of the wiring and conduit. He indicated that determining who owns the conduit and wiring could be difficult and a costly task for both parties. Mr. Schwartz has offered to sell the existing alarm system to the City for $30,000. In order to avoid the possible inconvenience of having California Safety remove their equipment and another firm install new equipment, it is staff's opinion that the City should accept Mr. Schwartz's offer. Mr. Masingale stated that the City will save in excess of $30,000 annually after the initial purchase. Alarm maintenance and monitoring will be the only expenses after the equipment is purchased. These costs are projected to be $7,800 to $10,000 annually compared with $44,478 currently being paid to California Safety Company. Staff believes the $7,800 to $10,000 monitoring fee is adequate because of the following reasons: 1) Staff has performed an analysis and has eliminated some of the existing alarms; 2) The Electric Utility will begin monitoring their own systems, thereby eliminating another 11 sites; and 3) The new Corporation Yard will combine 13 sites into 1 site. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt the necessary resolution appropriating $32,600 for the purchase of alarm equipment from California Safety Company, authorize the City Manager to sign the necessary documents to perfect the equipment purchase, and authorize staff to issue requests for proposal for alarm monitoring and maintenance. In response to Council Member McGeorge, Mr. Masingale stated that based on conversations with two vendors, it would appear that budgeting $20.00 per month for the monitoring and maintenance of each location would be sufficient. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Murray, that Resolution No. 94-121 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 44th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 93-239 appropriating $32,600 for the purchase of the City's existing alarm equipment from California Safety in the amount of $30,000, with remaining funds to be utilized for the monitoring and maintenance of said equipment for the remainder of fiscal year 1993-94, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents to perfect said purchase. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 94-121 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Murray, to authorize staff to issue requests for proposal for the monitoring and maintenance of the City's alarm equipment. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WESTSIDE AND EASTSIDE PARALLEL SANITARY SEWER INTERCEPTORS - Preparation of Easement Documents and Title Reports (W-020-610 & B-050-100) Director of Public Works Galusha stated that the City Council, at its meeting of May 14, 1992, awarded a contract to CH2M Hill to perform the preliminary engineering design for the Westside and Eastside Parallel Sanitary Sewer Interceptor project in the amount of $314,000 and approved $40,000 in contingencies and $25,061 for staff engineering costs, for a total project cost of $380,000. The project is essentially completed, and Amendments 1 and 2 in the total amount of $25,847.97 have been completed, leaving approximately $14,000 in the contingency fund. Mr. Galusha indicated that the preliminary design project report recommended that the needed right of way for the interceptors be acquired as soon as practicable. CH2M Hill, having just completed extensive work on the project, was requested to provide a cost to prepare all the necessary sewer line easement documents which would then be used by a local appraisal firm and a property acquisition firm to acquire the easements. CH2M Hill estimated the cost of preparing 77 easement documents at an amount not to exceed $74,195. He said staff believes the price is fair and reasonable. Mr. Galusha explained that an additional $16,000 is also needed to purchase the title reports for the easements. After obtaining quotations, the City would issue a purchase order to a local title company to provide title reports, which are essential to the preparation of easement documents and must be available throughout the acquisition process, including the eventual recording of the documents. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council authorize Amendment No. 3 to CH2M Hill's contract in an amount not to exceed $74,195 for the preparation of the necessary easement documents and authorize the City Manager to execute said amendment and authorize the issuance of a purchase order for title reports in a total estimated amount of $16,000, for a total additional expenditure of $90,195. Council Member Murray questioned whether the City owns the engineering work already performed by CH2M Hill and whether it would have access to the plan line. Mr. Galusha responded that the City would have the possession of any maps or drawings. Council Member Murray considered the development of easement documents to be a fairly simple process. He pointed out that CH2M Hill's proposal includes an overhead charge of $61,313 and believed that the work could be completed at a lesser cost. He opined that title reports could also be obtained for less than $200.00 per report if it is specified that the City does not anticipate requiring title insurance. He, therefore, requested that the City Council direct staff to issue requests for proposal for the preparation of both the easement documents and title reports. Mr. Galusha clarified that the proposals for easement preparation would be evaluated on professional competence and not cost. Staff would then negotiate with the number one consultant, and if an acceptable contract could not be negotiated, staff would then negotiate with the second choice, etc. Council Member Kehoe pointed out that the City Council's objective is to obtain the best economic deal for the citizens of Redding. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to direct staff to issue Requests for Proposal for the preparation of both easement documents and title reports concerning the Westside and Eastside Parallel Sanitary Sewer Interceptors. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:05 p.m., Mayor R. Anderson declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ________________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________________ City Clerk