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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1996-01-1611 City Council, Regular Meeting City Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California January 16, 1996 7:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Kehoe. The Invocation was offered by Reverend Roger Ralston. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kehoe with the following Council Members present: R. Anderson, McGeorge, Murray and Kehoe. Mayor Kehoe indicated that Council Member P. Anderson's absence was excused. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, City Attorney Wingate, Director of Public Works Galusha, Director of Electric Utility Lindley, Police Chief Blankenship, Fire Chief Wagner, Electric Utility Power Production Manager Heckenberg, Acting Planning Director Keaney, Director of Administrative Services Starman, Finance Officer Strong, Director of General Services Masingale, Associate Planner Morgon, Geographic Information Systems Coordinator Coats, Management Analyst Davis, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph. Mayor Kehoe noted that Item 9-2(e), Sale of Fire Station No. 3, and Item 9-10(a), Cancellation of Permit Agreement with Redding Raceway, were removed from the agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 13, for the period January 2, 1996, through January 12, 1996, check numbers 228072 through 228517 inclusive, in the amount of $3,446,478.57, and Payroll Register No. 14, check numbers 411878 through 412509 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 27227 through 27456, totaling $1,359,773.55, for the period December 17, 1995, through December 30, 1995, be approved. TOTAL: $4,806,252.12 Ordinance No. 2143 - re Adopting 1993 National Electrical 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) It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2143 be adopted, 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 uniform codes, specifically the 1993 National Electrical Code and 1994 Uniform Building, Housing, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes with noted exceptions. Ordinance No. 2144 - Adoption of 1994 Uniform Fire Code (C-110-275) It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2144 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 9.20, Fire Prevention, specifically the adoption of the 1994 Uniform Fire Code with noted exceptions. Resolution - re Lease of City -owned Land on Riverland Drive for Pasture (C-070-100) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 96-019 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the lease agreement, for the period February 1, 1996, through January 31, 2001, between the City of Redding and Colette Schurtz and Jack Anderson for pasturing of livestock on City -owned property on Riverland Drive at an annual rental rate of $420.00. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - Redding Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1995 (R-030-075-020) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the Redding Redevelopment Agency's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995. Joint Public Hearing - re Disposition of Property located at 3911 Churn Creek Road (R-030-050-050) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that a joint public hearing with the Redding City Council and the Redding Redevelopment Agency be scheduled for 7:00 p.m., February 6, 1996, to consider the disposition of Redding Redevelopment Agency's property located at 3911 Churn Creek Road. 01/16/96 12 Transaction Listing - Fourth Quarter 1995 (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the City Council accept the transaction listing of items approved by the City Manager between $5,000 and $25,000 for the fourth quarter of 1995. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1995 (F-205-150-075) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the City Council accept the City of Redding's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995. Purchase of Insurance - 1996-97 Property/Boiler and Machinery Insurance for Redding Power Plant *(R-100-375-550 & R-100-375-200 & E-120-150) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase of property/boiler and machinery insurance for the Redding Power Plant and advise of the City Council of the action taken at its meeting of February 20, 1996. Funds for this insurance are included in the 1995-96 Administrative Services Department budget. Animal Permit AP -4-95 - by Karen Tomblinson (A-130-140) It is the recommendation of the Acting approve Animal Permit AP -4-95, by Karen the list of conditions contained in the 1996, incorporated herein by reference, said permit. Planning Director that the City Council Tomblinson, for three horses, subject to Report to City Council dated January 5, and authorize the City Manager to issue Planning and Community Development's Monthly Activity Report (A-050-250) It is the recommendation of the Acting Planning Director that the Monthly Status Report through December 1995 for the following work areas be accepted: (1) Annexations; (2) Zoning, Subdivision, and General Plan Amendments; (3) Building and Population; (4) Housing Assistance and Rehabilitation; and (5) General Plan Update. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2972, Furnish and Deliver Two Carbon Steel Water Storage Tanks (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 2972, furnish and deliver two carbon steel water storage tanks, be awarded to the evaluated low bidder, Steel Structures Inc., in the amount of $87,581.64. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1995-96 Electric Utility budget. Status Report - re Privatization of Redding Community Access Channel (T-040-350-200) It is the recommendation of the Director of Community Services that the City Council accept the status report dated January 11, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the privatization of Redding Community Access Channel. Resolution - re Acceptance of Gift from Leah F. McConnell Trust *(B-130-070 & G-100 & A-050-270) It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Resolution No. 96-20 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 25th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 95-153 (1) appropriating $25,000 for the Police Department's Bicycle Patrol Unit and Neighborhood Policing Unit; and (2) authorizing the receipt of $25,000. Resolution - Authorizing Destruction of Documents (A-050-055-750) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 96-21 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the destruction of certain records. Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Implementation of Business License Information Services Program (BLIS) through Municipal Resource Consultants (MRC) * (B-130-070 & L-070-100) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 96-22 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 26th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 95-153 appropriating $3,100 for the purchase of a new computer for the City Clerk's Office in order to implement Municipal Resource Consultants Business License Information Services Program. Notice of Completion - Victor Avenue Area Relief Sewers, Bid Schedule No. 2955 (B-050-020 & W-020-575) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 2955 (Job No. 2056), Victor Avenue Area Relief Sewers, awarded to River City Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $176,072.96. 01/16/96 1 1 13 Resolution - Awarding Contract for Phase 2 Clear Creek Lift Station Expansion Project Resolution - Appropriating funds * (B-130-070 & W-010-450) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 96- 023 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing entering into a CH2M Hill standard agreement for professional services for the Phase 2 final engineering design services on the Clear Creek Lift Station Expansion Project, not to exceed $271,000, and authorize $20,000 for City staff and environmental determination costs, and $20,000 for a contingency fund, for a total project cost of $311,000. It is further recommended that Resolution No. 96-024 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 23rd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 95-153 appropriating $191,00 for final design services for Phase 2 of the Clear Creek Lift Station Expansion Project. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - R. Anderson, McGeorge, Murray & Kehoe Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - P. Anderson Resolution Nos. 96-019, 96-020, 96-021, 96-022, 96-023, and 96-024 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. LETTER OF RESIGNATION - Redding Community Access Corporation (B-080-120) MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, to accept Lisa Cannon's resignation from the Redding Community Access Corporation's Board of Directors effective immediately. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Proposed Adjustment of Schedule of Fees and Service Charges (F-205-600) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Kehoe opened the public hearing regarding the proposed adjustments to the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Staff recommendation dated January 12, 1996 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Administrative Services Director Starman provided an overview of the Reports to City Council dated January 8, 1996, and December 20, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the City's proposed adjustments to its Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. Mr. Starman explained that the bulk of the changes are based on the 3.9 percent change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the year ended April 1995. He outlined some of the fees which were adjusted based on input from departments detailing operating costs connected with providing the service. In addition, he noted that the following matters are being evaluated for the City Council's consideration at a later date: 1) The Dog Licensing Program; 2) Fire Department fees; and 3) Recreation and Parks fees. Mr. Starman related that the Chamber of Commerce, the Shasta Business Council and the Builders' Exchange have requested that the matter of planning fees be deferred for two weeks. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt, with the exception of the planning fees, the proposed amendments to the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. In response to Council Member R. Anderson, Mr. Starman explained that the Airports' fees are being increased by approximately 5 percent, thereby representing approximately one-half the inflation rate since their last adjustment in 1991. Mayor Kehoe questioned why fees in the City Clerk's Department, the Fire Department, and Recreation and Parks Department would be reviewed at a later date when the City Council has requested staff to present all fee increases at one time in order for the City Council to ascertain the total impact on City residents. Mr. Starman responded that the City Council, during its budget deliberations in July 1995, requested those three particular departments to review their fee structures, thereby, requiring additional analysis by staff. Mayor Kehoe questioned whether the Volunteer Separation Program (VSP) would impact fees in departments such as the Recreation and Parks Department. Mr. 01/16/96 14 Starman noted there would be a positive impact on the Recreation and Parks Department fee structure and should be addressed when the fees are reviewed. Mayor Kehoe determined that there was no one present wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. Council Member R. Anderson stated that he did not object to acting on the proposed fee adjustments before the City Council, however, he requested that any additional fee adjustments (including utility rate structures, development fees, traffic impact fees) which are to be considered during the 1995-96 fiscal year be brought back in one package for the City Council's consideration. Mayor Kehoe concurred. In response to Mayor Kehoe, Mr. Starman estimated that it would take staff six to eight weeks to complete the necessary studies on the remaining fee adjustments. Assistant City Manager Perry related that staff expects to receive the reports from the Builders' Exchange on both park and traffic impact fees by the end of the month. It was the consensus of the City Council that any additional fee adjustments which are to be considered during the 1995-96 fiscal year should be brought back in one package for the City Council's consideration. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that Resolution No. 96-025 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending its Schedule of Fees and Service Charges, specifically fees and charges for the Airports, City Clerk, Electric, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Recreation and Parks Departments. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - R. Anderson, McGeorge, Murray and Kehoe Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - P. Anderson Resolution No. 96-025 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION PROGRAM STATUS REPORT (P-100-200) City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated January 8, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, which outlined the applications the City received for the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP), approved applications, and the City's realized savings. Mr. Warren summarized that the City will achieve total savings of at least $140,000 per year, with $106,000 to the General Fund through the elimination of the five positions approved under the VSP. Over a four-year period, he stated the City would save $560,000, with the General Fund saving $424,000. Mr. Warren stressed that the savings realized from the VSP have not yet been incorporated into the General Fund's Ten -Year Financial Plan. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, to accept the status report on the Voluntary Separation Program. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes VOLUNTARY SEPARATION PROGRAM - re Carter House Natural Science Museum and Redding Museum of Art and History (A-050-175 & P-100-200) City Manager Warren and Assistant City Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated January 11, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, concerning the development of a Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) for City employees at the Carter House Natural Science Museum and the Redding Museum of Art and History. Mr. Perry reviewed the proposal submitted by the Museums' staff, but suggested rather than amending the City's existing VSP program that the following program be adopted for the Museums: Employees at the Carter House Natural Science Museum and the Redding Museum of Art and History are eligible to participate in a VSP program provided their Museum Boards enter into a letter agreement with the City that provides for a 50/50 split of the VSP costs to be paid by the Museums and the City. The cost associated with other benefits would be deducted from the grant. Mr. Perry explained that if the City Council and the Museum Boards concur, staff would prepare a budget appropriation for the City Council's consideration. He noted while only two applications were received with the City's VSP Program, there may be more applications with this separate program. In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Perry related that the City would recover 100 percent of the benefit fees (vacation and sick leave) and 50 percent of the VSP costs over a four-year period. He explained that these monies would be deducted from the annual grant monies. He noted that while the program does not save the City money, it provides an opportunity for the City employees to transfer to the museums. He related that in order to continue their employment, the employees that take advantage of the VSP would need to negotiate a contract with their respective museum. 01/16/96 15 Administrative Services Director Starman interjected that when the City's agreement with the museums terminates, the City has an obligation to make efforts to place the City's employees within the City organization if they decide not to seek employment with their respective museum. The VSP would assist in transitioning these employees to the museums quicker than what might otherwise occur. Mr. Perry cautioned that the museums may condition their approval of the program on the requirement that the employee enter into an employment contract with the museum. In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Starman related that the net result of the VSP over a five-year period is that the City would contribute approximately $7,000 more than would have otherwise been required. Council Member R. Anderson questioned whether there would be any net tangibles that would offset the additional $7,000 charge. Mr. Starman stated it would be difficult to quantify those costs. Mr. Warren related that an employee's benefits, i.e., vacation, are calculated at the employee's hourly rate at the time of termination and becomes a greater liability as time lapses and pay increases are received. He cautioned that under the current arrangement, the City is liable for its employees who are working for the museums. In addition, City employees are being supervised by private sector individuals. He recommended that this program also have a specific window of opportunity for individuals to apply. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, to defer consideration of the Voluntary Separation Program for City employees at the Carter House Natural Science Museum and the Redding Museum of Art and History until February 6, 1995, and requested staff to prepare a report which included the following: 1) more definitive information from both museum boards as to their commitment to the proposed program; 2) net cost of the program to the City; 3) benefits of the program to the City; and 4) examine amending the 50/50 cost ratio. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOPS (A-050-060 & A-150-225 & C-050-025) Assistant City Manager Perry reviewed the Report to City Council dated January 8, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, requesting the City Council to select dates for workshops regarding the Civic Center and the proposed Stillwater Annexation. Mayor Kehoe requested staff to consult individual City Council Members' calendars and set the workshop dates. POSSIBLE DISPOSAL OF FIRE STATION NO. 2 (C-050-275-020) Assistant City Manager Perry related that a letter was received from Paul Edgren inquiring as to the possible acquisition of Fire Station No. 2 at the corner of Placer Road and Buenaventura Boulevard. Mr. Edgren proposes to either include the property in the land already under option, or building a new fire station nearby in exchange for the current station. Mr. Perry stated that the sale of the property would allow a more integrated development on the property. Conversely, waiting for the optional area to develop may yield some additional funds at a future date. He noted advantages to selling include putting higher value land on the tax role, the City gets a newer building, it puts the station on non -retail property, and there may be some advantage in having the station away from the corner. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council direct staff to explore the possibility of entering into a separate purchase agreement with Mr. Edgren in order to determine how to proceed. In response to Mayor Kehoe, City Attorney Wingate indicated that the fire station property could only be appraised as a stand-alone parcel and not on the basis of its benefit to a potential buyer. He noted that the City has an obligation to determine fair market value anytime it sells property. The City, however, is not required to obtain an appraisal and sell the property for the appraisal value or any percentage of the appraisal. Council Member R. Anderson related that he had received a telephone call from another individual also expressing an interest in this particular piece of property. Mr. Wingate cautioned that because the fire station is still being utilized, he was not certain whether the property could be declared surplus unless another location had been obtained for the new station. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, to direct staff to explore the option of possibly entering into a separate purchase agreement with Paul Edgren for Fire Station No. 2. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 01/16/96 16 RESOLUTION - Establishing New Police Officer Position and Appropriating Funds * (B-130-070 & A-050-270) City Manager Warren provided an overview of his memorandum to the City Council dated January 12, 1996, and Report to City Council dated January 8, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the agreement with the Enterprise and Redding School District to provide police officers on campuses. He noted that the agreement provides for a three-way split on costs, with the schools districts picking up one-half and the City picking up the other half. He explained that the agreement requires an appropriation of $16,000 from the General Fund reserve in the 1995-96 fiscal year and a $32,000 expenditure on the part of the City in subsequent years. Mr. Warren stated that a good Police Officer who can work well with young people is going to pay dividends back to the Police Department and the community. He recommended that the City Council adopt the necessary resolution approving the establishment of an additional Police Officer position and appropriating said funds. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, that Resolution No. 96-026 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 24th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 95-153 (1) establishing one new Police Officer position, (2) appropriating $16,000 for the Police Officer; and (3) authorizing the receipt of $16,000. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - R. Anderson, McGeorge, Murray and Kehoe Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - P. Anderson Resolution No. 96-026 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:00 p.m., Mayor Kehoe declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: J ATTTES: I City Clerk 01/16/96 1