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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1996-03-05 47 City Council, Special Meeting City Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California March 5, 1996 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kehoe with the following Council Members present: P. Anderson, R. Anderson, McGeorge, Murray and Kehoe. City Manager Warren was also in attendance. CLOSED SESSION (A-050-080) Mayor Kehoe announced that the City Council would be adjourning to closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 to discuss the City Manager's performance evaluation. At the hour of 6:00 p.m., Mayor Kehoe adjourned the meeting to closed session. At the hour of 6:40 p.m., Mayor Kehoe reconvened the meeting to regular session. Mayor Kehoe related that the City Council had discussed the City Manager's performance in the following areas: 1) Fiscal management; 2) Organization of City functions; 3) Supervision of staff; 4) Pro-active problem resolution; 5) Information flow to the City Council, City departments, and the public; 6) Responsiveness to the City Council agenda and philosophy; and 7) External relations to other governmental agencies, the private sector and the community-at-large. Mayor Kehoe explained that, based on this somewhat comprehensive evaluation of the City Manager's performance, the City Council has granted City Manager Warren a 6.8 percent superior performance payment and credited him with ten additional days of sick leave. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to ratify the following actions, taken in closed session and reported in public, relative to City Manager Warren's performance evaluation: grant Mr. Warren a 6.8 percent superior performance payment and credit him with an additional ten days of sick leave. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 6:43 p.m., Mayor Kehoe declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: pirj City Clerk 03/05/96 48 City Council, Regular Meeting City Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California March 5, 1996 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Clay McClain. The Invocation was offered by Elder Eddie Hash, Neighborhood Church. 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, Director of Administrative Services Starman, Director of Public Works Galusha, Electric Utility Engineering Manager Russell, Acting Planning Director Keaney, Chief of Police Blankenship, Fire Chief Wagner, Finance Officer Strong, Superintendent-Wastewater Craig, Airports Director Perry, Transportation Coordinator Duryee, Electric Utility Rates & Economics Analyst Graves, Management Assistant to the City Manager Bachman, City Treasurer Linville, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph. RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES - Re Excavator Safety Seminar (A-050-300) Kent Dagg, Executive Director of the Shasta Builders' Exchange, recalled being contacted by Foreman-Wastewater Collections Tasello and Engineering Technician Quinton in 1994 regarding the possibility of co-sponsoring a utility safety seminar. He noted the first seminar was held in February 1994 with 90 participants from both the public and private sectors. He stated the second seminar held in February of this year drew nearly 200 participants. He related that the success of this seminar can be directly attributed to the vision and dedication of both Mr. Tasello and Ms. Quinton who designed the program and trade show, handled marketing, gathered sponsors to underwrite the seminar costs, and did a wonderful job of meeting all seminar attendees and making them feel welcome. He indicated that the commitment of these two individuals not only promotes safety to their fellow workers and the industry, but also the citizens of Redding, and is a reflection of the City's positive attitude. He showed two new items added to this year's seminar. The first item was a hat designed by Mr. Tasello which has the 800 number to call before digging. The second item was a card created by Ms. Quinton which depicts the various underground wiring color coding, as well as all the appropriate local emergency numbers. On behalf of the Shasta Builders Exchange, he thanked both individuals for their outstanding work in making this such a successful event. City Manager Warren expressed the City's appreciation to Mr. Tassello and Ms. Quinton for their outstanding work and presented each with a token of the City's appreciation from the Redding Employees Award Program (REAP) for going beyond their specific job responsibilities. Mr. Tasello thanked the local businesses, municipalities, and utility companies for their participation in the seminar. He also thanked the staff of the Shasta Builders Exchange, as well as City staff, for making the seminar such a success. Although he felt it was part of his job, he expressed appreciation for the recognition provided this evening. Ms. Quinton echoed Mr. Tasello's comments and also thanked the City for the recognition received this evening. No action was required. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: 03/05/96 49 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 16, for the period February 20, 1996, through February 29, 1996, check numbers 229766 through 230246 inclusive, in the amount of $3,353,988.33, and Payroll Register No. 18, for the period February 11, 1996, through February 24, 1996, check numbers 414604 through 415289 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 28145 through 28378, totaling $1,222,919.55, be approved. TOTAL: $4,576,907.88 Treasurer's Report - January 1996 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability - $ 70,622,089.51 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $196,952,743.90 ACR113 Report and Cash Reconciliation (F-205-095-650) It is the recommendation of the Finance Officer that the ACR 113 Report and Cash Reconciliation for January 31, 1996, be accepted. Ordinance No. 2145 - re Rezoning Application RZ-12-95, by the Hamstra Group (351 Hartnell Avenue) (L-010-230) It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2145 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 "CO-15" Office District (RZ-12-95). 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 February 1996 covering the following areas: surplus City property; offers to sell land to the City; City initiated purchases of land; and leases of City land. Resolution - Use of Redding Redevelopment Agency Funds re Realignment of Del Monte Drive, Industrial Street and Churn Creek Road (S-070-100 & R-030-050-310) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 96-045 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the use of redevelopment funds to assist with the realignment of Del Monte Street, Industrial Street, and Churn Creek Road. Set Public Hearing - re Redding Municipal Code, Title 7 (Animals) and Chapter 18.71 (Animal Permits) (A-130-140 & A-130-150) It is the recommendation of the Acting Planning Director that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., March 19, 1996, to consider the proposed amendments to Redding Municipal Code Title 7 (Animals) and the creation of a new Chapter 18.71 (Animal Permits). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2981, Purchase of 115kV SF6 Power Circuit Breakers for the Texas Springs Substation Project (B-050-100 & E-090-140-800) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 2981, purchase of 115kV SF6 power circuit breakers for the Texas Springs Substation Project, be awarded to the evaluated low bidder, Siemens Energy&Automation, in the amount of$108,858.75. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1993 Electric System Financing Program. In addition, the fiscal year 1995-96 Capital Improvement Program includes$1.37 million for purchases of major equipment and project design. 03/05/96 50 Award of Bid-Bid Schedule No. 2986, Purchase of 115kV Circuit Break "V" Switches for the Texas Springs Substation Project (B-050-100 & E-090-140-800) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 2986, purchase of 115kV circuit break "V" switches for the Texas Spring Substation Project, to the evaluated low bidder, USCO Power Equipment Corporation, in the amount of$43,672.20. Funds for this purchase are provided for in the 1993 Electric System Financing Program. In addition, the 1995-1996 Capital Improvement Program includes $1.37 million for purchases of major equipment and project design. Application for Reimbursement for Storm Damage (F-200-090) It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the City Council appoint the Fire Chief and Battalion Chief Eckard as designated agents for submitting the application to the State of California for reimbursement for December 12, 1995, storm damage. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2934, Benton Landfill Gas Extraction System (B-050-020 & S-020-300) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2934 (Job No. 2015), Benton Landfill Gas Extraction System, awarded to Tico Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $964,010. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2935, Construction of Redding Municipal Airport Electrical Control Building and Equipment (B-050-020 & A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2935 (Job No. 9315), construction of Redding Municipal Airport electrical control building and equipment, awarded to H & H Electric, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $114,409.31. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2987, Renovation of Shasta Cascade Wonderland Building (B-050-020 & C-050) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2987 (Job No. 9107), renovation of Shasta Cascade Wonderland Building, be awarded to Shasta Construction in the amount of$74,097, an additional $3,000 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $7,000 be approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, for a total of$84,097. Resolution - Summarily Vacating a Portion of a Ten-Foot Wide Public Service Easement (Churn Creek Road south of Mistletoe Lane) (A-010-040) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 96-046 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating a portion of a 10-foot wide permanent easement for public service purposes deeded by Evergreen Partnership to the City on March 6, 1992, and recorded in Book 2870 of official records at Page 291, Shasta County Records. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member R. 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. 96-045 and 96-046 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. 03/05/96 51 PRESENTATION BY HART RUMBOLZ - re Request for Commuter Rail Service by Citizens for Passenger Railroads (T-100-300) Mayor Kehoe conveyed that staff is recommending that the City Council defer action on the question of regional rail service to the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA). He noted that a similar presentation has already been made to the RTPA. Hart Rumbolz, representing Citizens for Passenger Railroads, provided an overview of this letter dated March 1, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, which requested the following: (1) share in the $50,000 cost with other Northern California cities, business organizations and counties to continue with Phase 2 of the Northern Sacramento Valley Intercity Passenger Rail Feasibility Study. He noted that one thing the study does not address is the number of tourists the service will bring to Redding, as well as the additional income. If the service is established, it would be envisioned that Caltrans and the federal government would provide most of the necessary funding; (2) share in the $5,000 cost per day with other Northern California cities, business organizations and counties to bring a demonstration visit of the ABB Traction IC-3 Flexliner trailer, or the Siemens Rail Sprinter, or Type 628.4 rail Diesel car to the area in late Summer 1996 or 1997. He noted that this point is now moot, as he was just informed by Amtrak that one of the European style trains will be stopping in Redding on March 27 or 28, free of charge; (3) work with the RTPA to put an advisory Proposition 5 measure on the next ballot, so the County could apply for Transit Capital Improvement (TCI)funds from Caltrans and the California Transportation Commission; and (4) sign a resolution stating the necessity of regular daytime passenger rail service, and the continuing of studies and funding to achieve that end. MOTION: Made by Council Member P. Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to refer the issue of commuter rail service to the Regional Transportation Planning Agency for consideration in its overall transportation analysis of the County. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING- re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-2-94, by Hilltop 111 Bluffs (Southwest corner of Hilltop Drive and Palisade Avenue) (G-030-010) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Kehoe opened the public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment Application GPA-2-94. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication -Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated February 5, 1996, and February 23, 1996 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Acting Planning Director Keaney provided an overview of the Reports to City Council dated February 5, 1996, and February 23, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, regarding General Plan Amendment GPA-2-94, by Hilltop Bluffs. He related that the principal issue now is development standards, rather than the actual General Plan land-use designation. He summarized the differences and noted that two additional areas have been identified by the applicant's representative where revision or clarification should eliminate disagreement. Based on the conversations with the applicant's representative, he stated that staff is also proposing modifications to the development standards, specifically the setbacks from all other property lines and maximum building height, as well as Mitigation Measure No. 9, regarding construction of a transit stop. He stated that, if the City Council concurs with staffs recommendation, the General Plan Amendment should be approved in concept and staff directed to prepare a Development Agreement for the "Office" designation prior to the adoption of a resolution implementing the General Plan Amendment. In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Keaney related that the Sacramento River Trail is a 12- foot wide path. In addition, the same standard was placed on an office building along Park Marina Drive, however, it has not yet been constructed. Council Member Murray questioned why staff is concerned about a particular roof pitch, as opposed to the roof appearance. 03/05/96 52 Mr. Keaney replied that it is the opinion of staff that large flat roof buildings at this particular location would not fit with the character of surrounding development. In response to Council Member R. Anderson, Mr. Keaney related that when Palisades Avenue is relocated, the right-of-way would need to be abandoned prior to it being declared surplus. He explained that the logical option would be for the City to trade this right-of-way for new right-of- way. Eihnard Diaz related that considerable time, effort and money have been spent developing an agreement which was acceptable to the adjacent property owners. He stated that part of the agreement deals with land use issues, while the other portion deals with development standards. He indicated that both parties were willing to enter into a binding agreement via the City enacting the development standards until the City began including architectural design review. He opined that it is too premature to start talking about roof pitches, sidewalks, lattices, etc. He indicated that if the City wants to impose design review standards, the community, the Planning Commission, and the City Council should review them prior to their implementation. He expressed concern with the required 35 foot setbacks, the bike path being in front of single-family residences, roof pitch, landscaping, energy efficiency requirements and the mitigation measures. He requested that if the City is going to impose design review standards that it utilize the proper vehicle. Dan Frost, representing adjacent landowners, stated that a set of minimum land use standards was agreed upon, however, it was made clear that the adjacent property owners would not oppose additional standards. Mayor Kehoe determined that there was no one else present wishing to speak on this matter and closed the public hearing. Council Member Murray complimented both parties for being able to reach a consensus on the agreement. He explained that the project is subject to the Air Quality Element as it will increase traffic and has resulted in the noted Mitigation Measures. He favored approving the General Plan Amendment as presented, with the exception of the "0" Office, and apply a site plan review overlay district to the project. He also recommended that Condition Nos. 14, providing employee showers and lockers, and 15, minimum energy-efficiency requirements of the California Administrative Code to be exceed by 5 percent, be included. Council Members R. Anderson and P. Anderson did not concur with including Condition No. 14. In response to Council Member P. Anderson, Mr. Keaney could not recall another office building that has required a discretionary permit since the Air Quality Element was adopted. He explained that site plan review is not a discretionary permit and, therefore, special conditions for additional money for traffic signals, etc., cannot be imposed. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, to conceptually approve General Plan Amendment GPA-2-94 designating property to "Greenway," "Office," Residential, 6.0 units per acre" and "Residential, 3.5 units per acre," and direct staff to return with an implementing resolution and initiate a rezoning for a "U" Unclassified designation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AGREEMENT-re Operation of Redding Drag Race by Northern California Drag Race Association (C-070-100 & A-090-100) Assistant City Manager Perry related that staff is recommending the approval of an interim agreement with the Northern California Drag Race Association(Association)to operate Redding Raceway. This interim agreement will ensure Kool April Nites and Memorial Day weekend events can occur and advertising can begin. Absent the necessary lead time, these events may not occur. Mr. Perry explained that another issue which needs to be resolved in order for the raceway to operate under an interim agreement is the required guardrail along the track. There is currently guardrail on one side, and that guardrail is owned by the prior operator. He related that the Association is determining whether they can acquire the existing rail. If not, it will need to be replaced. He stated that in order for the National Hot Rod Association to sanction the raceway, it may be necessary for the guardrail to be installed on both sides of the track. He indicated that the concern is having enough 03/05/96 53 guardrail and having the guardrail in place by the first event in April. He noted that it may be possible to acquire 2,000 feet of guardrail in Anderson at $1.70 per linear foot as opposed to new guardrail which costs $4.00 per linear foot. In addition, he stated that used posts are approximately $5.00 each. Mr. Perry related that staff is requesting to spend up to $4,000 to purchase used guardrail and posts for the raceway. The Association would be responsible for the installation if they receive the interim agreement. In response to Council Member McGeorge, Airports Director Perry envisioned setting a fee structure based on the known costs and incorporate it into the long-term agreement once the Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued. The ultimate goal would be for the track to be self-supporting. George Lewellen, President of the Northern California Drag Race Association, related that the Association has approximately 200 members. He stated that the purpose of the Association is to promote drag racing in a safe and legal environment. He indicated that the Association would like to respond to the proposed RFP and, hopefully, become the long-term operator. He noted the dragstrip's long history of providing a safe racing environment for individuals of all ages. He stated that the Association hopes to carry on this tradition. Neal Roberts, representing the Kool April Nites Board of Directors, related that Kool April Nites fully supports the Association's proposal to operate the dragstrip. It is believed that a local nonprofit organization will have the community's best interests in mind. The proposed races will address problems and needs currently existing within the community. He explained that beginning in 1997, Kool April Nites has pledged $50,000 to the Northern California Drag Race Association and will be providing advertising which can be used to promote the dragstrip. He urged the City Council to approve the proposed interim agreement. Bruce Ash, Kool April Nights representative, stressed the importance of providing a safe environment 111 for car racing. He urged the City Council to approve the interim agreement and keep the dragstrip open, thereby generating additional income for the community. Chuck VanNess stated that he builds dragsters and his daughter Dorothy is also involved in the sport. He explained that the City of Rialto has opened up a dragstrip accommodating small dragsters for racers aging from 8 to 17. He stressed that the racers must maintain a certain grade point average in order to participate. Leonard Malitz, 3120 Alta Mesa Drive, requested the City to provide an area where "grudge" racing could occur in a safe environment, rather than on the streets. City Manager Warren related that the RFP will contain a provision to provide "grudge" racing every Saturday night. Carrie Coleman, 2886 Tropicana Court, stated that the interest in junior drag racing is increasing, and she requested the City to maintain a place for that type of activity. She explained that this action will instill the principle in the community's youth that the drag strip is the place to race, not the streets. MOTION: Majle by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to approve an interim agreement with the Northern California Drag Racing Association for the operation of the Redding Dragstrip from March 21, 1996, through November 30, 1996, and authorize the expenditure of funds, up to an amount not to exceed $4,000, for guardrail and posts for the raceway. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes At the hour of 8:12 p.m., Mayor Kehoe declared the meeting recessed. At the hour of 8:24 p.m., Mayor Kehoe reconvened the meeting to regular session. 03/05/96 54 TENTATIVE CIVIC CENTER PROJECT SCHEDULE (C-050-025) City Manager Warren highlighted the Report to City Council dated March 1, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, setting forth tentative Civic Center project schedules. He pointed out that if the City Council moves forward with the project, it involves a commitment and expenditure of funds at each stage. He noted, however, the following project off-ramps, whereby the project can be stopped: (1) prior to design development and applying for environmental clearances; (2) prior to going into the financial market to sell bonds; (3) prior to going to bid on the project; and (4) prior to beginning construction. Mr. Warren stressed that the project schedule is extremely tentative at this point, and there are any number of factors that could have the result of speeding up or slowing down the project. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council accept the tentative Civic Center project schedules as presented. Mayor Kehoe clarified that his previous vote not to proceed with the Civic Center complex was for two reasons: (1) He took a more conservative fiscal view relative to the economic forecast; and (2) He is less inclined to commit limited City resources for the required debt service when viewed in comparison to other needed City services. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to accept the tentative Civic Center project schedules as presented in the Report to City Council dated March 1, 1996. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LETTER FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - re Annexation of Unincorporated Areas of Shasta County (A-150) City Manager Warren related that a letter was received from the Economic Development Corporation encouraging the City and the County to work together on the issue of annexations. He provided an overview of his memorandum to the City Council dated March 1, 1996, incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Warren recommended that the cost of services versus the income/benefits for residential, commercial and industrial development outside the current City limits be quantified to the greatest extent possible. To that extent, he suggested that the City Council authorize staff to hire a firm that has worked on this issue with other counties and has come up with a successful method of identifying the numbers and providing alternatives. He emphasized that this process would be done cooperatively with the General Manager of the Economic Development Corporation and the County Administrator. He believed the process would take between 90 and 120 days to complete. Council Member Murray supported any process which helps to resolve the ongoing differences between the City and the County with regard to annexations. In response to Council Member P. Anderson, Mr. Warren stated that he would involve the public after a consultant has been hired and a list of alternatives has been developed so that everyone is dealing with the same facts and figures. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member P."Anderson, to authorize the City Manager to hire a firm that has worked on the issue of annexations with other counties and has come up with a successful method for identifying the numbers associated with the cost of providing services and developing alternatives. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REQUEST FOR FUNDS BY THE YMCA (B-130-030) Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated February 29, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the YMCA's request for the City to contribute $30,000 toward a new swimming pool to be built at the YMCA on Court Street. He related that to date, $140,000 has been raised or committed to the project, leaving a balance of$45,000. Mr. Perry explained that the City's pool in Caldwell Park should be replaced as it is growing older 03/05/96 55 and requires increasing maintenance attention. He noted that staff has been pursuing other possibilities of meeting this need through the development of a pool in partnership with the Redding School District at Sequoia School. He stated that the pool proposed by the YMCA would contribute to an overall community solution regarding the need for pools, but would not contribute substantially to the City's need to relocate aquatic recreation programs from the pool in Caldwell Park to a new and modern facility, as it will be utilized primarily for YMCA programs. Mr. Perry related that on the surface the project has a lot of appeal; however, it is a late request for Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)funds and has to be considered outside of the normal budget or public hearing processes. The problem for the YMCA is that it has commenced a project without having all of its funding in place. It is the recommendation of staff that the matter be referred to the CDBG Committee for review, competitive analysis, and, if all requirements are met, a recommendation on reallocation of existing funds. James Finck, Executive Director of the YMCA, related that the last public pool built in the City of Redding was in 1978. He stated that the YMCA should be built for the following two reasons: (1) The YMCA does not turn any individuals away; and (2) The YMCA provides necessary programs for individuals within the community that might not otherwise be given an opportunity to participate. He indicated that donations from service clubs, businesses, and individuals to date total $150,000. He related the City's cost to maintain the Enterprise pool in 1993 was $29,000 and $43,000 in 1995. He stressed that this one time donation of$30,000 will save the City substantial money and will serve the community for years to come. He requested that the City Council approve staffs recommendation as presented. Robert Michiels stated that he first utilized the YMCA during his military service and has continued to support it. He related that an entire family can utilize the YMCA for approximately $1 or less per day. He presented the YMCA with a$1,000 donation to be used toward the pool and requested the City Council to approve staffs recommendation. Julie Garcia, owner of Sun Oaks Racquet Club, voiced her support of swimming programs. She did, however, express concern regarding the City contributing $30,000 to the YMCA for constructing a pool. She noted that the YMCA has the latest fitness equipment and offers programs and prices comparable to other fitness clubs in the area. She also questioned why the City would want to contribute to this project, as well as build a pool at Sequoia School. She inquired whether the $30,000 would complete the pool project. Marcy Caldwell, representing the Shasta County Special Olympics, urged the City Council to support the YMCA's request. She explained that the YMCA has supported the Special Olympics' basketball program and will allow the Special Olympics to use the pool at least two days per week for training. She stressed that the YMCA's pool will serve segments of the community that no one else can. Kent Dagg, speaking as a member of the community, related that the Redding West Rotary Club has embraced the YMCA project and contributed $50,000 toward its construction. In addition, the Shasta Builders Exchange has donated $1,000. He requested that the City Council support staffs recommendation with the following changes: (1) CDBG Committee should provide a recommendation to the City Council within 45 days; and (2) The Assistant City Manager will guide the request through the CDBG process. Mario Serafin, 1445 Barbara Road, voiced opposition to the City providing funding for the construction of the pool. He explained that the YMCA's programs are in direct competition with health and fitness clubs throughout the United States, including Redding. He noted that the previously-referenced donation by the Redding West Rotary Club was not a unanimous decision. He believed the City contributing to the construction of the pool would set a poor precedent. Jeff Herndon, YMCA Program Director, stated that the YMCA cannot be compared to a private enterprise such as Kangaroo Kourts. Unlike private enterprises, the YMCA deals with the disabled, the low-income, gang task force members, etc. He requested that the City Council approve staffs recommendation. 03/05/96 56 James Finck, 709 Delta Street, stressed that the CDBG Program has certain criteria and the YMCA will be required to meet this criteria. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to refer the request by the YMCA for the City to contribute $30,000 toward its new swimming pool to the Community Development Block Grant Committee to consider a reallocation of existing assigned funds and prepare a recommendation for the City Council's consideration at its April 16, 1996, meeting, thereby allowing the YMCA to demonstrate if it meets Housing and Urban Development (HUD)requirements and an opportunity to weigh the merit of the project in relation to other projects. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Murray requested staff to notify the applicant, as well as those individuals opposed to the project, when the CDBG Committee will be considering the matter so that the appropriate arguments can be made at that time. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - re Electric Utility (B-130-070) Finance Officer Strong provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated February 22, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for January 1996. Council Member R. Anderson complimented staff on the report's structure and opined that it provided the City Council with the required information. Council Member Murray clarified that the dollar savings noted regarding the San Juan Power Project is not a direct dollar savings which will be directly realized by the City due to the PacifiCorp power exchange agreement. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to accept the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for January 1996 as presented. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT (B-130-070) Finance Officer Strong highlighted the Report to City Council dated February 20, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the Monthly Financial Report for January 1996. Total revenue to date ($17.7 million)is slightly higher(1.7 percent) than staff's original cash flow estimate. Expenditures to date total $20,503,141 or $793,905 (3.8 percent) below staff's original cash flow projection. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to accept the Monthly Financial Report for January 1996 as presented. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Supporting Senate Bill 1590 (L-040-300 & T-010-600 & L-070-100) Administrative Services Director Starman related that State Senator Jack O'Connell has introduced Senate Bill 1590(SB 1590) in an attempt to clarify the California Supreme Court's decision relative to Proposition 62. The proposed bill would make the California Supreme Court's decision "inapplicable to any tax that was first imposed or increased by an ordinance or resolution adopted prior to December 14, 1995." He explained that in the City's case, this would eliminate all of the potential fiscal impacts identified in the previous staff report. It is the recommendation of both the League of California Cities and staff that the City Council adopt a resolution in support of SB 1590. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that Resolution No. 96-047 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding supporting the introduction and adoption of Senate Bill 1590, a validating act in response to Santa Clara County Local Transportation Authority v. Guardino. 03/05/96 57 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. 96-047 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PLACEMENT OF OFF-SITE REAL ESTATE SIGNS ON CITY PROPERTY (L-010-500-050) City Manager Warren related that the City occasionally receives requests to place signs on public property. He stated that the Report to City Council dated February 13, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, outlines a process which the City could entertain if it were to allow signs on City- owned property. He related that the process would provide a very small income ($1 per square foot of sign area) and, most importantly, would require a Use Permit. Mr. Warren recommended that the City Council not adopt a policy regarding the placement of off-site real estate signs on City-owned property. He indicated that besides being unattractive, the City would get into issues of what is temporary and what is not, whose sign goes where on the property, what happens when signs are not taken away and become cluttered, etc. He did not believe the placement of these signs was the best use of public property or City staff resources. Lowell Sisco, 851 Mistletoe Lane, related that, with the exception of Mary Lake Subdivision, every major subdivision in the City has off-site signs representing the various properties. He stated that Mary Lake Subdivision was asked to remove its signs and apply for the necessary permits. He asked that if the City Council is not inclined to adopt regulations regarding the placement of off-site real estate signs, that the City check to ensure that other signs displayed throughout the City are in compliance with the sign ordinance and easement setbacks. Acting Planni g Director Keaney clarified that the existing sign ordinance does not address the placement of o -site real estate signs. He explained that these signs can be placed on private property, and the my issue is their placement on City-owned property. It was the consens of the City Council that the City Manager utilize volunteers to address the matter of improper sign placement throughout the City on City-owned property and public right-of- ways. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to direct staff not to authorize the placement of off-site real estate signs on City-owned property. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LETTER OF APPRECIATION (A-050-060 & P-150-150) City Clerk Strohmayer related that a letter was received from Tom O'Mara, Shasta County Citizens Against Racism, reporting the progress of the "No Room for Racism" campaign, and expressing gratitude to the City Council for its assistance in promoting the campaign in Redding. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:23 p.m., Mayor Kehoe declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Mayor 03/05/96 58 ATTEST: die4c.c ri, City Clerk / 03/05/96