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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1997-06-17 139 City Council, Special Meeting City Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California June 17, 1997 6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor P. Anderson with the following Council Members present: R. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray, and P. Anderson. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, City Attorney Wingate, Deputy City Manager Starman, Human Resources Manager Bachman, Police Lieutenant Moty, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph. CLOSED SESSIONS (L-100 & P-100-050-124 &P-100-050-125 & P-100-050-126) Mayor P. Anderson stated that the City Council would be adjourning to closed session to discuss the following: 1. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION City of Redding v. National Energy Production Corporation, et al., Superior Court of Shasta County, Case No. 132246 (L-100) 2. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION National Energy Production Corporation v. City of Redding, United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Case No. CIV-S-97-823 WBS PAN (L-100) 3. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency Negotiator: Randy Bachman Employee Organizations: - Redding Employees Organization of the Service Employees International Union, Clerical, Technical, and Professional Employees' Unit (P-100-050-124) - Redding Employees Organization of the Service Employees International Union Confidential Unit (P-100-050-125) - Redding Employees Organization of the Service Employees International Union Supervisor Unit (P-100-050-126) At the hour of 6:30 p.m., Mayor P. Anderson adjourned the special meeting to closed session. At the hour of 7:00 p.m. Mayor P. Anderson reconvened the special meeting to regular session and adjourned the meeting until following the conclusion of the City Council's regular meeting of June 17, 1997. At the hour of 8:40 p.m., Mayor P. Anderson reconvened the special meeting and adjourned to closed session. At the hour of 8:45 p.m., Mayor P. Anderson reconvened the special meeting to regular session. No action was taken. 06/17/97 140 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:45 p.m., Mayor P. Anderson declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk / 1 • • 06/17/97 141 Redding City Council,Regular Meeting City Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California June 17, 1997 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Public Works Director Bob Galusha. The invocation was offered by Pastor Mike Neumeister, Little Country Church. The meeting was called to order by Mayor P. Anderson with the following City Council Members present: R. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray and P. Anderson. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, City Attorney Wingate, Public Works Director Galusha, Fire Chief Wagner, Development Services Director Swanson, Electric Program Supervisor Graves, Assistant City Engineer Russell, Deputy City Manager Starman, Community Services Director Gorman, Human Resources Manager Bachman, Fire Marshal Eckard, Senior Planner Hanson, Associate Civil Engineer Langfield, Supervisor-Credit & Collections Hoffman, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph. PRESENTATION OF STATE SENATE RESOLUTION - Ron Heuer (A-050-500) George Winship, representing Senator Johannessen's office, presented Ron Heuer with a State Senate Resolution in recognition of his 20 years of dedication and service to the City of Redding and the community. Mr. Heuer stated that he was honored to receive such recognition and asked Mr. Winship to convey his appreciation to Senator Johannessen. City Manager Warren stated that it was a pleasure working with Mr. Heuer. He explained that Mr. Heuer's accomplishments, especially with regard to the conventions he brought to the City each year, are noted throughout the community, particularly within the hotel and restaurant industries. He stressed that it will be difficult to find someone of Mr. Heuer's caliber to fill the vacancy. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of Minutes -Regular City Council Meeting of April 15, 1997 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 24, for the period June 3, 1997, through June 12, 1997, check numbers 248298 through 248840 inclusive, in the amount of$5,609,299.14, and Payroll Register No. 24, for the period May 18, 1997,through May 31, 1997, check numbers 436622 through 437110 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 38696 through 39075, totaling $1,310,238.90, be approved. TOTAL: $6,919,538.04 Ordinance No. 2180-re Rezoning Application RZ-3-97, by W. C. Melendy, Echo Smalley, and the City of Redding (Southeastern terminus of North Bonnyview Road, north of Nicolet Lane) (L-010-230) It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2180 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"R-1-B-20" Single-Family Residential District (RZ-3- 97). Ordinance No. 2181 - re Rezoning Application RZ-6-97, by the City of Redding (760 Parkview Avenue and 800 East Cypress Avenue) (L-010-230) It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2181 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 "C-O-F" Office District with Site Plan Review Combining District (RZ-6-97). 06/17/97 142 Removal of Structures - Old Corporation Yard (C-050-100-040 & C-050-025) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize the two metal shade structures located in the old Corporation Yard adjacent to City Hall to be disassembled and given to the Redding Municipal Airport for use at the drag strip. Resolution - Extension of the Cooperation Agreement with Redding Redevelopment Agency (R-030) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 97-110 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the extension of the Cooperation Agreement with the Redding Redevelopment Agency through June 30, 1998. Exchange of Property - Habitat for Humanity (C-070-200& C-070-010) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize staff to proceed with exchanging the City-owned property located on Martian Way ($19,000) in exchange for two lots Habitat for Humanity is in the process of acquiring located on Overhill Drive ($30,000) without any additional cash payment to Habitat for Humanity. Agreement -Public Financial Management for Electric Utility Financial Advisory Services (A-050-125) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract with Public Financial Management for electric utility financial advisory services for the period July 1, 1997, through June 30, 2000, with costs not to exceed $70,000 annually. Funds for this contract are available in the Electric Utility's 1996-97 budget. Agreement - Joe A. Gonsalves& Son (L-040-300) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize the extension of the agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves& Son, in the amount of$30,000 per year plus expenses, to serve as the City's legislative advocate with the understanding that said agreement can be terminated at any time via a 30-day written notice. Lease Agreement - Shasta Enterprises re Ground Lease at Redding Municipal Airport (C-070-100& A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Third Modification to Lease Agreements with Shasta Enterprises concerning the ground lease at Redding Municipal Airport, whereby Shasta Enterprises can terminate said agreement on September 30, 2009, or exercise its option to extend an additional ten years. Development Services Department Monthly Activity Report - May 1997 (A-050-122) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the Development Services Department's Monthly Activity Report through May 1997 be accepted.for the following work areas: (1)Zoning, Subdivision, and General Plan Amendments; (2) Building and Population; (3) Housing Assistance and Rehabilitation; and (4) General Plan Update. Resolution -Releasing Abatement Proceedings on Property at 513 North Market Street, owned by Servillano Castillejos and Clyde A. Dean (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 97-100 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding discontinuing and releasing the proceedings of abatement initiated pursuant to Resolution No. 95-236 under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding located at 513 North Market Street, owned by Servillano Castillejos and Clyde A. Dean. Resolution - Intention to Begin Abatement Proceedings at 4780 Westside Road (Cascade Motel), owned by Cynthia J. Boring Savage and Theodore and Frances Boring (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 97-101 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding to begin abatement proceedings on 06/17/97 143 the real property located at 4780 Westside Road (Cascade Motel), currently owned by Cynthia J. Boring Savage and Theodore and Frances Boring. Resolution - Intention to Begin Abatement Proceedings at 3204 Veda Street, owned by Amy L. Garland (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 97-102 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding to begin abatement proceedings on the real property located at 3204 Veda Street, currently owned by Amy L. Garland. Resolution - Intention to Begin Abatement Proceedings at 1349 Willis Street, owned by Jennifer Rebecca Luther (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 97-103 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding to begin abatement proceedings on the real property located at 1349 Willis Street, owned by Jenniffer Rebecca Luther. Resolution - Intention to Begin Abatement Proceedings at 2926 and 2926 1/2 Favretto Avenue, Owned by Steven R. Rhodes (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 97-104 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding to begin abatement proceedings on the real property located at 2926 and 2926 '/z Favretto Avenue, currently owned by Steven R. Rhodes. • Resolution- Intention to Begin Abatement Proceedings at 1299 Old Alturas Road, owned by Joseph and Grace Brugaletta (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 97-105 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding to begin abatement proceedings on the real property located at 1299 Old Alturas Road, owned by Joseph and Grace Brugaletta. Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Replacement of the Air Conditioning System at the Redding Museum of Art& History * (B-130-070 & C-050-450) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 97-106 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 41st amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 96-130 to appropriate $13,615 for the replacement of the air conditioning system at the Redding Museum of Art and History. Grant Request - Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Grant Contract - John Dougherty, Local Government Consulting (G-100-170 & P-150-050-500) It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the City Council authorize staff to apply to the State of California, Office of Emergency Services for the $12,000 Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning grant awarded to Butte County in May 1997 and authorize entering into a contract with John Dougherty, Local Government Consulting,to complete the comprehensive hazardous materials commodity transportation study within the boundaries of the 13 counties comprising the Office of Emergency Services Mutual Aid Region III. Grant Application - re Downtown Operation Revitalization Program (G-100-170 & P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council support the $300,000 grant proposal currently being reviewed by the Office of Criminal Justice Planning to allow the Police Department to implement a revitalization program targeting the downtown and North Market Street areas. Resolution - 1997-98 Budget for the Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force (B-130-070 & P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Resolution No. 97-107 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Fiscal Year 1997-98 budget for the Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force in the amount of$79,300. 06/17/97 144 Contract - The Epler Company re Insurance Consulting Services for Fiscal Year 1997-98 (P-100-150) It is the recommendation of the Human Resources Manager that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the contract with The Epler Company for insurance benefit consulting services for fiscal year 1997-98 at a fixed cost of$15,500. Renewal of Employee Group Insurance Contracts (P-100-150& P-100-150-055) It is the recommendation of the Human Resources Manager that the City Council take the following action: (1) enter into a contract with Connecticut General for employee and dependent life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for an additional 12-month period at the same rate; (2)enter into a contract with Connecticut General for stop-loss ($5.88 per month for single coverage and $13.75 for family coverage), aggregate stop-loss ($1.29 per covered employee), and conversion insurance($0.50 per employee)for a six-month period ending December 31, 1997; (3) and authorize the Mayor to sign said contracts. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3101, Annual Bulk Fuel for the Fleet Maintenance Division (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3101, annual bulk fuel for the Fleet Maintenance Division for fiscal year 1997-98, be awarded as follows: (1) Police Department - Shasta Siskiyou Transport ($0.00 above Oil Price Information Service (OPIS); (2) Richard W. Curry West Central Landfill -Cross Petroleum ($0.60 above OPIS); (3) Fire Station No. 7 - Cross Petroleum ($0.12 above OPIS); (4) Solid Waste Transfer/Recycling Facility - Cross Petroleum ($0.55 above OPIS); (5) Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Facility - Porter's Petroleum ($0.120 above OPIS); and (6) Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility - Porter's Petroleum ($0.089 above OPIS). Award of Bid- Bid Schedule No. 3102, Annual Card Lock Fuel System Services (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3102, annual card lock fuel system services, be awarded to Redding Oil and SST at ten fuel sites annually at a cost most favorable to the City. • Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3106, Lime (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3106 (Job No. 5203-15 and 5330-34), lime for fiscal year 1997-98, be awarded to Great Western Chemical Company of Eugene, OR, in the amount of$185 per ton. 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, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray, and P. Anderson Noes: Council Members -None Absent: Council Members -None Resolution Nos. 97-100, 97-101, 97-102, 97-103, 97-104, 97-105, 97-106 and 97-107, and Ordinance Nos. 2180 and 2181 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. ELECTRIC INCENTIVES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (E-090-100) Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated May 28, 1997, incorporated herein by reference, regarding electric incentives to encourage economic development. He amended the recommendation contained therein and recommended that the City Council only take action relative to whether the time-of-use incentives should be separated from the economic development incentives. It is the recommendation of staff that the time-of-use incentives be separated from the economic development incentives. 06/17/97 145 Council Member Kehoe requested information as to the dollar amount the electric utility customers are subsidizing due to the economic development incentives currently being offered. Mr. Perry stated that this information would be available when the cost of service study is completed. Council Member Kehoe requested information relative to how successful the economic development incentive program has been since 1994 and how that success is measured. Mr. Perry related that staff would provide this information in an upcoming Friday memorandum. Council Member Murray was anxious to receive the cost of service study and hoped that it would be available prior to the electric utility rate hearings. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, directing staff to develop a modified policy for the City Council's consideration which separates the time of use rates from the economic development incentives. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CITY'S LATE FEE POLICY RE DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS (A-050-060-555 & U-500) Deputy City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council dated June 9, 1997, incorporated herein by reference, regarding amending the City's Late Fee Policy regarding delinquent utility accounts. He explained.that this was one of the corollary issues identified by the Electric Utility Management Audit Review Committee in its final report. He related that a small percent of the City's utility customers (15 percent or less) are consistently late and account for approximately 70 percent of the workload in the Customer Service Division. Mr. Starman stated that staff requested a legal opinion from the City Attorney relative to increasing the late fee. The apparent prevailing opinion was that Government Code Section 54348 limits the amount of the late fee the City can charge for nonpayment of the City's utility accounts. The section states, in part, that a late fee"...shall not be more than 10 percent of each month's charges for the first month delinquent. In addition to the basic penalty(the local agency) may provide for a penalty of not exceeding one-half of one percent per month for nonpayment of the charges and basic penalty." Based on this opinion, it appears that the City must change its existing late fee policy to comply with the Government Code. Mr. Starman indicated that the recent adoption of the interim rate surcharge would most likely result in more delinquent utility accounts, of which approximately 48 percent, directly benefits the Electric Utility. He said that a significant increase in the City's late fee would obviously place an additional burden on the City's customers - particularly fixed or low-income customers who are the least able to pay. In addition, an increase in the City's late fee would not be perceived as a"customer friendly" action, which would be important in a deregulated environment. He stressed that these concerns must be balanced, however, by the fact that: 1)a relatively small number of late paying customers account for the majority of the workload in the Customer Service Division; 2) the City offers its customers various payment options when appropriate; and 3)the City's new Lifeline Program will mitigate the impact of the interim rate surcharge for many of the low-income customers. It is recommended that the City Council implement a late fee of 10 percent on delinquent utility accounts for the first month only, and a late fee of one percent per month for nonpayment each month thereafter, i.e., the maximum amount allowed pursuant to the Government Code. He noted that this change is estimated to generate in excess of $700,000 per year in revenue (compared to approximately $220,000 per year currently being received). If the City Council concurs, it is recommended that staff be directed to amend City Council Policy 1404 accordingly. Council Member R. Anderson emphasized that he did not want the late fee to be considered a revenue enhancement, but merely a means of encouraging timely payment of utility accounts. Mr. Starman stressed that currently the incentive for a customer to pay after the first month's penalty is almost nonexistent. 06/17/97 146 Council Member Murray questioned whether a chronic latepayer would be required to post a deposit. Supervisor-Credit& Collection Hoffman replied that a customer is automatically required to post a deposit if they have been 35 days late three times in a 12-month period. Council Member Murray suggested that this policy be changed to entice individuals to pay in a timely fashion, i.e., post a deposit if 35 days late two times in a 12-month period. Council Member McGeorge concurred. Council Member Murray also noted that allowing customers to select their billing dates might reduce the amount of delinquencies being experienced. Mr. Starman acknowledged that staff supports this concept, however, programming is a problem. Council Member R. Anderson favored staff preparing a recommendation for the City Council's consideration. He asked that the recommendation contain other alternatives which may encourage customers to pay in a timely fashion. He stressed that he does not want to see customers punished, but encouraged to pay in a timely manner. Council Member Kehoe also supported implementing a late fee structure which encourages customers to pay in a timely fashion. Mayor P. Anderson believed that staff should attempt to recover as much as legally possible with regard to the cost of pursuing late utility accounts. She did not feel this cost should be subsidized by the other ratepayers. Council Member Kehoe,opined that the late fee was more of a cost recovery mechanism, versus a revenue enhancement. Ms. Hoffman cautioned that requiring a deposit after two delinquencies would increase staff's workload. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to refer the matter of amending the City's late fee policy associated with delinquent utility accounts back to staff to develop a revised City Council Policy 1404 for the City Council's consideration. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes INSURANCE REGARDING SKATEBOARD EVENTS (R-100-400) Deputy City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council dated June 17, 1997, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the possible exemption of skateboarding event sponsors from the City's insurance requirements. He stated that the local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America requested the use of City parks to set up skateboard equipment on an occasional basis for the use by the Boy Scouts and for fundraising events for the proposed skateboard facility. He indicated that the Boy Scouts office in Texas advised the City that their insurance is excess over any insurance or self-insurance that is carried by the City. As a result, any claim against the City arising out of a skateboarding event would be the responsibility of the City. The Boy Scouts' insurance would not respond until the City's self-insured retention($500,000) was exhausted, after which there would be some contribution from the Boy Scouts with the City's risk sharing pool. He explained that the City's insurance requirements are based on the City Council's Risk Management Policy which attempts to transfer the risks of accidental losses to those parties using its facilities and who are in the best position to control the losses. From a risk standpoint, staff is recommending that the City Council continue to require insurance from event sponsors which cover claims against the City that may arise out of their events. He indicated that to exempt skateboarding events from the City's usual insurance requirements, when sponsors of other less hazardous activities are required to provide such coverage, unnecessarily exposes the City's self-insurance reserves to potentially significant losses. Mr. Starman noted that the City would post signs at the skateboard park advising users that they assume the risk of their participation. The City would not supervise the facility and, therefore, should not be subject to claims of negligent supervision. The City would review the design of the facility to ensure that it is "state of the art" with regard to issues of safety. The City would also inspect the facility daily and ensure that it is properly maintained to reduce the risks of accidental injuries. He indicated that staff is of the opinion that the City's exposure could be minimized, although there is no guarantee that the City would not be found liable for injuries that could occur. 06/17/97 147 City Manager Warren recalled that the City Council agreed it would like to have a City skateboard facility. He stated that individuals within the community have agreed to raise the necessary funds to construct the facility and would like to use City property for their fundraising events. He believed the City should make it as easy as possible for these funds to be raised. He indicated that the event would most likely generate less than the cost of the insurance. He explained that all event participants would be supervised and most are apt to wear the proper safety equipment. He recommended that the City deviate from its current policy and allow the Boy Scouts' events to be held on City-owned property with the Boy Scouts' existing insurance coverage. He also stated that another solution would be for the City to cosponsor the events, whereby the insurance requirements would fall solely on the City. Council Member McGeorge was concerned about setting a precedent. He found it difficult to believe that the Boy Scouts did not have a more liberal insurance policy. Mr. Starman stated that the Boy Scouts became involved with this project due to the fact that it has insurance. The Boy Scouts are not willing, however, to insure the City's interest. Mr. Warren related that the City has previously co-sponsored events, whereby the City pays for the cost of the insurance. City Attorney Wingate explained that if the Boy Scouts are the sole sponsors of an event and there is an accident,the individual injured or their guardian could file a lawsuit naming both the Boy Scouts and the City. He indicated that even though the City would not have insurance from the Boy Scouts, it would still have indemnity rights against the Boy Scouts and would not be precluded from seeking recovery. He stated that if the City were to cosponsor an event, this ability would be forfeited. Eric Allred, 3771 Pluto Street, representing the Boy Scouts, indicated that the Boy Scouts have been challenged to find a location to hold skateboarding events. He noted that the Boy Scouts have a $1 million national insurance policy, however, it will not name the City as the primary insured. He related that the Boy Scouts have experienced more problems obtaining permits in the City of Redding than any other location. He requested the City Council to work with the Boy Scouts in finding a way to use the City's property for these skateboarding events. George Hilbert, 836 Springer Drive, representing Explorer Post 908, stated that the 50 individuals in Explore Post 908 have shown a great deal of enthusiasm regarding the skateboard park and want to be more involved. He believed these proposed funding activities represented an opportunity for youth to find out how City government functions, while at the same time assisting the community. Ben Mattox, owner of the Board Mart and sponsor of Explorer Post 908, stressed that skateboarding is a youth-driven activity. He explained that Board Mart agreed to sponsor Explorer Post 908 because it wanted to be part of a worthy cause and a great organization. He related that Board Mart's insurance covers skateboarding event participants as long as helmets are worn. He noted that some participants refuse to wear helmets which resulted in one event being canceled. He requested that these skateboarding events be permitted to be held on City property to demonstrate the City's support and requested that police supervision be provided to ensure rules and regulations are enforced. With regard to event frequency, he believed events would be held at least monthly. He recommended that the skateboard park only require helmets and all other gear be recommended but not required. He noted that the Grind only requires helmets to be worn. Council Member Murray suggested contacting other cities where similar events have been held and determine insurance requirements. He was not overly excited about changing a policy which has proven to be very beneficial. He noted that South Lake Tahoe's facility does not have a helmet problem, as the youth enforce it very successfully. He was not interested in having a skateboard facility which required greater police services. He stated he was operating under the assumption that the youth would enforce the facility's rules once the park was constructed. Mr. Mattox concurred, however, he stressed that there is an attitude among the youth about having to wear helmets. Council Member R. Anderson was inclined to refer the matter back to staff for additional information. 06/17/97 148 In response to Mayor P. Anderson, Mr. Starman related that individuals would be required to wear helmets, as well as elbow, wrist, and knee guards, at the permanent facility. In addition, proper signage would be posted. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, to refer the matter regarding the possible exemption of sponsors of skateboard events from the City's insurance requirements back to staff for additional information. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE-re Towing Abandoned Vehicles from Paid Parking Lot at Redding Municipal Airport (P-030 & A-090-100) City Attorney Wingate reviewed the Report to City Council dated June 3, 1997, incorporated herein by reference, regarding amending the Redding Municipal Code Section 11.04.040 regarding vehicle removal. He explained that currently the City is not permitted to remove vehicles from the paid parking lot at Redding Municipal Airport. He stated that the proposed amendment would give the Redding Police Department the authority to tow away abandoned vehicles that have remained in the parking facility for more than a consecutive 30-day period. He noted that the proposed amendment would also apply to all off-street parking lots maintained and operated by the City. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council offer the necessary ordinance for first reading and waive the full reading of said ordinance. In response to Council Member Kehoe, Mr. Wingate explained that an abandoned vehicle is considered to be a vehicle which has been left for more than 30 consecutive days. He stated that if an individual were going to be gone longer than 30 days, arrangements would need to be made with the parking operator. He indicated that proper signage would be posted at the airport. Council Member R. Anderson offered Ordinance No. 2182 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section 11.04.040, regarding abandoned vehicles at the Redding Municipal Airport and all off-street parking lots maintained and operated by the City. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member Murray, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2182 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Amending Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan re Electric Utility Director RESOLUTION - Amending Employee Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees (P-100-320 & A-050-125) Human Resources Manager Bachman's Report to City Council dated June 11, 1997, incorporated herein by reference, stated that it was necessary to amend the Executive Management Pay-for- Performance Salary Plan and the Employee Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees in order to successfully recruit the Electric Utility Director candidate discussed in closed session on June 3, 1997. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt a resolution amending the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan to increase the Electric Utility Director's monthly salary range to$6,300 to $10,000. In addition, it is recommended that a resolution be adopted which amends the Employee Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees to provide for those individuals who are appointed prospectively to administrative positions to be"at will" employees and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager. These positions include the Assistant City Manager, the Deputy City Manager, and Department Directors. In addition, a section has been included which allows the City Manager to provide severance pay upon termination of employees who are classed "at will" employees. With regard to hiring a new Electric Utility Director, Council Member Kehoe stressed the importance of having a vision statement as to how the Electric Utility should look in the year 2005. He questioned what impact the increase in the Electric Utility Director's salary would have on other salaries within the City. Mr. Warren did not believe the proposed salary increase would impact any other department directors' salaries due to the required expertise. He noted one exception might be the City Manager's 06/17/97 149 salary, as it is supposed to be 10 percent higher than anyone supervised. He stated, however, that he does not expect this provision to be enforced and recommended that it be deleted from his employment agreement. Council Member Kehoe applauded the City Manager for selecting such a high caliber individual. He stressed the need to continue placing emphasis on reducing electric utility rates. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that Resolution No. 97-108 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan for Unrepresented Employees, effective June 29, 1997, increasing the Electric Utility Director's salary to $6,300 to $10,000 monthly. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - R. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray, and P. Anderson Noes: Council Members -None Absent: Council Members -None Resolution No. 97-108 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that Resolution No. 97-109 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the City of Redding Employee Benefit Policies, effective July 1, 1997, by modifying the Employee Status and Classifications Policies, whereby administrative positions will be"at will" employees who serve at the pleasure of the City Manager and the City Manager will be allowed to provide severance pay upon termination of employees who are so classified. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - R. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray, and P. Anderson Noes: Council Members -None Absent: Council Members -None Resolution No. 97-109 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Bid Schedule No. 2988, Enterprise Community Park (B-050-020) Community Services Director Gorman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated June 13, 1997, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the Notice of Completion for Bid Schedule No. 2988, Enterprise Community Park, Phase la, Amenities. He emphasized that staff anticipates a$150,000 savings on this project, $110,000 from the contingency fund, and $40,000 to $50,000 in budget savings. Mr. Gorman related that the Public Works Department has inspected the work and determined that it meets specifications with the following exception: irregularities or"undulations" in the final grade of the turf areas caused by erosion during the winter storms last November. He stated that staff is proposing to correct this problem using City maintenance personnel through a change order which would delete this work from the contract in exchange for a contract credit of$26,350. He indicated that staff is also recommending that the initial 60-day maintenance period be performed by the City's maintenance personnel in exchange for a contract change providing a $6,000 credit to delete this work from the contract. He said the contractor has agreed to these change orders and would still be responsible for the warranty work the first year. He further noted that the contractor has agreed to pay $10,000 in liquidated damages for the delay in seeding. Mr. Gorman stated that the construction fencing would be removed on Wednesday and staff would begin installing equipment items previously purchased and fencing along the Victor Avenue frontage. Public Works Director Galusha recognized Associate Civil Engineer Darren Langfield for his outstanding job in inspecting and supervising this project. City Manager Warren commended Mr. Gorman for his outstanding work on this project. He also recognized Senior Planner Hanson, Associate Civil Engineer Langfield, and Public Works Director Galusha for ensuring the project came in at or under budget and was one which the community could be proud of He anticipated the grand opening would be held sometime in July. 06/17/97 150 In response to Council Member R. Anderson, Mr. Gorman related that the contractor signed the aforementioned contract change orders this afternoon. He further noted that bids were opened for the coated chain link fencing and an additional $5,000 to $10,000 savings is anticipated. Mr. Gorman stated that organized soccer would not be permitted on the grass area until March in order to allow time for the turf to become established. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that Bid Schedule No. 2998 (Job No. 9203), Enterprise Community Park, Phase 1 a, Amenities, awarded to Ben Armstrong Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $1,468,211.80. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC COMMENT (R-100-375) Frances Jenkins, 2652 Sharon Street, stated that she was previously a member of the Redding Symphony which was required to provide insurance for events it conducted on City-owned property. She questioned what insurance exemptions were made, as she was not aware that this was possible. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:40 p.m., Mayor P. Anderson declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: Lam. City Clerk / J 06/17/97