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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1995-07-07 - Special1 07/07/95 City Council, Special Meeting City Hall Conference Room A 760 Parkview Avenue Redding, California July 7, 1995 12:00 Noon The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kehoe with the following Council Members present: P. Anderson, R. Anderson, McGeorge, Murray and Kehoe. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, City Attorney Wingate, Chief of Police Blankenship, Director of Administrative Services Starman, Director of General Services Masingale, Interim Personnel Director Sciarra, Management Assistant to the City Manager Bachman, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph. RESOLUTION - Adopting 1995-96 Budget (B-130-070) City Manager Warren explained that the 1995-96 budget totals $154,266,160. He stated the General Fund budget totals $33,993,588, leaving a projected unrestricted ending cash reserve of $2,624,000 (7.7 percent). He pointed out that the budget provides for the following: 1) Seven less employees than the previous year; 2) $450,000 from the General Fund for street maintenance; 3) $1,900,000 for the Civic Center; and 4) Plans for the future, i.e., General Fund Ten-Year Financial Plan. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the 1995-96 budget. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that Resolution No. 95-153 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the approving the 1995-96 annual budget in the amount of $154,266,160. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, R. Anderson, McGeorge and Kehoe Noes: Council Members - Murray Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 95-153 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Accepting Federal Crime Bill Grant re "COPS Ahead" Program (G-100-070 & P-150-150 & P-100-060) City Manager Warren recalled that on November 1, 1994, the City Council authorized staff to apply for a Federal Crime Bill Grant under the "COPS Ahead" Program. On May 30, 1995, written confirmation was received that a $150,000 grant was accepted and approved. He explained the City would be responsible for matching funds of 25 percent the first year of the grant, $25,000; an additional 25 percent in years two and three of the grant, which would be $54,000 and $96,000, respectively. The City would bear 100 percent of the cost of each officer, commencing with year four, thereby, causing the General Fund reserve to drop from $2,776,000 to $2,751,000. Mr. Warren related the grant would permit the City to add two additional police officers in the neighborhoods, thereby preventing crime from occurring. He commended the Police Department for its success in achieving this grant on behalf of the City. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents to accept the $150,000 grant. Council Member Murray stated his support of the grant; however, he questioned whether the two additional officers would assist in reducing the department's response times. Police Chief Blankenship explained the two officers would be involved in a program similar to that currently in place in the Parkview Area. He 2 07/07/95 did not believe the additional officers would aid in reducing response times. Council Member R. Anderson noted that, if the program works as intended, ultimately less calls should be received by the Police Department. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, that Resolution No. 95-154 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting a $150,000 Federal Crime Bill Grant for two additional police officers and authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documentation in connection therewith. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, R. Anderson, McGeorge, Murray and Kehoe Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 95-154 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. STRATEGY FOR BUILDING A CIVIC CENTER (C-050-025) City Manager Warren recalled the City Council appointed a 25-member Civic Center Committee to consider the need for a Civic Center. The Committee determined there was a definite need for a Civic Center and provided parameters which needed to be met before proceeding, i.e., cost for a Civic Center must be reasonable, and there must be no less than a five-percent reserve in the General Fund. Having met the reserve requirement, Mr. Warren stated it was time for the City Council to begin making steps to move forward with the Civic Center. He noted one significant step was taken when the City Council moved the restricted funds set aside for the Civic Center into the General Fund. It was at this time that staff was directed to prepare a report outlining the steps to plan and finally occupy a Civic Center. He related the Report to City Council dated June 30, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, outlines 13 major steps. He recommended that the City Council only act on the following three items today: 1) Affirm that the City will be planning and building a Civic Center in the near future; 2) Appoint a one- or two-member committee of the City Council to work with staff on the planning of a new Civic Center, i.e., review Phase I and II soil testing currently underway, financing, etc. This committee would also have the responsibility of touching base with the Civic Center Committee on any changes in its recommendation; and 3) Make a decision on whether to proceed with a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for design services and start from scratch or renegotiate a contract with Nichols, Melburg & Rosetto. He recommended that the City Council elect to renegotiate a contract with the firm of Nichols, Melburg & Rosetto as they have the necessary information and are prepared to move forward. Mayor Kehoe stated that Civic Center Committee Chair Gandy, Vice Chairman Rutledge and the chairs of the subcommittees will serve as the Civic Center's Standing Committee. He further related that Council Members R. Anderson and Murray have expressed an interest in serving as the two-member committee of the City Council. Council Member Murray recommended that the City Council "rush forward slowly." He recommended that the first three steps should be as follows: 1) Create a City Council Subcommittee; 2) Verify environmental conditions of the site chosen for the project; and 3) Take action on the recommendations of the Civic Center. He believed this to be a more logical course of action, thereby allowing more information to be compiled regarding the viability of the project. Council Members R. Anderson and McGeorge concurred. In response to Council Member P. Anderson, Assistant City Manager Perry related that the Redding Redevelopment Agency should award the soil testing contract at its July 17, 1995, meeting. He anticipated the soil test results should take approximately one month, but would depend on the soil testing and laboratory time required. 3 07/07/95 Council Member R. Anderson envisioned occupancy would not occur for approximately three to four years. Pending the receipt of environmental data, Council Member Murray noted that the City Council subcommittee could be reviewing financing and space allocation needs. It was the consensus of the City Council that Council Members R. Anderson and Murray serve as the City Council's two-member committee to work with staff on the planning of a new Civic Center. Additionally, it was agreed that Civic Center Committee Chair Gandy, Vice Chair Rutledge, and the Subcommittee Chairs would serve as the standing Civic Center Committee. Assistant City Manager Perry recommended that the City Council set a public hearing for August 15, 1995, to consider the proposed use of Tax Increment Funds for the construction of the Civic Center. MOTION: Made by Council Member P. Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to set a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., August 15, 1995, to consider the proposed use of Tax Increment Funds for construction of a Civic Center. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLOSED SESSION - City Manager Performance Evaluation (A-050-080) Mayor Kehoe stated that the City Council would adjourn to closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956 for the City Manager's performance evaluation. At the hour of 12:25 p.m., Mayor Kehoe adjourned the meeting to closed session. At the hour of 3:30 p.m., Mayor Kehoe reconvened the meeting to regular session. City Manager Warren presented the City Council with his organizational changes/accomplishments, incorporated herein by reference, covering the first six months of employment. The report included reorganization, efficiencies, budget issues, and other miscellaneous items. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 3:30 p.m., Mayor Kehoe declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ City Clerk