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City Council, Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
April 2, 1996 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Clay McClain.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Marvin Rickard, Redding Christian Fellowship.
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, Director of
Development Services Swanson, Electric Utility Operations Manager Ryan, Fire Chief Wagner,
Finance Officer Strong, Principal Planner Keaney, Director of General Services Masingale, Fire
Marshal Del Carlo, Senior Planner King, Management Assistant to the City Manager Bachman,
Assistant Planner Thesken,Management Analyst Davis, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to the
City Council Rudolph.
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. 18, for the period March 19, 1996, through
March 28, 1996, check numbers 230736 through 231338 inclusive, in the amount of$2,669,597.73,
and Payroll Register No. 20, electronic deposit transaction numbers 28615 through 28855 inclusive,
and check numbers 415960 through 416626 inclusive, totaling $1,206,009.67, for the period March
10, 1996, through March 23, 1996, be approved.
TOTAL: $3,875,607.40
Treasurer's Report - February 1996
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $ 72,814,355.44
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust
and Funds of Related Entities - $197,126,218.33
ACR113 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Officer that the ACRI 13 Report and Cash Reconciliation for
February 29, 1996, be accepted.
Ordinance No. 2146 - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 7.04, Animals
(A-130-150)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2146 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 7.04 entitled Animals: General Provisions.
Ordinance No. 2147 - Adding Chapter 18.71, Animal Permits, to the Redding Municipal Code
(A-130-140)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2147 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Redding adding Chapter 18.71, Animal Permits, to the Redding Municipal Code.
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Contract - re Economic & Engineering Services, Inc. for Electric Utility Analysis and Audit
Resolution- Appropriating Funds
* (B-130-070 & A-050-125)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council authorize entering into a contract
with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. toproduce a comprehensive analysis and audit of the
Electric Utility at a cost not to exceed $99,843.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 96-061 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 32nd amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
95-153 appropriating $100,000 for analysis and audit of the Electric Utility.
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 March 1996 for the following areas: (1) surplus City property; (2) offers to sell
land to the City; (3) City initiated purchases of land; and (4) leases of City land.
Lease - Redding Medical Center re Parking at Redding Convention Center
(C-070-100 & P-030 & C-050-050)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council direct the Director of
Community Services to prepare a standard Convention Center lease agreement with Redding Medical
Center to provide up to 100 spaces and parking from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at a rate of$10.00 per
space per month for a two-year period.
Resolution - Employee Benefit Policies re Jury Duty and Administrative Leave
(P-100-050-100 & P-100-260)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 96-062 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing new City of Redding
Employee Benefit Policies for unrepresented employees effective April 7, 1996, specifically dealing
with jury duty and administrative leave.
Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Enterprise Community Park
* (B-130-070 & P-050-145)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that staff be authorized to transfer
$160,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund to the Wastewater Fund and the Park Development
Fund and that Resolution No. 96-063 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 30th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 95-153
appropriating $69,950 for the Enterprise Community Park Phase I Project.
Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Settlement and Legal Expenses with Sanders & Shasta
Enterprises
* (B-130-070 & C-070-010 & L-100)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 96-064 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 31st
amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 95-153 appropriating $2,350,000 for the property
settlement and legal expenses with Sanders and Shasta Enterprises.
Resolution - Set Public Meeting and Public Hearing re Landscape Maintenance District A
Resolution - Set Public Meeting and Public Hearing re Landscape Maintenance District B
Resolution - Set Public Meeting and Public Hearing re Landscape Maintenance District C
(A-170-075-050 & A-170-075-051 & A-170-075-052)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 96-065 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Report of the
Engineer, as filed, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments in Landscape Maintenance
District A for fiscal year 1996/97 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing
with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code, and setting a public meeting for 7:00 p.m.,
May 7, 1996, and a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., May 21, 1996.
It.is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 96-066 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Report of the
Engineer, as filed, declaring its intention to annex Phase 3 of the Forest Homes Estates Subdivision
(Area 11) into the District, and to levy and collect assessments in Landscape Maintenance District
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B for fiscal year 1996/97 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with
Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code, and setting a public meeting for 7:00 p.m., May
7, 1996, and a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., May 21, 1996.
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 96-067 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Report of the
Engineer, as filed, declaring its intention to detach Phase 3 of the Forest Homes Estates Subdivision
(Area 7)into the District, and to levy and collect assessments in Landscape Maintenance District C
for fiscal year 1996/97 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with
Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code, and setting a public meeting for 7:00 p.m., May
7, 1996, and a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., May 21, 1996.
Electric Department Project Status Report - Quarter Ending March 31, 1996
(A-050-125)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the Electric Department's Project Status
Report for the quarter ending March 31, 1996, be accepted.
Public Works Quarterly Report - Second Quarter 1996
(A-050-300)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Public Works Department's Quarterly
Report for the second quarter 1996 be accepted.
Resolution - re One-Way Northbound Traffic on Center Street between Sacramento and Placer
Streets
(T-080-500)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 96-068 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving one-way northbound traffic on Center
Street, between Sacramento and Placer Streets, pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Section
11.04.070.
Annexation of Westwood Springs Development to Centerville Services District
(S-101-002 & W-030-700-080)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City not oppose the annexation of the
176-acre large lot phase of Westwood Springs development to the Centerville Community Services
District.
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. 96-061, 96-062, 96-063, 96-064, 96-065, 96-066, 96-067, and 96-068 are on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
ROBERT O'HAIR'S REQUEST FOR SEWER SERVICE
(W-020-500)
Assistant City Manager Perry highlighted the Report to City Council dated March 21, 1995,
incorporated herein by reference, concerning Robert O'Hair's request for the City to provide sewer
service to his property.
Mr. Perry summarized that in researching this matter, only a limited paper trail exists. Mr. Perry
explained that, according to Mr. O'Hair, in 1978 staff gave Mr. O'Hair the impression that if he
agreed to the sewer easement, he could receive sewer service. Upon requesting service, he has been
unable to receive the service. As a result, he has brought the matter to the City Manager's attention
for some type of resolution.
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Given the circumstances, staff recommends that the City Council approve sewer service subject to
the following: payment of a sewer connection charge and meeting all City requirements to discharge
into the sewer system, approval by LAFCO, approval to install a water hydrant on Commercial Way,
not provide domestic water service or private fire hydrants without annexation, and Mr. O'Hair
agreeing to an irrevocable agreement whereby he and any future owners of said property would not
oppose annexation to the City at a later date.
Mr. Perry stressed that this should not be considered in any way to be a precedent for other property
owners to receive City services, rather it is a follow through on a past agreement.
Council Member Murray questioned why the City would not provide water for sprinkling the
buildings, if the City in all probability will be the first responder to the location.
In response to Mayor Kehoe, Mr. Perry pointed out the downside risks associated with the
recommendation as follows: (1)loss of an incentive for development; (2) no control over what occurs
on the property; and (3) development would not be required to pay City development fees.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, to
approve providing sewer service to Robert O'Hair subject to the following: payment of a sewer
connection charge and meeting all the City's requirements to discharge into the sewer system,
approval by LAFCO, installation of a water hydrant on Commercial Way, but not provide domestic
water service or private fire hydrants without annexation, and Mr. O'Hair agreeing to sign an
irrevocable agreement whereby he and any future owners of said property would not oppose
annexation to the City at a later date. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
DISPOSITION OF CARPENTER'S BARN ON EASTSIDE ROAD
(C-070-100)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated March 25,
1996, incorporated herein by reference, concerning Tony Lewis' request to lease the Carpenter Barn
on Eastside Road and its surrounding area. He explained that on February 28, 1996, a letter was
received on behalf of Tony Lewis setting forth three proposals for use of the property. He noted that
staff has also received approximately six telephone calls offering to demolish the barn for salvage
rights.
Mr. Perry related that Mr. Lewis' proposals will take considerable time to obtain the necessary
information and review. Therefore, staff is recommending that the City Council direct staff to
approve a one-year lease with Mr. Lewis for grazing purposes. He stated that the lease would require
securing of the barn,but no real investment. He indicated that within this one-year period, Mr. Lewis
could submit a more complete proposal. It is further recommended that the City Manager be
authorized to form a team to negotiate a long term use, that Mr. Lewis be authorized to apply for a
use permit, and that an appraisal be obtained to determine the value of the property. He related that
this is equivalent to obtaining an option to lease the property. Given what has been proposed, $2,000
is a nominal lease/option value, but more than what a standard pasture lease would produce.
Council Member Murray expressed concern with not following the existing policies. He preferred
leasing the property to Mr. Lewis for grazing purposes for one year. If Mr. Lewis desired to submit
another proposal during that year, it would be considered at that time. He stated that this would also
permit other parties to submit proposals on the property.
Council Member P. Anderson stated that this area may be suitable for the possible relocation of the
posse grounds. Council Member Murray noted that the Redding Rodeo Association is a private
party, the same as Mr. Lewis, and should not be excluded from submitting a proposal for utilizing the
property.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, directing
staff to enter into a standard lease agreement for one year with Tony Lewis for grazing purposes.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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ELECTRIC UTILITY MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
(B-130-070)
Finance Officer Strong provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated March 21, 1996,
incorporated herein by reference, regarding the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for
February 1996.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council accept the report as presented.
Council Member Murray noted that the report does not depict how the information relates to rates,
i.e., cannot determine whether a milder than normal winter will result in a one or two percent
increase, etc. He questioned whether there is a way to depict how the information applies to future
rate increases on a monthly basis.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to
accept the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for February 1996. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - February 1996
(B-130-070)
Finance Officer Strong highlighted the Report to City Council dated March 26, 1996, incorporated
herein by reference, regarding the Monthly Financial Report for February 1996. He noted that
revenue to date is $20.1 million, or .3 percent higher than staffs original cash flow estimate. He
related that expenditures to date total $22,816,697, or $973,383 (4.1 percent) below staff's original
cash flow projection.
MOTION: Made by Council Member P. Anderson, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, to
accept the Monthly Financial Report for February 1996. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
LOCAL PREFERENCE POLICY - re Purchase of Goods
(B-050-100 & B-050)
Administrative Services Director Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
March 25, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, regarding a proposal to increase the City's policy
regarding local preference with respect to the purchase of goods from one percent to five percent,
including the associated advantages and disadvantages.
Mr. Starman explained that staff has reviewed the City's purchasing records for the past 12 months
and has estimated that it would have cost the City approximately $2,362 more to purchase the same
goods had a five percent preference been in place. He noted that the City purchases approximately
$11.6 million in goods and services via the purchasing process each year.
Mr. Starman related that from a purely"business point of view," it may not make sense to increase
the local preference. Doing so could potentially cost the City more money and result in fewer
competitive bids. From a"community point of view," there are a number of reasons why the City
may want to increase the local preference. To the extent one believes that the City should be
"operated like a business," it would be difficult to justify amending the existing policy. However, if
one believes that the City also has other responsibilities, including the responsibility to promote the
local economy and help local businesses grow, then it may be appropriate to increase the local
preference.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council increase the local preference from one percent
to five percent and direct staff to make the necessary changes to the City's policies and ordinances.
Staff also recommends that the amount of the preference be limited to five percent or $10,000 per
transaction, whichever is less.
City Attorney Wingate stressed that this policy would not apply to Public Works contracts and
contracts to purchase equipment for use in Public Works. He noted that the State Government Code
authorizes local agencies to establish their own rules and regulations with respect to the purchase of
supplies and other goods. He stated, however, that a 1987 Federal case states that preferences in
bidding cannot be established unless a finding has been made that the cost of having a business within
the City is greater than if it were located outside the City.
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Frank Strazzarino, representing the Chamber of Commerce, thanked the following individuals for
their time and assistance in reviewing the City's purchasing policy: Wally St. Clair, Mike Arnold,
Carol Fielding, Jeff Martin, and Chris Corrigan. He also thanked staff for their assistance. He stated
that the seminar conducted by the City of Redding was very educational for local businesses. He
summarized that the Chamber of Commerce supports staff's recommendation. He related that the
proposed policy would allow small businesses to grow and prosper and, most important, create jobs.
Carol Fielding stated that one of the comments that came up during the process was the fact that out-
of-town vendors may not bid because of the local preference. As a small business owner who has bid
in communities with a local preference policy, she did not believe the proposed policy would present
a problem.
Mayor Kehoe opined that the proposed policy is at variance to the City's Business Philosophy which
states the City's commitment to competitive processes will be fair, open, and effective in obtaining
the best value for the City.
Mr. Starman concurred that in terms of dollars and cents, the proposed policy would be at variance
with the City's Business Philosophy.
Council Member Murray opposed the proposed policy. He questioned how the term "local" would
be defined. He cited examples of how the proposed policy could potentially affect both the Electric
and Police Departments. He noted that the proposed policy would only apply to 87 of the Chamber's
1,030 members. He believed it would be a disservice to the community to do anything but buy from
the lowest bidder.
Council Member R. Anderson believed the City Council's main duty is to represent the City's
taxpayers. In order to gain the City's confidence, he suggested that the Chamber implement a policy
whereby Chamber members provide a 5 percent preference to all Chamber members who purchase
locally.
Council Member P. Anderson believed it would be beneficial for the City Attorney to continue his
research regarding this matter. Mr. Wingate stated the research would involve calling cities with the
preference policy to determine how the policies were arrived at. He related that the League of
California Cities Legal Committee recommends that cities follow the Federal case law.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Murray, to make no
changes to the City's current Purchasing Policy with regard to local preference. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
TRACKING CUMULATIVE IMPACTS OF DEVELOPMENT ON AIR QUALITY
(E-020-010)
Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
March 19, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, which contained the City's annual Air Quality
Report on cumulative emissions produced by development projects in 1995. He stated that the report
is being provided to keep the City Council in touch with the City's Air Quality Management Program.
At the request of the Planning Commission, staff recommended that the City Council conduct a joint
workshop with the Planning Commission and the General Plan Task Force to review some of the
implications and complexities of air quality management as it relates to the pending General Plan
update and land-use projects that come before the City Council.
City Manager Warren recommended that the Planning Commission meet on the subject. He noted
that the City Council is already facing three or four additional meetings before July.
Council Member Murray stated that the Planning Commission should also feel free to invite the
General Plan Task Force to the meeting.
No action was taken on this matter.
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GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION GPA-2-94 -Hilltop Bluffs (Southwest corner
of Hilltop Drive and Palisades Avenue)
(G-030-010)
Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
March 19, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, concerning General Plan Amendment Application
GPA-2-94. He noted that staff was directed to initiate a rezoning to classify the property "U"
Unclassified; however, the property's existing zoning is already"U" Unclassified, therefore, no action
is necessary.
Mr. Swanson explained that prior to adopting the implementing resolution, the City Council must
adopt the mitigated negative declaration. He cautioned that the elimination or reduction of any of
the mitigation measures would require that the environmental document be recirculated for public
review, a 20-day process which is required by State law. He stated that State law also requires the
adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the mitigated negative declaration.
He noted that even though the mitigation measures will not be implemented until the use permit or
building permit stage of development, the California Environmental Quality Act requires that the
measures be adopted with the discretionary action of the General Plan Amendment.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt the negative declaration with the
mitigation measures, adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approve the
necessary resolutions adopting the General Plan amendment.
Eihnard Diaz, representing the applicant, requested that the City Council direct staff to eliminate
mitigation measures numbers 10 and 11 and recirculate the mitigated negative declaration as required
by law.
Mr. Swanson recommended that the City Council direct staff to recirculate the negative declaration
absent mitigation measures numbers 10 and 11. He stated that staff does not believe the elimination
of these two measures will have a significant impact on the environment.
Council Member Murray questioned why these two particular measures were included if, in fact, they
are not necessary to mitigate the air quality impacts. He opined that the General Plan should be
utilized as a road map for development. He suggested that if the City Council is not satisfied with
the current Air Quality Element that it be rewritten. He also expressed concern with unnecessarily
burdening an applicant and then later changing the requirements.
Principal Planner Keaney explained that the referenced mitigation measures are two of 16 items
included in the Air Quality Element for projects which exceed a certain threshold of air quality
impacts. The stated goal is to reduce air quality emissions by 20 percent on these projects. In
response to Council Member Murray's concerns, Mr. Keaney related that the main reason this project
is close to the 20 percent requirement is the fact that the project is within the compact urban forum
area and starts with a 15 percent credit. He explained that if the best a project can achieve is 18
percent and something is eliminated to bring it to 16 percent, it is a judgement call as to whether it
is considered a major impact.
Council Member P. Anderson requested Mr. Swanson to review the Air Quality Element and
determine whether it can be more concisely worded.
MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to
eliminate mitigation measures numbers 10 and 11 from the mitigated negative declaration, recirculate
the negative declaration as required by State law, and bring it back for the City Council's
consideration after the mandatory review period with the applicable resolutions. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE- Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapters 9.20 and 16.08 re Implementation of
the Bates Bill
(P-150-070 & L-040-300)
Fire Marshal Del Carlo provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated March 25, 1996,
incorporated herein by reference, concerning the implementation of the Bates Bill. He explained that
under the guidelines of the Bates Bill, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
surveyed areas within cities and counties using a point system that took into consideration fuel,
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topography, weather, and dwelling unit density. According to the survey, the western side of the City
and a portion of the north western boundary of the City were declared a Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone. In accordance with the Bates Bill, structures in this zone and other generally
described areas are required to do certain things to reduce the potential for a large fire or the spread
of fire.
Mr. Del Carlo related that under the provisions of the Bates Bill, local agencies, such as the City,
must adopt ordinances to implement the Bates Bill within 120 days of receiving the California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's recommendations (April 25, 1996).
Mr. Del Carlo summarized the amendments as follows: (1) Amendment to Section 16.080.020 makes
section consistent with State law as enacted in the Bates Bill; and (2) Chapter 9.20 implements the
provisions of the Bates Bill and makes clear the responsibilities of persons in the newly-designated
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, as well as City residents, and sets out the authorized penalties.
He also explained the procedures which would be followed by staff.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council offer the proposed ordinance for first reading,
thereby implementing the Bates Bill, and waive the full reading of said ordinance.
Mayor Kehoe questioned if the City had a responsibility to comply with the Bates Bill in the green
belt areas.
Mr. Del Carlo replied that the City is currently researching the City's liability associated with green
belts and also the utilization of the California Department of Forestry's inmate camp and youth from
the Crystal Creek facility.
Council Member Murray asked staff to examine acquiring green way areas by easements rather than
taking title, leaving the responsibility with the property owner.
In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Del Carlo related that the associated fines would go to
the courts. He stated that the City could petition the courts for a percentage of the fines.
Council Member Murray questioned why the interior lots in a subdivision are included in the High
Fire Hazard Area, as it would add to the homeowners cost at the time a new roof is required. He also
asked whether the City had the discretion of redefining the boundaries.
Mr. Del Carlo stated that the bill contains provisions for the City to redefine the boundaries; however,
an ordinance would need to be written and sent to Sacramento for approval.
Fire Chief Wagner stated that the ordinance would require either a Class A or Class B roof which is
often less expensive than what people might like to use in a heavy or medium cedar shake roof
because of the products that are involved. He explained that residences on the boundary of high
hazard zones impact the interior properties, as well as the interior properties impact the exterior
properties. He did not believe the City should make any major modifications to the recommended
zones.
Council Member R. Anderson offered Ordinance No. 2148 for first reading, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapters 9.20 (Fire
Prevention) and 16.08 (Housing and Building Codes), thereby implementing the Bates Bill.
MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2148 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full
title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
AWARD OF BID -Bid Schedule No. 2984, 40-KW Generator for Solid Waste Transfer/Recycling
Facility and 200-KW Generator for Corporation Yard
(B-050-100)
General Services Director Masingale's Report to City Council dated March 28, 1996, incorporated
herein by reference, recommended awarding Bid Schedule No. 2984, 40-KW generator for the Solid
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Waste Transfer/Recycling Facility and 200-KW generator for the Corporation Yard, to the lowest
qualified bidder, Sierra Power Products, for $43,401.68. These generators would provide backup
power during extended power outages.
Council Member Murray did not believe a valid argument had been made regarding the need for these
generators. He believed that the acquisition of surplus military generators was still a viable option.
He noted that in 1995, the Corporation Yard experienced no electrical outages, and only one in 1996
which lasted 1 hour and 38 minutes. He related that if the Corporation Yard experienced one power
outage a year and it cost $1,000 to rent a backup generator, the City could go 43 years before
acquiring a generator. He preferred that the monies set aside for the generators be used to reduce
the Corporation Yard's debt service, and that staff be directed to continue pursuing the acquisition
of surplus military generators.
City Manager Warren explained that the bid specifications for construction of the Solid Waste
Transfer/Recycling Facility and Corporation Yard neglected to include the two generators. It was
determined that it would be more costly to include the generators via a change order, therefore, staff
elected to acquire the generators after construction was complete. He clarified that there are actually
two generators, one for the Transfer Station/Solid Waste Facility and one for the Corporation Yard.
He concurred that a generator at the Solid Waste Facility was not essential. He cautioned however,
that the Corporation Yard is where the Emergency Operations Center is located, as well as the fleet
maintenance operation. Based on this, he urged the City Council to seriously consider whether a
generator should be purchased for the Corporation Yard.
Council Member Murray did not disagree with the need for a generator, however, he did not believe
there was any urgency regarding its acquisition. He recommended that staff continue to pursue the
acquisition of a surplus military generator.
In response to Mayor Kehoe, Mr. Masingale explained that if the generators had been included in the
construction contract via a change order, the cost would have been in excess of$500,000. This
generator would have been able to fully replace power in the event of a power outage. Public Works
Director Galusha interjected that staff reviewed the size of the generator and was able to reduce its
size to 200 kilowatts to accommodate the Public Works Emergency Center, the shop, and a few other
minor offices.
Council Members R. Anderson, McGeorge, and Kehoe concurred that staff should continue to
explore the acquisition of a surplus military generator.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, to reject
all bids associated with Bid Schedule No. 2984, 40-KW generator for Solid Waste Transfer/Recycling
Facility and 200-KW generator for the Corporation Yard, and direct staff to continue pursuing the
acquisition of a surplus military generator. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
LETTER FROM KNIGHTEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
(A-050-250-070)
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that a letter was received from Jerry Knighten, Knighten Construction
Cmpany, commending Housing Specialist I Forseth, Housing Specialist II Johnson, and Housing
Program Supervisor Meek for their hard work, dedication and professionalism during the Lanning
Avenue/Fell Street/Akard Avenue neighborhood rehabilitation project.
This was an informational item. No action was required.
LETTER FROM GOVERNOR'S OFFICE - re Earthquake Preparedness
(P-150-050)
City Clerk Strohmayer related that a letter was received from the Governor's Office of Emergency
Services stating that April is California Earthquake Preparedness Month. She stated that many radio
stations participated in broadcasting a special Emergency Broadcast System message from Governor
Wilson and included the Duck, Cover and Hold drills.
This was an informational item. No action was required.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
(T-080-400)
Fred Willis stated that the Quartz Hill area policies and fees are outrageous and need to be
reconsidered immediately. He explained that before he purchased property in the Quartz Hill area,
he met with staff to discuss the Quartz Hill area fees and what the fees covered. At that time, he was
told that the fees, in part, covered constructing Quartz Hill Road from Lake Redding Estates north.
Subsequent to purchasing the property, this information was again confirmed by other staff members.
He further stated that one staff member questioned how the City would be able to make the necessary
improvements and even indicated that some type of reimbursement agreement might need to be
considered. He indicated that three years later when he was ready to begin developing his property,
the City related that they would not pay for any of the improvements. He related that his subdivision
went to the Planning Commission at the end of 1993 and in the middle of 1994 went before the City
Council and was referred back to staff To date,the matter has not been resolved. He explained that
his subdivision's capital improvement and fees for the 158 units is $1.5 million, or $9,500 per lot.
He questioned whether Costco, Food 4 Less, etc. were required to pay for six streetlights, some of
which could be up to three miles away from the development. Mr. Willis noted that the 200-lot
subdivision directly on the west boundary line of his property and the 171-lot subdivision (approved
three months prior to his subdivision) on the entire north boundary were not required to pay the same
fees. He requested that the City Council place this issue on the earliest possible agenda for
discussion.
Mayor Kehoe asked City Manager Warren and Development Services Director Swanson to meet with
Mr. Willis and determine whether this issue can be resolved.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:51 p.m., Mayor Kehoe declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Mayor K- ••e
ATTEST:
City Clerk
04/02/96