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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1995-02-071 02/07/95 City Council, Regular Meeting City Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California February 7, 1995 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was lead by Interim City Attorney Calkins. The invocation was offered by Pastor Mack Harris, All Nations 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 Warren, Director of Public Works Galusha, Director of Electric Utility Lindley, Director of Planning and Community Development Perry, Police Chief Blankenship, Fire Chief Bailey, City Treasurer Linville, Interim City Attorney Calkins, Director of Community Services Gorman, Director of Finance Downing, Principal Planner Keaney, Public Works Operations Manager Russell, Director of General Services Masingale, Director of Parks and Recreation Riley, Director of Information Systems Kelley, Director of Personnel Bristow, Senior Planner King, Airports Director Perry, Assistant Director-General Services Kohn, Risk Manager Mlinarcik, Associate Planner Morgon, Housing Program Supervisor Garrity, Budget Services Officer Starman, Management Assistant to City Manager Bachman, Resource Recovery Manager Roach, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph. RECOGNITION OF SHASTA COUNTY OPPORTUNITY CENTER (A-070-020) City Manager Warren stated that working after 5:00 p.m. has given him the opportunity to meet the custodial staff and witness a very interesting, rewarding, and successful program. He explained that in mid-1993, the City moved some City employees from custodial services to the City-wide curbside recycling program, and contracted with the Shasta County Opportunity Center (SCOC) to perform custodial work at various City-owned buildings. This action resulted in a $79,647 savings to the City. He noted that the City receives the same type of service from the SCOC at the Solid Waste Recycling Center. Mr. Warren related that both of these programs are excellent, not only because of the cost savings, but the opportunity the City is providing to those individuals who may not otherwise have an opportunity to work. Working for the City, these individuals learn work ethics, responsibility and develop a sense of usefulness and productivity. He congratulated Director of General Services Masingale and Assistant Director of General Services Kohn for pursuing this program with Tom Morehouse, the SCOC Assistant Manager. Tom Morehouse, Assistant Manager of SCOC, expressed appreciation to the City for recognizing the SCOC's clients quality work and the willingness and initiative in developing opportunities for these individuals. The City's efforts help the SCOC achieve its mission of assisting individuals with disabilities become self-sufficient, self-reliant and independent. He applauded the 150 individuals who receive employment services from SCOC on an annual basis. Bob Wilkinson, SCOC supervisor of City Hall custodial staff, thanked Mr. Warren and the City for extending an opportunity to SCOC clients to become independent and assist in helping the community prosper and grow. Mayor R. Anderson conveyed the City's appreciation to those individuals with disabilities who want to become productive citizens. Mayor R. Anderson presented the following individuals with framed letters of appreciation: Tom Morehouse, Robert Wilkinson, Ernesto Perez, Jody Martin, Chris Black, David Lassa, Russell Clark, Glenn Johndrow, David Dillon, James Barnett, Steve Thompson, Tracy Ramsey, Sandra Carlson, Donna Martin, Arthur Scott, and Pat Stone. 2 02/07/95 CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting November 15, 1994 Regular Meeting November 15, 1994 Special Meeting December 1, 1994 Regular Meeting December 6, 1994 Special Meeting December 16, 1994 Special Meeting December 20, 1994 Regular Meeting December 20, 1994 Special Meeting January 3, 1995 Regular Meeting January 3, 1995 Treasurer's Report - December 1994 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability - $ 50,765,339.11 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $208,513,045.47 Cash Reconciliation Report - December 1994 (F-205-095-650) It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that the Cash Reconciliation Report for December 1994 be accepted. Resolution - Contract with W. Leonard Wingate for Position of City Attorney (A-050-050) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Resolution No. 95-030 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving entering into an Employment Agreement with W. Leonard Wingate as City Attorney for the City of Redding. California Integrated Waste Management Board's 1994 Annual Report (E-050) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the report regarding the California Integrated Waste Management Board's 1994 Annual Report. Softball Complex Committee (P-050-600-200) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council rescind its previous action creating the Softball Complex Committee and instruct staff that said Committee is to be treated an any other citizen's group. Set Public Hearing - re Appeal by Virgil Weld concerning approval of Oasis Knolls Subdivision S-12-93 (S-100-550-300) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development Perry that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., February 21, 1995, to consider the appeal by Virgil Weld concerning the approval of Oasis Knolls Subdivision S-12-93, by B & L Development. Resolution Setting Public Hearing - re Abandonment Application A-9-94, by Caryn Rhoads (East of Twin View Boulevard, west of Salt Creek, and north of Oasis Road) (A-010-100) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that Resolution No. 95-31 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and abandon that certain unimproved right-of-way for street purposes on property located east of Twin View Boulevard, west of Salt Creek, and 900 feet north of Oasis Road (A-9-94) and setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., March 7, 1995. 3 02/07/95 Set Public Hearing - Rezoning Application RZ-12-94, by Signature Northwest (Country Heights Subdivision, Unit 12) (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 21, 1995, to consider the rezoning of property within Country Heights Subdivision, Unit 12, from "U" Unclassified District and "R1-B1" Single- Family Residential District to "R1-B10" Single-Family Residential District, "U-F" Unclassified District with Site Plan Review Combining District, and "U" Unclassified District. Set Public Hearing - re Planned Development Application PD-1-94, Amendment to Tierra Oaks Planned Development, by Alan Hill (West of Old Oregon Trail and along Stillwater Creek) (L-010-211-002) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., February 21, 1995, to consider the request to amend the Tierra Oaks Planned Development to increase the number of single-family lots from 191 to 275 and rezone the property from "U" Unclassified District to "PD" Planned Development District. Set Public Hearing - re Planned Development Application PD-2-94, Tierra Oaks Villa, by Alan Hill (West of Old Oregon Trail and north of the Tierra Oaks Golf Course) (L-010-210-789) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., February 21, 1995, to consider the request to rezone and subdivide a 50-acre parcel located west of Old Oregon Trail and north of the Tierra Oaks Golf Course to create a planned development consisting of 85 detached single- family residential units on private streets with gated access. Set Public Hearing - re General Plan Amendment GPA-7-94, by Howard Taylor (888 Mercedes Lane) (G-030-010) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., February 21, 1995, to consider the request to amend the General Plan on property located at 888 Mercedes Lane from "Residential, 9.0 units per acre" and "Greenway" to "Residential, 12.0 units per acre" and "Greenway." Set Public Hearing - re Appeal by Columbia School District of approval of Tentative Subdivision Map S-4-94, Ravenwood Estates, Unit 9 (South of Old Alturas Road, east of Shasta View Drive, and north of the Enterprise Skypark) (S-100-614) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., February 21, 1995, to consider the request to subdivide 5.5 acres into 22 single- family residential lots on property located south of Old Alturas Road, east of Shasta View Drive, and north of Enterprise Skypark. Status Report Regarding School Facilities Task Force (E-060-690) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that the City Council accept the Report to City Council dated January 23, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, providing a status report regarding the School Facilities Task Force. Request from Alliance of Redding Museums - re Federal Funding for the Museum Park (G-100-170) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that the City Council approve the Alliance of Redding Museum's (ARM) request for the City to co-apply for Federal funding for the Museum Park and direct staff to coordinate with ARM to complete the preapplication and authorize the Mayor to sign the preapplication. Extension of Builders Risk Insurance for Combustion Turbine Project (R-100-375-550 & E-120-150) 4 02/07/95 It is the recommendation of the Risk Manager that the City Council approve the extension of the Zurich policy for Builders Risk Insurance for the Combustion Turbine Project at a premium cost of $29,469. Resolution - Amending Memorandum of Understanding with REO/SEIU Clerical, Technical, and Professional Employees' Unit Deleting Classification of Public Information Assistant and Adding Classification of Computer Graphics Designer (P-100-320 & P-100-050-124) It is the recommendation of the Director of Personnel that Resolution No. 95-032 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Exhibit A-2 effective February 12, 1995, and Exhibit A- 3 effective July 2, 1995, to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Redding Employees Organization of the Service Employees International Unit Clerical, Technical, and Professional Employees' Unit by (1) deleting the classification of Public Information Assistant; and (2) adding the classification of Computer Graphics Designer at a wage range equal to Clerk III. Resolution - Authorizing Receipt of Donations to the Police Department and Appropriating Said Monies * (B-130-070 & P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Resolution No. 95-033 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 40th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 94-199 (1) appropriating $2,000 for equipment in the Police Department and (2) authorizing the receipt of $2,000 in revenue. Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Airport Maintenance and/or Operating Materials * (B-130-070 & G-100-170-200 & A-090-100 & A-090-020) It is the recommendation of the Director of Airports that Resolution No. 95-034 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 38th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 94-199 appropriating $20,000 for operating materials at Redding Municipal Airport and Benton Airport. Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Preliminary Engineering of Eastside Development at Redding Municipal Airport * (B-130-070 & G-100-070-095 & A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Director of Airports that Resolution No. 95-035 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 39th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 94-199 appropriating $32,000 for preliminary engineering related to eastside development projects at the Redding Municipal Airport. Resolution - Approving Cooperative Agreement between the City, the Redding Redevelopment Agency, and the State for construction of the South Bonnyview/Interstate 5 Interchange Improvements (S-070-100-707) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 95-036 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign Cooperative Agreement No. 02F661 by and between the City of Redding, the Redding Redevelopment Agency, and the State of California, Department of Transportation, for the South Bonnyview/Interstate 5 Interchange Improvements. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2904, Installation of Communication Equipment, Corporation Yard (B-050-020 & C-175-825 & C-050-100-040) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 2904 (Job No. 2001), installation of communication equipment-Corporation Yard, be awarded to Gaynor Telephone, in the amount of $74,000, an additional $7,500 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $7,500 be approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, for a total of $89,000. Funding for the communication system is from the same bond proceeds as that of the Corporation Yard construction. Acceptance of Final Map - The Vineyard, Unit 2C Planned Development 5 02/07/95 (L-010-210-785) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the Final Map for The Vineyard, Unit 2C Planned Development, be approved, the Mayor authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. Acceptance of Final Map - Churn Creek Heights, Unit 2 (S-35-90) (East end of Arizona Street) (S-100-084) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the Final Map for Churn Creek Heights, Unit 2 (S-35-90), be approved, the Mayor authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Harlan Drive Culvert Replacement, Bid Schedule No. 2794 (B-130-070 & B-050-020 & S-060) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 95-037 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 43rd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 94-199 appropriating $32,810 for Harlan Drive Culvert Replacement. Resolution - Approving Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for Market/Redwood/Twin View Signalization Resolution - Appropriating Funds * (B-130-070 & T-080-700) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 95-038 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving entering into Cooperative Agreement No. 02F617 by and between the City of Redding and the State of California, Department of Transportation, for the Twin View Boulevard/State Highway 273 Improvements. It is further recommended that Resolution No. 95-039 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 44th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 94-199 appropriating $55,000 for a traffic signal at State Route 273 and Redwood Boulevard/Twin View Boulevard. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, 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 Abstain: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 95-030, 95-031, 95-032, 95-033, 95-034, 95-035, 95-036, 95-037, 95-038 and 95-039 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. - - - - - - - - LETTER OF RESIGNATION - from Recreation and Parks Commissioner Peggy Parker (B-080-350) MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to accept the resignation of Recreation and Parks Commissioner Peggy Parker effective March 1, 1995. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT - to Redding Community Access Corporation (B-080-120) MOTION: Made by Council Member P. Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to ratify Viacom's appointment of Jim Ragland to serve as their agency's representative to the Redding Community Access Corporation for a three-year term expiring February 1998. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Amending SHASCOM Joint Powers Agreement; 6 02/07/95 RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds * (B-130-070 & C-175-825-100) Management Analyst Bachman related that the City of Redding entered into a joint powers agreement (JPA) with the County of Shasta and City of Anderson establishing the Shasta Area Safety Communications Agency (SHASCOM) to develop and operate a joint public safety dispatching operation. Under the original JPA, the three entities agreed to share the planning and debt service costs associated with SHASCOM on the following basis: City of Redding-45%; County of Shasta-45%; and City of Anderson-10%. Operational costs, after start-up of dispatching services, were not subject to the formula, but were to be split on a "calls for service" basis, with each agency paying for the share of the calls handled by SHASCOM that originated within its physical boundaries. Mr. Bachman stated that the City of Anderson expressed concern that it is going to be unable to meet its share of the costs and proposed an alternate funding formula that would change the debt service and planning cost funding split to the following basis: City of Redding- 47.5%; County of Shasta-47.5%; and City of Anderson-5%. The City of Anderson also proposed that its share of operational costs be capped during the first two fiscal years to allow it to gradually step in to paying full operational costs. Without modification to the debt service and planning cost funding split and a cap for the first two fiscal years, it was unlikely that the City of Anderson would be able to continue participating in SHASCOM. Mr. Bachman explained that the SHASCOM Board of Directors unanimously approved the change in the funding split as stated above beginning with fiscal year 1994-95 and to cap the City of Anderson's operational costs at $75,000 for fiscal year 1994-95 and $150,000 for fiscal year 1995-96. In both cases, the funding would be picked up equally by the City of Redding and the County of Shasta. The Board of Directors, on which Mayor R. Anderson and Vice Mayor Kehoe represent the City of Redding, also unanimously approved the amendment at its meeting of January 23, 1995. Mr. Bachman indicated that staff estimates the increased planning and operational costs to the City of Redding is about $6,500 for fiscal year 1994-95 and $2,000 for fiscal year 1995-96. Additionally, the City of Redding will pay an additional $4,150 annually to service the 30-year debt on the SHASCOM facility. Lastly, the change in the funding split also will apply to the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system that SHASCOM is currently negotiating to purchase. The increase in the City of Redding's share of the estimated $400,000 cost for CAD would be $10,000. The County of Shasta, which faces an identical increase in costs, approved the amendment at its meeting January 31, 1995. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council approve the resolution amending the JPA and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment, and also approve a budget resolution appropriating the additional operating costs for fiscal year 1994-95. In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Bachman explained that the City budgets annually for the entire SHASCOM debt service, therefore, this amendment will only result in less revenue being realized by the City from the other agencies. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that Resolution No. 95-040 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving entering into a First Amendment to the Shasta Area Safety Communications Agency (SHASCOM) Joint Powers Agreement, retroactive to July 1, 1994; and authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. 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. 95-040 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 7 02/07/95 MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that Resolution No. 95-041 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 42nd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 94-199 appropriating $6,500 for SHASCOM related expenses. 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. 95-041 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. CITY OF REDDING STAFFING/DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION (A-050 & P-100-320) City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated February 1, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, outlining his proposed staffing/department reorganization. He outlined his reorganizational goals as follows: cover workload of Assistant City Manager; improve accountability (refine span of control); where possible, promote from within to keep good employees; continue and, if possible, improve economic development program; improve development process; free up City Manager's time to work on other things beside operations, i.e., special projects, City Council and community relations, economic development; and stay at or below current budget. He outlined his proposal to streamline the organization and effectively use available resources as follows: 1) The Assistant City Manager position will be filled from within the current organization; 2) Responsibility/authority will remain the same for departments of City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Attorney, Police, Fire, Electric and General Services; 3) Pending City Council approval, create position of Administrative Services Director with a salary range of $3,832 to $6,045 and fill the position from within the current organization; 4) Departments and functions coming under the Administrative Services Director's responsibility will include Finance, Personnel, Information Systems, Customer Service, Purchasing, Risk Management and Communications; 5) The Community Services Director will continue his responsibilities, as well as those of the Parks and Recreation Department; 6) Pending City Council approval, the position of Director of Development Services will be created and will be responsible for the coordination of all development services including planning, building, land development and the Fire Marshal's office. Mr. Warren explained that the purpose of the reorganization is to group like or similar functions together and provide a more condensed or refined span of control. Mr. Warren further requested the creation of a Management Assistant Position, thereby taking the place of the Management Analyst II. The incumbent Randy Bachman has been a Management Analyst II for the past two years, is doing outstanding work and is deserving of the promotion. Mr. Warren explained that Mr. Bachman will be taking on additional responsibilities within the organization and will play an integral part in achieving the efficiencies envisioned by the reorganization. Mr. Warren recommended that the City Council adopt the necessary resolution implementing the proposed reorganization. James Oliver, Redding Chamber of Commerce, indicated that the Chamber Government Relations Advisory Committee studied the reorganization proposal and recommended that the Chamber of Commerce Board support the proposal. Accordingly, the Chamber Executive Committee and Board passed a resolution supporting the effort to streamline government, as well as the City Manager's efforts to redefine the span of control. On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, he commended Mr. Warren on his speed and initiative in developing the reorganizational plan. Carl Arness, 2216 Oakridge Drive, stated that the individual chosen to become the Director of Development Services needs to have well-defined regulations when dealing with unilateral authority across department 8 02/07/95 lines. He suggested that following implementation a public report be prepared providing examples of problems which have been brought before the Director of Development Services for consideration. While he supported streamlining government, he noted that Redding is more of a growing city than either Sunnyvale or Concord. He stressed the importance of implementing the procedure whereby it would not just apply to special interest groups. He stressed that the City Manager needs to be accessible to provide the necessary answers to staff. He stated that staff should stress that one stop does not necessarily translate into a one-day permit process. Kent Dagg, Shasta Builders Exchange, conveyed the excitement he experienced during the "State of the City" message which indicated that the City's infrastructure needs are in place, and the City's future looks good. He also complimented staff for their excellent job in preparing the reports for the Capital Improvement Workshop. He stated that a one-stop permit counter is something which the Builders Exchange has advocated for a considerable time and is very encouraged by the City Manager's proposal. He believed the proposal represented a monumental leap in the right direction. Jim Zauher, Economic Development Corporation (EDC), commended City Manager Warren for his time and effort in including the EDC in the reorganization process. He stated that after considerable discussions and meetings with Mr. Warren, the EDC is convinced that the reorganizational plan will fulfill the needs of clients coming into the area, and therefore, supports the proposal. He noted that the development of a Director of Development Services position will also assist EDC in its efforts to develop a county-wide job retention program. Council Member Murray stated his support of the reorganization proposal stems from the goals it sets and explained that the implementation methodology for such items as one-stop counters will follow. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, approving the proposed staffing/department reorganization as presented and adopting Resolution No. 95-042, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 95-006 as of midnight, February 11, 1995; and establishing a new Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan for Unrepresented Employees effective February 12, 1995, adding the classifications of Director of Development Services, Administrative Services Director, and Management Assistant to the City Manager. 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. 95-042 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor R. Anderson conveyed that the reorganization represents a very significant step and provides definite direction for the City. He complimented Mr. Warren for his efforts and the substantial time he devoted to the proposal. MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW (B-130-070) Budget Services Officer Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated February 1, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, concerning the mid-year budget review which focused primarily on the General Fund. Mr. Starman highlighted the following: - Expenditures: 1) Expenditures through December 31, 1994, total $16.6 million (49.4 percent of the budgeted amount); 2) Staff's original cash flow estimate was $17.2 million; 3) In general, expenditures are tracking as expected; 4) Departments are doing a good job of controlling expenditures; 5) Potential concerns - a) overtime in Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments - It is 9 02/07/95 believed that the departments will be able to absorb any potential overruns within their existing budget, therefore, no supplemental appropriations are recommended; b) SHASCOM-related expenditures - The budget assumed SHASCOM would be operational January 1, 1995. The delay in coming on-line resulted in additional personnel costs and operation and maintenance costs which were primarily offset by reduced contributions to SHASCOM as an agency; c) Cross charges in the Finance and Public Works Departments, utilities expense in the Parks Department - Staff believes the departments will be able to absorb any potential problems; and d) City Attorney's Office - He indicated that there will be additional expenses relative to severance pay, as well as the salary of the new City Attorney. He noted that staff will also be reevaluating the Assistant City Attorney's salary range; - Revenues: 1) Revenue through December 31, 1994, totals $13.3 million (44.4 percent of the budgeted amount); 2) Revenue figure increases to $15.4 million if property tax revenue received in early January is included; 3) Figures do not include gas tax revenue, local transportation funds, federal "ISTEA" funds, and other "transfers in." These "transfers in" total $1.6 million through December 31, 1994; 4) Sales tax revenue totals $6.2 million, up 3.2 percent from the same period last year. Cash flow estimate was $6.0 million; 5) Property tax revenue totals 0.7 million, up 33.5 percent from the same period last year. Cash flow estimate was $0.5 million. Property tax revenue totals $2.8 million if property tax revenue received in January is included, up 10.8 percent from the same period last year; 6) Transient occupancy tax (TOT) revenue totals $0.6 million, approximately the same amount as last year. TOT revenue to date is slightly below staff's original cash flow estimate; 7) Revise downward the building-related revenue to reflect more recent information; 8) In general, other revenue is tracking as expected; and 9) Net transfers to the General Fund remain relatively unchanged. - Enterprise Funds: 1) In general, revenues and expenditures are tracking as expected; 2) Revenues - connection fees in the Water and Wastewater Utilities have been revised downward based on more recent information; airport-related revenues are performing better than anticipated; and Convention Center revenues have been revised downward based on more recent information; and 3) Expenditures - a) Utility expenses in Water Utility - This is primarily associated with electricity charges which should be somewhat mitigated when Buckeye Water Treatment Plant becomes operational. Mr. Starman projected a cash reserve at the close of fiscal year 1994-95 of $1,509 million, or 4.6 percent. In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Starman attributed the problem with overtime in the Police Department primarily to police officers being required to appear in court. With regard to the Fire Department, he stated that the overtime is primarily attributed to arson cases. The Public Works Department street crews assisted the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) in replacing signage, however, this time will be charged to RABA, thereby resulting in no impact to the overall budget. Council Member Murray questioned whether staff perceived court related overtime in the Police Department to be an ongoing expenditure. He also asked what effect this will have on the Department's ability to perform. Police Chief Blankenship responded that the overtime has affected the Department's ability to perform. He noted the overtime will continue until the District Attorney's Office and the court system are able to work out a system which is more feasible for local agencies. The court system is currently trying to structure its system to more adequately meet the needs of the Police Department. He stated that additional court time is also attributed to the increase in arrests. In response to Council Member Murray, Police Chief Blankenship stated that the monies budgeted for the Serious Habitual Offenders Program is being utilized. He indicated the budget for this program, which supplies a District Attorney and a Probation Officer, is on target. 10 02/07/95 Mr. Starman explained Shasta County requests reimbursement from the City on a quarterly basis. He anticipated that the number will increase to reflect the actual performance of the program. Police Chief Blankenship noted that the Serious Habitual Offenders Program is considered a model program in the State of California. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to accept the Mid-Year Budget Review as presented. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SULPHUR CREEK PARK DISPOSITION (P-050) Director of Planning and Community Development Perry related that approximately 24 years ago, the City acquired a patent on 31 acres from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to develop a recreational day camp located west of North Market Street and about one-half mile south of Masonic Avenue. He indicated that the City initially satisfied the requirements of the patent, but due to vandalism and lack of public use, the recreational facilities were removed. He stated that the BLM is asserting that due to the lack of improvements, the parcel "does not appear to be consistent with the Recreation and Public Purposes Act and that the parcel should revert back to Federal ownership." He explained that the City needs to decide whether to let the property revert back to BLM or try to continue to hold the title. Mr. Perry recalled the City Council's last action in February 1993 directed staff to consult adjoining property owners and the Recreation and Parks Commission about what should be done with the property. Input from property owners did not add up to any consensus. Subsequent to that, the Recreation and Parks Commission proposed to recommend that $3,000 in park funds be used to assist in building the unpaved trail system through the parcel. BLM has advised staff that the proposed improvements lack sufficient investment and the agency now wants the land back. Mr. Perry indicated that one of the following options may be exercised by BLM if the property reverts back to it: 1) Sell or trade the landlocked parcel to a developer with the understanding that access to the property's southerly ridge from Barbara Road and the bottom land portion would have to be acquired; and 2) Issue a patent to a nonprofit group for recreation and public purposes. He noted that whatever option the BLM selects, the City could still exercise its land-use authority on a subsequent owner to require the dedication of a trail easement through the property to the railroad drainage underpass. The easement would accommodate a limited trailhead with parking provided along the street in front of the City's substation along Lost Avenue. It could also incorporate the City's electric transmission line. Access to the trail would eventually be obtained when the adjoining land is developed. Mr. Perry stated that, in staff's opinion, a trail through the property is a desirable feature for the community in the future. If the City Council concurs, it is recommended that the City Council direct staff to file an application for an easement to develop a future trail and parking lot and then quit claim the land back to BLM or propose to let the ridge top revert back to BLM, but the steep slopes and Sulphur Creek corridor be retained as an easement by the City for open space and part of the Sulphur Creek corridor. After filing the application and receiving a response from BLM regarding either of the above options, the City Attorney's office would then file a quit claim to deed the property back to BLM. Walter Spaun was concerned about the lack of code enforcement and the issues of public safety and liability relative to the Sulphur Creek property. He noted the following problems in the area: hobo camps, people bathing and doing laundry in the creek, motorcycles creating noise problems and potential fire hazards, packs of dogs running loose and barking all night, individuals hunting and discharging firearms, 500 to 1,000 tires, 100 to 150 shopping carts, abandoned vehicles, etc. He stated that he toured the area with the Police Department last summer 11 02/07/95 and was told the hobo camps and debris would be cleaned up. He questioned who would be liable if one of the camps created a fire and burned one of the houses on top of the hill. He stressed that regardless of who owns the property, the City is responsible for policing the area. He submitted pictures depicting the ongoing problems being encountered. In response to Mayor R. Anderson, Interim City Attorney Calkins stated that BLM would be liable for the property once it reverts back to their ownership. Police Chief Blankenship explained that the Police Department, as time permits, goes through these areas and warns the transients to vacate. The Police Department then coordinates with the General Services Department to cite the campers and confiscate all the debris, camps, etc. He stated that this is a continuous problem for which there is no permanent solution. Mr. Perry stated that some communities have clubs which sponsor areas and agree to keep them clean of debris. Council Member Murray concurred with Police Chief Blankenship that there is no permanent solution to the problem until the area is developed. He supported allowing the property to revert back to the BLM, thereby permitting BLM to market the land and creating a usable parcel. He recommended that the City clean up the area prior to it reverting back to the BLM. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, directing staff to file an application for an easement to develop a future trail and parking lot on the Sulphur Creek property and then quit claim the land back to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Mayor R. Anderson requested the City Manager to coordinate having the site cleaned up prior to the property reverting back to BLM. CABLE CUSTOMER SURVEY (T-040-050) Director of Planning and Community Development Perry recalled that the City Council directed staff to submit future surveys to the City Council for its review. He explained that as part of monitoring the cable franchise, staff conducts an annual telephone survey of 80 residents of the City to determine if there are trends or problems which need to be resolved. He stated that the thrust of the survey is to uncover technical problems and to not let such problems continue until a request to renew the franchise is received. This year, the City also expects to receive a request to change ownership, thus it is important to know if any problems have developed. It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to proceed with the telephone survey. In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Perry explained that the survey is random and does not focus on one particular area. The survey is used to track performance, rather than identifying problems in particular geographic areas. Council Member Murray hoped that at some point in the future City surveys would be based on some scientific reliance. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, authorizing staff to proceed with the Cable Customer Telephone Survey. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds for Bleachers at Sequoia School * (B-130-070 & E-060) Director of Recreation and Parks Riley related that the Redding School District (District) recently constructed a new gymnasium at Sequoia Middle School. He highlighted some of the projects which the District 12 02/07/95 and City have historically joined forces in order to better accommodate and utilize facilities of both entities. Mr. Riley explained that both the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff recommend that $20,000 of park development funds (no impact on the General Fund) be expended toward the purchase of bleachers at Sequoia Middle School gymnasium. The bleachers could be used by spectators of Recreation Department activities that would be conducted in the new facility. Unfortunately, the City does not own a gymnasium per se, and by jointly developing public facilities, it demonstrates the good use of public funds to jointly use public facilities. The City has historically traded outstanding outdoor facilities with school districts for use of their indoor facilities. He noted that the balance of the park development fund account, after the bleacher appropriation, is anticipated to be $245,000 on June 30, 1995. In response to Council Member Kehoe, Mr. Riley stated that the City would be paying one-third of the cost of the bleachers which are scheduled to be constructed next week. He explained that the school district has historically been cooperative in working with the City to design restrooms and locker rooms which accommodate adult use on weekends and evenings. Council Member P. Anderson questioned whether the City has an existing agreement with the School District to utilize the facilities. Mr. Riley related that the Joint Powers Agreement provides for the City's use of school facilities and outlines the permitted usage times. City Manager Warren recommended that the City Council predicate its motion on ensuring that the City has a Joint Powers Agreement which permits usage of the gymnasium. While he recommended approval of this request, he cautioned that the park fund cannot continue to provide funding for small projects due to its $1,000,000 commitment to the Enterprise Community Park. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with Redding School District (District) which is to be executed prior to the distribution of funds, thereby authorizing the City's usage of the gymnasium and adopt Resolution No. 95-043, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 41st amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 94-199 appropriating $20,000 for bleachers at Sequoia School. 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. 95-043 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PETITIONS FOR NEW FENCE OR SCREEN BARRIER ADJACENT TO ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARK (P-050-145) Director of Recreation and Parks Riley highlighted the Report to City Council dated January 26, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, concerning a petition to construct a block wall fence on the north side of the proposed Enterprise Community Park. He recalled the City Council referred this matter to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a recommendation. Mr. Riley noted that the City inherited the existing four-foot cyclone fence from the Enterprise Public Utility District in 1977 when the City assumed ownership of the property. The Parks Foreman indicated that the existing fence cannot be modified to increase the fence height by four feet. Unfortunately, there is insufficient land space available between the property owners' fence line and the drainage ditch for installation of an irrigation line and for sufficient plant growth to create a landscaped screen (i.e., photinia and oleanders). To remove the four- foot cyclone fence and replace it with a six-foot cyclone fence with 13 02/07/95 redwood slats would cost approximately $8,500, and an eight-foot cyclone fence with redwood slats would cost approximately $12,500. Mr. Riley explained that the Recreation and Parks Commission reviewed the problem thoroughly and is very sympathetic with the concerns of the property owners adjacent to the proposed Enterprise Community Park. The Commission, however, recommended the existing fence not be removed, nor any other type of barrier be constructed due to the existing Parks Department development policy which does not include expending park funds to modify existing fence structure adjacent to park property. Mr. Riley conveyed that both the Recreation and Parks Commission and staff understand the concerns of the neighbors of the proposed Enterprise Community Park. Existing roads are one-way roads which are separated by a row of trees that provide access to a parking lot and the site for a future park maintenance building that will generate light vehicular traffic. He noted that approval of the request may also set a precedent for future and past park projects and may require additional park fund expenditures to create barriers to separate park projects from private residential property. In response to Council Member McGeorge, Mr. Riley stated that upon completion of Phase I, the road will provide access to the parking lot at the north end of the park, as well as the maintenance facility. Mr. McGeorge questioned which facilities would be located in the vicinity of the parking lot. Mr. Riley indicated that the tennis and basketball courts will be located in this area. These facilities, however, are not being lighted out of concern for the neighborhood. Mr. Warren noted there are approximately 60 parking spaces and the road affects approximately 12 homes. He believed the majority of the parking lot users would be affiliated with soccer activities. In an attempt to reach some type of cooperative arrangement, Council Member Kehoe suggested the City provide the property owners with some type of foliage to plant on their side of the property. Mr. Riley indicated that those property owners present at the Recreation and Parks Commission meeting were not willing to plant foliage on their property. Council Member Murray stated that the existing fence belongs to the City and the property owners have chosen not to fence their backyards. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to uphold the Recreation and Parks Commission's recommendation to not remove and replace cyclone fencing adjacent to Enterprise Community Park. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.08, City Manager (A-050-080) Interim City Manager Calkins stated that the City Attorney's office has prepared an ordinance for the City Council's consideration which amends portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.08, City Manager. He provided the City Council with copies of the ordinance showing deletions and additions, as shown in the Report to City Council dated January 24, 1995, incorporated herein by reference. The proposed amendments where made primarily in conformance with the hiring of the new City Manager and the related contract. Council Member Kehoe offered Ordinance No. 2110 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.08 entitled "City Manager." ORDINANCE - Amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 6.32, Vehicles for Hire (T-100-150 & T-100-500) Interim City Manager recalled that the City Council, at its meeting of January 3, 1995, directed the City Attorney's office to amend Chapter 6.32 of the Redding Municipal Code by repealing Section 6.32.030, and 14 02/07/95 further directed that the chapter be amended to make the acquisition of the permit an administrative process. A sample ordinance showing deletions and additions was provided for the City Council's convenience. Gary Murphy, 12607 Williamson Road, Vice President and Manager of Redding Yellow Cab, noted that Redding Yellow Cab has six cabs on the road, however, on an average day only runs 3.5 cabs during a 12-hour shift. A driver will usually only average 15 to 20 calls per day. He stated that Redding Yellow Cab is a small family organization trying to survive and did not believe the market could support additional taxi companies. He offered to provide financial data and input if the City were interested in studying the City's taxi cab market. He conveyed that adequate insurance coverage is often not provided by small cab companies. He opined that eliminating the public convenience and necessity provision would put existing taxicab companies at risk. He provided the City Council with articles from Taxi & Livery Management Magazine relating to taxi cab regulation. He stated that deregulation often results in higher fares and a decline in service. In response to Council Member P. Anderson, Mr. Murphy viewed the City's public convenience and necessity ordinance as the one regulation which maintained the cab companies' status quo. He did not oppose any of the other changes. Council Member P. Anderson stated that based on the lack of complaints, the system appears to be working well. She indicated that it might, therefore, be premature to amend the code. Council Member Murray offered Ordinance No. 2111 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 6.32, Vehicles for Hire, eliminating the public convenience and necessity requirement. PUBLIC COMMENT (P-050) Police Chief Blankenship stated that he met with Mr. Spaun concerning the debris located on the Sulphur Creek property. He indicated staff would immediately begin working on the problem in order to comply with the City Council's desire to have the property cleaned up prior to it reverting back to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Notice from Federal Energy Regulation Commission of filing by Portland General Electric Company re service agreement with Gulf Energy, Ltd., Docket No. ER95-414 (E-120-050) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:52 p.m., Mayor R. Anderson declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ City Clerk