HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1996-01-021
City Council, Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
January 2, 1996 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Clay McClain.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Bill Manley, Calvary Chapel of North Valley.
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 Assistant City Manager Perry, City Attorney Wingate, Director
of Administrative Services Starman, Director of Public Works Galusha, Acting
Planning Director Keaney, Director of Electric Utility Lindley, Chief of Police
Blankenship, Fire Chief Wagner, Finance Officer Strong, Director of Information
Systems Kelley, Acting Building Official Gungl, Airports Director Perry, Electric
Utility Rates & Economics Analyst Graves, Fire Marshal Del Carlo, Management
Assistant to the City Manager Bachman, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to
the City Council Rudolph.
RESOLUTION - Commending Retiring Director of Recreation and Parks Tom Riley
(A-050-220)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
Resolution No. 96-001 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding commending retiring Director of Recreation and Parks, Thomas Frank
Riley, for his 30 years' service and dedication to the City of Redding.
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. 96-001 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Kehoe and Vice Mayor McGeorge expressed appreciation to Mr. Riley for his
years of service to the City and presented him with the aforementioned
resolution.
Mr. Riley thanked his colleagues for assisting to make the many projects over the
year successful.
RESOLUTION - Proclaiming January 19, 1996, as "Celebrating Non -Profits Day"
(A-050-060-600)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
Resolution No. 96-002 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding proclaiming January 19, 1996, as "Celebrating Non -Profits Day."
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. 96-002 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Kehoe and Vice Mayor McGeorge presented Mary Stegall and Kathy Anderson
with the aforementioned resolution.
Ms. Stegall, President of the Association of Non -Profit Professionals of the
Shasta Region, indicated that this is the first year such an event will be held
in Shasta County; however, the organization hopes to make this an annual event
celebrating the many non-profit organizations in the area.
RESOLUTION - Commending Retiring Building Official, Ted Voges
(A-050-250-030)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
Resolution No. 96-003 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding commending retiring Building Official Ted Voges for 37 years of
service and dedication to the City of Redding.
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. 96-003 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Kehoe noted that this resolution will be presented to Mr. Voges at his
retirement celebration on January 10, 1996.
RESOLUTION - Commending Retiring Director of Information Systems, Joe Kelley
(A-050-120)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
Resolution No. 96-004 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding commending retiring Director of Information Systems, Joe Kelley, for
21 years of service and dedication to the City of Redding.
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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. 96-004 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Kehoe noted that this resolution will be presented to Mr. Kelley at his
retirement celebration later this month.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of November 7, 1996; Regular Meeting of
November 7, 1995
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 11, for the period December
5, 1995, through December 14, 1995, check numbers 227291 through 227657
inclusive, in the amount of $3,441,893.68, Accounts Payable Register No. 12, for
the period December 18, 1995, through December 29, 1995, check numbers 227658
through 228071 inclusive, in the amount of $3,057,497.00, Payroll Register No.
12, for the period November 19, 1995, through December 2, 1995, check numbers
410381 through 411149 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 26773
through 26997, totaling $1,296,177.00, and Payroll Register No. 13, for the
period December 3, 1995, through December 16, 1995, check numbers 411150 through
411877 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 26998 through 27226,
totaling $1,330,542.86, be approved.
TOTAL: $9,126,110.54
Treasurer's Report - November 1995
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $ 68,391,170.65
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $198,466,483.92
ACR113 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Officer that the ACR113 Report and Cash
Reconciliation for November 30, 1995, be accepted.
Ordinance No. 2142 - re Rezoning Application RZ-11-95, by the City of Redding and
Joseph Brugaletta (1410 through 1464 Victor Avenue & 1299, 1305, & 1321 Old
Alturas Road)
(L-010-230)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2142 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 1IR3-40" Multiple -Family Residential District (RZ-11-95).
Property Status Report
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council
accept the Property Status Report as of December 18, 1995, covering the following
areas: surplus City property; offers to sell land to the City; City initiated
purchases of land; and leases of City land.
Set Public Hearing - re Capital Outlay Fund for Shasta Union High School District
(R-030-075-040)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that a public hearing be
set for 7:00 p.m., February 6, 1996, to consider Shasta Union High School
District's request to use capital outlay funds totaling $21,578 for the following
two projects: improvements at Enterprise High School connected to the widening
of Churn Creek Road, and completion of the concrete curbing to protect the new
track surface at Enterprise High School.
Resolution - Reaffirming Insurance Contract with Acordia Benefit Services of
Northern California
(P-100-150-030)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Administrative Services that
Resolution No. 96-005 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding reaffirming Amendment No. 1 to the Administrative Services Agreement
with Acordia Benefit Services of Northern California, effective January 1, 1996,
amending the rates of payment.
Resolution - Approving Modifications to the Memorandum of Understanding with the
Peace Officers Association of Redding
Resolution - Appropriating Funds
* (B-130-070 & P-100-050-120)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Administrative Services that
Resolution No. 96-006 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving modifications to the Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Redding and the Peace Officers Association of Redding, retroactive to
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December 17, 1995, specifically providing for a pay rate for canine care and
maintenance and establish specified compensable hours pursuant to the Fair Labor
Standards Act (FSLA).
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 96-018 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 21st amendment
to City Budget Resolution No. 95-153 increasing the appropriation for the Police
Dog Program by $26,000.
Resolution - Appropriating funds for the Shasta County Women's Refuge
* (B-130-070 & B-130-030)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Administrative Services that
Resolution No. 96-007 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving and adopting the 20th amendment to City Budget Resolution
No. 95-153 increasing non-departmental's appropriations by $16,000 to provide
additional funding for the Shasta County Women's Refuge.
Accept Report - re Purchase of Airport Liability Insurance for 1996
(R-100-375-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Administrative Services that the City
Council accept the Report to City Council dated January 2, 1996, incorporated
herein by reference, concerning the purchase of airport liability insurance for
1996.
Amend Agreement - with Municipal Resource Consultants re Scope of Revenue
Enhancement & Information Services
(T-010-700 & L-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Administrative Services that the City
Council approve the amendment to the agreement with Municipal Resource
Consultants, thereby amending the Scope of Revenue Enhancement and Informations
Systems to include Business License Information Service, Revenue Enhancement
Audit Program, and GEOBASED Revenue Information Program. These services will be
provided on a self-funded basis, via reimbursement from the State for the cost
of complying with mandated reporting of business license information and new
revenue generated by Municipal Resource Consultants services.
Resolution - Ordering Abatement of Property located at 2954 Lanning Avenue, owned
by Great Western Bank
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Acting Planning Director that Resolution No. 96-
008 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
the Report and Findings of the Board of Appeals, and ordering the abatement of
the unsafe and unsightly building and debris on property at 2954 Lanning Avenue,
owned by Great Western Bank.
Resolution Setting Public Hearing - re Abandonment Application A-6-95, by Mark
Gunlogson (2550 Clover Creek Street)
(A-010-040)
It is the recommendation of the Acting Planning Director that Resolution No. 96-
009 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring
its intention to abandon an open space easement at 2550 Clover Creek Street and
setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., February 6, 1996 (A-6-95).
Planning and Community Development Monthly Activity Report - November 1995
(A-050-250)
It is the recommendation of the Acting Planning Director that the City Council
accept the Planning and Community Development Department's Monthly Activity
Report through November 1995 which includes the following areas: 1)
Annexations; 2) Zoning, Subdivision, and General Plan Amendments; 3) Building
and Population; 4) Housing Assistance and Rehabilitation; and 5) General Plan
Update.
Electric Department's Project Status Report - Quarter Ending December 31, 1995
(A-050-125)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council
accept the Electric Utility Status Report for the quarter ending December 31,
1995.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2968, Purchase of 115/12.47kV Distribution Power
Transformer for the Texas Springs Substation Project
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No.
2968, purchase of 115/12.47kV distribution power transformer for the Texas
Springs Substation Project, be awarded to Waukesha Electric, in the amount of
$517,434.06. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1993 Electric System
Financing Program, Job Order No. 9286-26.
Resolution - Agreement with the Enterprise and Redding School Districts re
Uniformed Officer on School Campuses
* (E-060-325 & E-060-500 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Resolution No. 96-010 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving a Law
Enforcement and Education Partnership between the Redding Police Department and
the Enterprise and Redding School Districts, effective January 1, 1996, whereby
the Enterprise and Redding School Districts will share in the cost of a uniformed
police officer to be placed on the school districts' campuses.
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Lease and Permit for Commercial Activities Amendment - Redding Air Service
(C-070-100 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Airports Director that the City Council approve
the First Amendment to Redding Air Service's Lease and Permit for Commercial
Activities, amending the monthly rental rate to $800.00 per month, effective
August 1, 1995, through July 31, 2000.
Lease Agreement - Federal Aviation Administration re Centerfield Weather
Equipment
(C-070-100 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Airports Director that the lease agreement,
effective October 1, 1995, through September 30, 2015, with the Federal Aviation
Administration for the Centerfield Weather Equipment at the Redding Municipal
Airport be approved.
Public Works Quarterly Report - First Quarter 1996
(A-050-300)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the Public Works
Quarterly Report for the First Quarter of 1996 be accepted.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2941, Reconstruction and Signalization
for the Buenaventura Boulevard and Placer Street Intersection
(B-050-020 & T-080-700)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Bid Schedule No.
2941 (Job No. 9188), reconstruction and signalization for the Buenaventura
Boulevard and Placer Street Intersection, awarded to N & N Construction, Inc. dba
North State Constructors, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City
Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is
$549,229.32.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2956, Airport Road Widening at Meadowview
Drive
(B-050-020 & 5-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Bid Schedule No.
2956 (Job No. 2044), Airport Road widening at Meadowview Drive, awarded to Ron
Hale Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk
be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is
$55,180.28.
Resolution Accerpting Streets and Acceptance of Improvements - Country Heights
Subdivision, Unit 10 (5-41-90) (North of Canyon Creek Road at the north end of
Starburst Drive)
* (5-070-230 & 5-100-108)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 96-
011 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting
for maintenance and operation Starburst Drive, Blue Bell Drive and Foxglove Lane
in Unit 10 of the Country Heights Subdivision.
It is further recommended that the improvements in Country Heights Subdivision,
Unit 10, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be
instructed to return the securities to the developer, Signature Northwest.
Acceptance of Improvements - Traffic Signals at Intersection of Friendly Road and
Old Alturas Road (Use Permit UP -33-89)
* (L-010-390 & T-080-700)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the traffic signals
improvements (UP -33-89), developed by Douglas Bradford, at the intersection of
Friendly Road and Old Alturas Road be accepted and said signals accepted for
maintenance.
Notice of Completion and Resolution Accepting Improvements - re Buenaventura
Boulevard from Placer Street to Canyon Creek Road
* (5-070-230 & 5-070-100-065)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 96-
012 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting
the improvements of Buenaventura Boulevard from Placer Street to Canyon Creek
Road, developed by Signature Northwest, for maintenance and operation and
authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. Total project cost
was $1,522,782.44.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2970, Court and South Streets Traffic Control
Revision
(B-050-020 & T-080-700)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Bid Schedule No.
2970 (Job No. 9525/9526), Court and South Streets traffic control revision, be
awarded to Terry Hansen in the amount of $29,846, an additional $7,154 be
approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $3,000 be
approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, for a total of $40,000.
Funding for this project comes from the following sources: 90 percent from a
Federal Hazard Elimination Safety Program and the remainder from the Capital
Improvement Fund.
Resolution - Authorizing Disposition of Surplus Funds re Tierra Oaks Assessment
District No. 1993-1
(A-170-050-750)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 95-
013 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring
funds in the Tierra oaks Assessment District No. 1993-1 in the amount of
$1,389.62 surplus and directing disposition thereof.
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Diestelhorst Bridge Replacement Project
(S-070-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City Council
authorize staff to proceed with advertising the Diestelhorst Bridge replacement
project as designed, with the understanding that if any budget adjustments are
required, they will occur prior to or concurrent with the award of bid of the
construction project.
Resolution - Amending Resolution No. 95-272 re Accepting Streets within Forest
Homes Subdivision, Phase 3 (S-3-90)
* (5-070-230 & 5-100-208)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 96-
014 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending
Resolution No. 95-272 to accept for maintenance and operation Billings Way,
Leonard Street, and Forest Homes Drive in Phase 3 of the Forest Homes
Subdivision.
Agreement - re Enterprise School District Contribution to Churn Creek/Canby
Signal
(T-080-700 & E-060-325)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City Council
authorize the City to enter into an agreement with the Enterprise School District
regarding contributing to the Churn Creek/Canby signal and authorizing the Mayor
to sign said agreement on behalf of the City.
MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, 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, R. Anderson, McGeorge, Murray & Kehoe
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 96-005, 96-006, 96-007, 96-008, 96-009, 96-010, 96-011, 96-012,
96-013, 96-014, and 96-018 are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Bid Schedule No. 2887, Forest Service North Trunk Line
(B-050-020 & W-020-575)
Mayor Kehoe abstained from discussion and voting on this matter.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson,
that Bid Schedule No. 2887 (Job No. 2047), Forest Service North Trunk Line,
awarded to Charlie McKinney, be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City
Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is
$169,203.73.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, R. Anderson, McGeorge, and Murray
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - Kehoe
REQUEST BY PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA (PORAC) - re
Assembly Bill 399
(L-040-300)
Chris D. Darker, Director of the PORAC North Valley Chapter, explained that
Assembly Bill 399 (AB399) was vetoed by Governor Wilson on October 13, 1995. He
related that AB399 would have guaranteed health benefits and eliminated the
remarriage penalty on health and retirement benefits for surviving spouses and
dependents of peace officers killed in the line of duty.
Mr. Darker requested the City Council to adopt a resolution supporting the
override of Governor Wilson's veto of AB399, thus sending a strong message from
the northstate that our community appreciates and supports peace officers and
their families throughout the State of California. He stated that he would like
to take the City's support with him to the State Capital on January 9, 1996.
Council Member P. Anderson questioned whether AB399 would cost the City any
additional monies. Mr. Darker responded that AB399 would not currently cost the
City any additional monies; however, there is a possible .034 cost increase after
1998.
Assistant City Manager Perry added that the League of California Cities has
indicated that AB399 will cost cities an additional $10 million statewide;
however, insufficient information was provided to determine the exact impact on
the City of Redding.
It was the consensus of the City Council to discuss this matter further at 5:00
p.m., January 8, 1996, in City Hall Conference Room A, and directed staff to
prepare a report containing additional information relative to the fiscal
impacts, as well as a recommendation from the Police Chief, for the City
Council's consideration.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2141 - re Rezoning Application RZ-5-95, by Signature Northwest
(Property within River Meadows Estates Subdivision)
(L-010-230)
Council Member Murray abstained from discussion and voting on this matter.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson,
that Ordinance No. 2141 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 -B20" Single -
Family Residential District (RZ-5-95).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, R. Anderson, McGeorge, and Kehoe
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - Murray
Ordinance No. 2141 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY - 9749 Abernathy Lane
RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds
* (B-130-070 & C-070)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated January 2, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, regarding City -owned
property located at 9749 Abernathy Lane. He recalled that in June the City
Council authorized the retention of a property manager and authorized the
expenditure of $2,500 for repairs and clean up to prepare the property for
rental. He related that the repairs were nearing completion when vandals broke
a number of windows, inserted a garden hose through one and flooded the house.
The cost to make all repairs is estimated to be approximately $14,000.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council authorize staff to put
out a bid for a buyer for the house to remove it from the property. It is
further recommended that if a buyer cannot be found that staff be directed to
proceed with the asbestos abatement prior to offering the property for fire and
police training exercises. If the Fire Department declines, demolition would
ensue. It is further recommended that the City Council adopt the necessary
budget resolution appropriating $14,000 for this purpose.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member McGeorge,
authorizing staff to put out a bid to locate a buyer for the house located at
9749 Abernathy Lane and remove it from the property. If a buyer cannot be found,
staff is directed to proceed with the asbestos abatement prior to offering the
property for fire and police training exercises. If the Fire Department
declines, demolition is to ensue. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
Resolution No. 96-015 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving and adopting the 22nd amendment to City Budget Resolution
No. 95-153 increasing the appropriation for the demolition of City property at
9749 Abernathy Lane by $14,000.
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. 96-015 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
GENERAL FUND MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - November 1995
(B-130-070)
Director of Administrative Services Starman provided an overview of the Report
to City Council dated December 14, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, which
detailed the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for November 1995. In
summary, total revenue to date is $10,600,000 million, which is slightly lower
(2.9 percent) than staff's original cash flow estimate, and expenditures to date
total $14,422,702, or $531,449 (3.6 percent) below staff's original cash flow
projection.
MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge,
to accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for November 1995. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
ELECTRIC UTILITY MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - November 1995
B-130-070
Director of Administrative Services Starman highlighted the Report to City
Council dated December 19, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the
Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for November 1995.
Mr. Starman noted that staff did not have sufficient time to incorporate the
requested changes into this month's report, however, said charges should be
reflected in the February report.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson,
to accept the Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for November 1995. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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STANDARD ECONOMIC PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS
(B-130-070)
Director of Administrative Services Starman provided an overview of the Report
to City Council dated December 18, 1995, incorporated herein by reference,
regarding the proposal to have Economic Science Corporation (ESC) prepare a ten-
year forecast of key economic indicators for the City of Redding. He noted that
ESC has provided this service in the past for the City's California Energy
Commission filings.
Mr. Starman explained that ESC has used historical information relating to
Redding, along with other economic information, to develop a ten-year forecast
specifically for the Redding area. The indicators developed in ESC's forecast
would be used to develop all appropriate economic and financial forecasts
prepared by the City. He indicated that ESC would update the indicators
semiannually based on historical and other data. Accordingly, the City would
update its long-term financial plans, electric load forecasts, and other
forecasts using the new data. He reviewed the forecast scenarios provided by
ESC.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council approve the following:
1) Adopt the Base Case Planning Assumptions for use in appropriate forecasts;
2) Direct the City Manager to sign the letter agreement with ESC to update the
planning assumptions and the electric load forecast semiannually, at a net
additional cost of $3,000 per year; and 3) Direct staff to use a 4 percent
increase for taxable sales rather than the percentage projected in the Base Case
Planning Assumptions.
Council Member R. Anderson questioned what additional information the City would
receive for the additional $3,000.
Mr. Starman replied that staff has historically developed the projections and
would continue to do so if it was the City Council's desire. He indicated that
ESC's projections would probably be more sophisticated than those prepared by
staff.
Council Member R. Anderson stated that, unless staff can show valid reasons for
the additional expenditure, he would prefer to maintain the current process of
utilizing staff generated forecasts.
In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Starman explained that ESC currently
provides information which is used by the City in its presentations to the
California Energy Commission. The information, however, primarily focuses on the
electric utility. Under the proposal, ESC would provide the information on a
semiannual basis versus an annual basis.
Assistant City Manager Perry added the following: 1) The information would be
updated on a semiannual basis, whereas now the information is only reviewed every
two years; 2) The information will provide a more sophisticated method to
analyze long-term data; and 3) Ability to determine a change in trends quicker.
In response to Council Member R. Anderson, Mr. Starman acknowledged that the City
is already receiving this information via the Electric Utility on an annual basis
and the only basic change to the information would be the fact that it would be
received more frequently.
MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member P.
Anderson, to direct the City Manager's Office to ensure that all departments use
the same forecast assumptions for budget preparation and direct staff to prepare
necessary assumptions without increasing Economic Science Corporation's contract
amount an additional $3,000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
SET PUBLIC HEARING - re Adjustment to Fee and Service Charge Schedule
(F-205-600)
Assistant City Manager Perry stated that City Council Policy 802 requires the
City to review its fees and service charges on an annual basis. He explained
that the proposed adjustments to the Fee and Service Charge Schedule are based
on the change of 3.9 percent in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the year ended
April 1995. He noted, however, that some fees are adjusted based on input from
departments detailing operating costs connected with providing the service. The
Report to City Council dated December 20, 1995, incorporated herein by reference,
highlighted the major changes proposed to the Fees and Service Charge Schedule.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council schedule a public hearing
for 7:00 p.m., January 16, 1996, to consider the proposed adjustments to the Fee
and Service Charge Schedule.
Council Member P. Anderson requested staff to transmit a copy of the proposed
adjustments to the Chamber of Commerce for their input at the public hearing on
January 16, 1996.
MOTION: Made by Council Member P. Anderson, seconded by Council Member Murray,
to set a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., January 16, 1996, to consider the proposed
changes to the Fee and Service Charge Schedule. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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RESOLUTION - re Retaining the 1991 Building Permit Fee Schedule
ORDINANCE - re 1993 National Electric Code, and 1994 Uniform Building, Housing,
Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes
* (C-110-200 & C-110-250 & C-110-300 & C-110-350 & C-110-400)
Acting Planning Director Keaney submitted the 1993 National Electric Code and
1994 Uniform Building, Housing, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes for the City's
Council consideration and adoption. He explained that the adoption of the codes
will meet State requirements, permit new products to be used, protect public
health and safety, and provide consumer protection.
Mr. Keaney related that the City is required to adopt the codes, however, some
provision is made for amending portions, i.e., the fee schedule. He stated that
the new codes incorporate a fee schedule which increased the permit fees by
approximately 39 percent. He indicated that the proposed ordinance deletes those
fees from the 1994 code, therefore, it is necessary for the City Council to adopt
a resolution which adopts the existing 1991 fees.
Mr. Keaney recommended that the City Council adopt the updated codes as
submitted, with the exception of the modifications noted in the Report to City
Council dated December 19, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, by offering
the necessary ordinance for first reading by title only and waiving the full
reading of said ordinance. It is further recommended that the necessary
resolution adopting the existing 1991 fees be approved.
In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Keaney stressed that the proposed
ordinance does not contain any new modifications, but represents modifications
which were approved by prior City Councils.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson,
that Resolution No. 96-016 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding retaining the Building Permit Fee Schedules set forth in the 1991
Edition of the Uniform Administrative Code.
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. 96-016 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Council Member McGeorge offered Ordinance No. 2143 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending portions of Redding
Municipal Code Title 16, Buildings and Construction, pertaining to the adoption
of the 1993 National Electric Code and 1994 Uniform Building, Housing, Plumbing
and Mechanical Codes.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2143 be waived, and the City Attorney be
instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE INCREASE FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
(E-090-100)
Director of Electric Utility Lindley provided an overview of the Report to City
Council dated December 15, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the
proposed electric utility rate increase for fiscal year 1996-97 which would be
utilized for budget preparation purposes.
Mr. Lindley related that current Electric Utility financial projections
substantiate that a 1 percent rate increase in fiscal year 1996-97 should be
sufficient to meet the minimum 1.20 debt service coverage ratio and to exceed the
20 percent reserve level.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council approve a 1 percent rate
increase as the Electric Utility rate adjustment percentage to be used for 1996-
97 planning purposes.
MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge,
to approve a 1 percent rate increase as the Electric Utility rate adjustment
percentage to be used for 1996-97 budget planning purposes.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, R. Anderson, McGeorge and Murray
Noes: Council Members - Kehoe
Absent: Council Members - None
ORDINANCE - Adopting the 1994 Uniform Fire Code
(C-110-275)
Fire Chief Wagner related that the Uniform Fire Code is revised every three years
and is a companion to the Building Code and should be adopted concurrently.
Chief Wagner recommended that the City Council adopt the 1994 Uniform Fire Code
by offering the necessary ordinance for first reading and waiving the full
reading of said ordinance.
In response to Council Member Murray, Chief Wagner related that the proposed
ordinance does not contain any new modifications, but represents modifications
which were approved by prior City Councils.
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Council Member R. Anderson offered Ordinance No. 2144 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending portions of Redding
Municipal Code Chapter 9.20, Fire Prevention, specifically adopting the 1994
Uniform Fire Code.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2144 be waived, and the City Attorney be
instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - 1995 Update of the 1987 Redding Municipal Airport Master Plan Report
(A-090-100)
Airports Director Perry related that the Airports Commission completed its review
of the Airport Master Plan Update dated August 1995, incorporated herein by
reference, on July 24, 1995.
Mr. Perry noted the following points from the proposed update: 1) The ultimate
need for a general aviation parallel runway 16-34 is again confirmed; however,
it is viewed as a long-range future project with "timing to be determined;" 2)
The Northeast Side Access/Infrastructure is presented as a cost-effective
alternative to a premature development of the parallel runway; and 3) Several
options have been suggested as a means to increase terminal building capacity,
if and when it becomes necessary.
It is the recommendation of both the Airports Commission and staff that the City
Council adopt the necessary resolution approving the 1995 update of the 1987
Redding Municipal Airport Master Plan Report.
Council Member Murray requested the General Plan Task Force to consider the long-
term needs of Benton Airpark, i.e., land use, traffic, safety, during its
planning process.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson,
that Resolution No. 96-017 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding adopting the August 1995 Update of the 1987 Redding Municipal
Airport Master Plan Report.
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. 96-017 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
At the hour of 8:13 p.m., Mayor Kehoe declared the meeting recessed.
At the hour of 8:25 p.m., Mayor Kehoe reconvened the meeting to regular session.
CLOSED SESSION
(L-100)
Mayor Kehoe stated that the City Council would adjourn to closed session pursuant
to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss the following:
1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
a) Patrick Buckley and Personal Watercraft Industry Association,
Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. City of Redding, Defendent and
Appellee, Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 199062; United
States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Case No. 93-17277;
b) Citx of Redding v. Shasta Enterprises, et al., and related cross -
action, Shasta County Superior Court Consolidated Case Nos. 87226
and 95735;
C) Allison Sanders, et al., v. Harold Homan, et al., and City of
Redding, et al., v. Allison Sanders, et al., Shasta County Superior
Court Consolidated Case Nos. 90422 and 95734
At the hour of 8:25 p.m., Mayor Kehoe adjourned the meeting to closed session.
At the hour of 9:40 p.m., Mayor Kehoe reconvened the meeting to regular session.
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:40 p.m., Mayor Kehoe declared
the meeting adjourned to Monday, January 8, 1996, at 5:00 p.m., in City Hall
Conference Room A, 760 Parkview Avenue, Redding, California.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Y C
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