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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1999-01-19 13 City Council, Special Meeting Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California January 19, 1999, 6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Anderson with the following Council Members present: Cibula, Kight, and McGeorge. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, and City Clerk Strohmayer. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Anderson announced that the meeting would adjourn to closed session to discuss the following: Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Finley, et al. V. City of Redding, et al., Shasta County Superior Court No. 133663 (L-100) Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Todd Hoeft v. City of Redding, Shasta County Superior Court No. 132995 (L-100) At the hour of 6:31 p.m., Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting to closed session. At the hour of 7:01 p.m., Mayor Anderson reconvened the meeting to regular session. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED ayor ATTEST: City Clerk 01/19/99 14 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California January 19, 1999, 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Michael Pohlmeyer. The Invocation was offered by Pastor Mark Swanson of the Trinity Alliance Church. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Anderson with the following Council Members present: Cibula, Kight, and McGeorge. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Director of Public Works August, Director of Development Services Swanson, Director of Electric Utility Feider, Fire Chief Wagner, Support Services Director Kersten, Information Systems Manager Erwin, Police Captain Davidson, Police Captain Dirks, Finance Officer Strong, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Housing Manager Flory, Assistant City Attorney Tranberg, Senior Planner Morgon, Associate Planner Thesken, Electric Program Supervisor Baker, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Executive Secretary Miller. OATH OF OFFICE - Newly Appointed Council Member (A-050-060) Mayor Anderson asked that Mr. Michael Pohlmeyer approach the dias to be sworn in as City Council Member. City Clerk Strohmayer administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Pohlmeyer. APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY TREASURER (A-050-100) City Manager Warren stated that the City was allowed 30 days by the State Government Code to fill the position of City Treasurer upon the retirement of Peggie Linville on January 6, 1999. Because there is insufficient time to appoint a treasurer for the remainder of Ms. Linville's term inside the 30-day limit, it is necessary for Council to consider appointing an Interim City Treasurer until a permanent appointment can be made. Deputy City Treasurer Julie Ervin has indicated a willingness to serve in this capacity. It is the recommendation of the City Manager that City Council appoint Deputy City Treasurer Ervin as Interim City Treasurer until such a time as a permanent appointment can be made. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that Deputy City Treasurer Ervin be appointed as Interim City Treasurer until a permanent City Treasurer can be appointed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes OATH OF OFFICE - Interim City Treasurer (A-050-100) Deputy City Treasurer Ervin was asked to approach the dias to be sworn in as Interim City Treasurer. City Clerk Strohmayer administered the Oath of Office to Interim City Treasurer Julie Ervin. 01/19/99 15 PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION PLAQUE - to Rick Bosetti for Service on the Community Development Advisory Committee (B-080-600-100) Mayor Anderson announced that Mr. Rick Bosetti would be presented with an Appreciation Plaque for service on the Community Development Advisory Committee. Presentation of the plaque was held upon noting Mr. Bosetti's absence. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of December 8, 1998; Regular Meeting of January 5, 1998; Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 11 and 12, 1999 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 13, check numbers 264757 through 265143 inclusive, in the amount of$3,357,458.10, for the period January 5 through January 14, 1999, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 14, check numbers 457461 through 457795 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 57226 through 57722, in the amount of$1,481,157.44, for the period December 27, 1998, through January 9, 1999, be approved. TOTAL: $4,838,615.54 Change of Ownership of the Cable System (T-040-050) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve the requisition of a 47 percent minority ownership of the local cable television system by AT&T 111 Corporation from Telecommunications, Inc. (TCI), in accordance with Section 6.40.040 "G" of the City Code. Request by Shasta Housing Development Corporation (SFIDC) to Transfer Deed of Trust (G-100-080-075) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve SHDC's request for transfer of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) note in the amount of$66,564 from property located at 3510 South Market Street to property located at 705- 715 Parkview Avenue. SHDC proposes to sell the Market Street Property and apply $40,000 of the proceeds to the CDBG note. Upon transfer of the note, it is SHDC's intent to sell the Parkview properties and pay off the remaining CDBG debt of $26,564. It is also recommended that the City Attorney be directed to prepare Contract Amendment No. 4 (C- 3136) and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary documents. Resolution - Request for Reconveyance of an Unimproved Park Site, North of Oasis Road and East of Interstate 5, by James Gironda (A-16-98) (A-010-080) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 99-7, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding vacating a 5.01- acre unimproved park site located north of Oasis Road and east of Interstate 5 (A-16-98). Mr. Gironda's request is made under authorization of Chapter 17.42.120 of the Redding Municipal Code allowing for the disposition of dedicated park sites that are subsequently determined to be undesirable or unnecessary. Mr. Gironda chose to dedicate the park site with recordation of a parcel map for the proposed Victoria Knolls Subdivision; however, to date, no portion of the subdivision has been recorded and Mr. Gironda no longer believes that subdivision will proceed and is seeking return of the park-site property. 01/19/99 16 Annexation Request -East of Airstrip Road and North of Tarmac Road, By Lon Tatom and Richard Kelly(AN-2-98) (A-150) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council authorize staff to enter into an agreement for annexation of approximately one acre located east of Airstrip Road and north of Tarmac Road, providing that the applicant pay all associated costs, and direct staff to refer the request to departments for review and comment and to the Board of Administrative Review for an environmental determination. Resolution - Releasing Abatement Proceedings on Property at 1029 View Avenue (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 99-8 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding releasing abatement proceedings on property located at 1029 View Avenue, currently owned by Emily and Brian Brady, as the public nuisance has been abated by the current owners through rehabilitation of the substandard dwelling unit. Resolution - Amending Electric Utility Lifeline Rate (A-050-060-555, E-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No. 99-9 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Council Policy No. 1407, Electric Utility Lifeline Rate, effective January 19, 1999. The Residential Lifeline Rate policy, which provides a discount to low-income senior citizens and low-income disabled customers, in part states that benefits can be denied for a period of up to 12 months for the conditions stated; Condition No. 6.c. citing, "Failure to re-certify qualification annually or at any other time requested to do so by the City of Redding," would be amended to read, "Failure to re- certify qualification at any time requested to do so by the City of Redding." Resolution - Approval to Submit Grant Funding Request (G-100-170, S-070-050-500) It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 99-10 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the application for grant funds in the amount of$350,000 from the Recreational Trails Program for the Turtle Bay Pedestrian Bridge Project. Child Abuse and Abduction Prevention Grant (G-100-070, P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council approve submission of a grant request to the Office of Criminal Justice Planning in the amount of$165,000 per year for two years beginning April 1, 1999, and ending March 30, 2001, for the establishment of a pilot program to address child abuse and child abduction prevention education. Selected Traffic Accident Reduction (STAR) Program (G-100-070, P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council approve submission of a grant request to the Office of Traffic Safety funding in the amount of$287,890 for two years beginning October 1, 1999, and ending September 30, 2001, to establish a team of traffic officers to specifically address suspended/revoked and unlicensed drivers within the City of Redding. Resolution - Approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Redding Police Manager's Association (RPMA) (P-100-050-i28) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 99-11 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the provisions of the MOU entered into between the City of Redding and the RPMA, effective July 1, 1998. 01/19/99 17 The agreement provides for economic improvements for RPMA members, including a general wage increase, retirement enhancement, education incentive, and increased shift differential. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30. 1998 (F-205-150-075) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that City Council accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998. Resolution - re City Council Policy - Economic Development Program (A-050-060-555, E-050) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 99-12 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting Council Policy No. 2101 - Economic Development Program. Notice of Completion-Bid Schedule No. 3162, (Job No. 9377), Redding Municipal Terminal Building Remodel (B-050-020) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3162 (Job No. 9377), awarded to Peters Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price was $708,835.82, which is 5.5 percent under the City Council authorized amount. Resolution - re Summary Vacation of Excess Palacio Drive Right-of-Way (A-010-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 99-13 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating portions of an 84- foot right-of-way for public roads, public utilities and storm drains granted by Richard R. McDonald, et al., to the City of Redding. Acceptance of Improvements - Blue Gravel Canyon Trail (C-070, P-050-460) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council accept the improvements of the Blue Gravel Canyon Trail from Teton Drive to Placer Street as satisfactorily completed, accept the trail for maintenance, and authorize the Mayor to sign the reconveyance of the Deed of Trust for the property at the southeast corner of Placer Street and San Francisco Avenue. Resolution - Authorizing Approval of Application for Bicycle Lane Account (BLA) Funds and Certifying the Availability of the Ten Percent Loan Share (T-100-050) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 99-14 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the filing of a State of California, Department of Transportation grant application for BLA grant monies in the amount of$90,441 for bikeway improvements in the City of Redding. Resolution - re Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Programs Goals for Fiscal Year 1998-1999 (G-100-030-300) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 99-15 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding setting a single goal of 10 percent for the city's DBE program for Federal fiscal year commencing October 1, 1998, and ending September 30, 1999. This would put the City in compliance with the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987 and make the City eligible to receive federal funding for various transportation projects. 01/19/99 18 Resolution - re Summary Vacation A-8-98 by Creative Living, Portion of Lancers Lane (A-010-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 99-16 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating the northerly 30 feet of the Lancers Lane roadway (pursuant to Condition 6 of Lot Split No. LS-3-97 (A-8- 98). Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Improvements for Copper Creek Subdivision, Unit 1, (S-34-90), a.k.a. Rancho Estates Unit 1, and Acceptance of Final Map - Copper Creek Subdivision, Unit 1 (S-34-90), by Anton Maier, Located on Shasta View Drive North of Rancho Road (S-070-230, S-100-609-600) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 99-17 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Big Horn Drive, Henry's Fork Drive, Elk Creek Drive, Rush Creek Court, and Copper Creek Drive in Unit 1 of the Copper Creek Subdivision. It is recommended that City Council accept the improvements in Copper Creek Subdivision, Unit 1, as satisfactorily completed. It is also recommended that City Council accept the Final Map for Copper Creek Subdivision, Unit 1, developed by Anton Maier, and instruct the City Clerk to file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Noes: Council Members -None Absent: Council Members -None Abstain: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 99-7, 99-8, 99-9, 99-10, 99-11, 99-12, 99-13, 99-14, 99-15, 99-16, and 99- 17 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-10-98 on Property Located on the East and West Sides of Shasta View Drive South of the Future Extension of Palacio Drive, by Azi Barzin and the City of Redding (L-010-230) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-10-98. 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 Report to the Planning Commission dated October 29, 1998 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received. Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated January 4, 1999, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Rezoning Application RZ- 10-98. He advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval of RZ-10-98 to rezone a portion of property from "U" Unclassified District to "R-1" Single Family Residential District and "OS" Open Space District. Mr. Swanson reported that the applicant's request for "R-1" zoning is consistent with the General Plan classification. 01/19/99 19 The rezoning was originally requested by Azi Barzin in relation to Units 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9 of the 1985-approved Hacienda Heights Subdivision tentative map, which required rezoning prior to the processing of those units. The Planning Commission further expanded the rezoning to include Units 1, 2, and 6 of the subdivision. It is the recommendation of staff that City Council approve Rezoning Application RZ-10-98, rezoning property located on the east and west sides of Shasta View Drive south of the future extension of Palacio Drive to "R-1" Single Family Residential District and "OS" Open Space District. Mayor Anderson determined there was no one else present wishing to address this matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that Council approve the rezoning application as recommended, and make the following findings regarding Rezoning Application RZ-10-98: 1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan; 2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form; 3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use; 4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California; and approve the Negative Declaration authorized by the Department of Development Services. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2236 for first reading, 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 (RZ-10-98). MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2236 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-12-98 on a Portion of Dedicated Space Located in Country Heights Subdivision Unit 16, by Paul Edgren (A-010-040) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing re Abandonment Application A-12-98. 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 Report to the Planning Commission dated October 28, 1998 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received. Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated December 31, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Abandonment Application A-12-98. He advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval of A-12-98 for abandonment of open space in order to adjust the property line to include level areas to the rear of three single-family residential lots on Shadow Brook Lane and Misty Glen Drive in an "R-1-BFM" Single Family Residential District and "U-FP" Unclassified District with Floodplain Combining District. Mr. Swanson reported that the applicant's request for abandonment is consistent with the General Plan classification. Approval of the request would correct a mistake in mapping established with the recordation of the final map for Country Heights Subdivision, Unit 14. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council approve Abandonment Application A- 12-98, abandoning a portion(0.21 acre) of dedicated open space located to the rear of three 01/19/99 20 single-family residential lots on Shadow Brook Lane and Misty Glen Drive in an "R-1-BFM" Single Family Residential District and "U-FP" Unclassified District with Floodplain Combining District. The applicant will process a property-line adjustment to add the level areas to the rear of three single-family residential lots. At the time the property-line adjustment is recorded, the City Clerk will record the resolution of abandonment. Mayor Anderson determined there was no one else present wishing to address this matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that Council approve the abandonment application as recommended, and make the following findings regarding Abandonment Application A-12-98: 1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan; 2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form; 3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use; 4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California; and approve the Negative Declaration authorized by the Department of Development Services. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that Resolution No. 99-18 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the abandonment of a 0.2-acre portion of a dedicated open space easement located to the rear of three single-family residential lots on Shadow Brook Lane and Misty Glen Drive, adjacent to Unit 16 of the Country Heights Subdivision. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, and Pohlmeyer Noes: Council Members -None Absent: Council Members -None Abstain: Council Members - None Resolution No. 99-18 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS (B-080-050) Mayor Anderson stated that he recommended the appointment of Molly Bigelow and Fred Bergstrom and the reappointment of Ted Voges, Greg Dunbar, and Jeff Peterson to serve on the Board of Appeals for four-year terms ending January 1, 2003. MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Kight, to approve the appointment of Molly Bigelow and Fred Bergstrom and the reappointment of Ted Voges, Greg Dunbar, and Jeff Peterson to serve on the Board of Appeals for four-year terms ending January 1, 2003. CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT MEETING - Downtown Review Committee's Findings and Recommendation Report (B-080-600, R-030-145) The joint meeting of the Redding City Council and the Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency)was called to order to consider the Downtown Review Committee's Findings and Recommendation Report. Deputy City Manager Starman recalled that in April 1998, the City Council appointed Mike Arnold, Steve Baker, Chris Hooykaas, Susan Santilena, and Kim Price to serve as the Downtown Review Committee. He explained that the Committee was charged with making a recommendation to the City Council and the Agency as to how to spend the $1.5 million allocated for the Downtown, the $1 million set aside for the North Market Street corridor, and the $1 million set aside for the South Market Street corridor. He indicated that the Committee has taken its job very seriously and since May 1998 has been meeting every 01/19/99 21 Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. He recognized Senior Planner Morgon for his excellent work in serving as the Committee's staff liaison. Committee Chairman Steve Baker highlighted the Report to City Council and Redding Redevelopment Agency dated January 27, 1999, incorporated herein by reference, containing the Downtown Review Committee's Findings and Recommendation Report. He noted that the primary recommendation contained in the report was to proceed with the issuance of a Request for Proposals(RFP)for the preparation of a Downtown specific plan. He explained that during the last eight months, the Committee invited numerous interested groups from Redding and other cities to speak at its meetings. In addition, he stated that the Committee held a town hall meeting which was open to the general public and was well attended. He indicated that the concept of a Downtown specific plan was almost universally encouraged and adopted. He provided examples of what a specific plan might entail and also read excerpts from Suisun City's plan. In addition to the preparation of a Downtown specific plan, he noted that the report contained additional recommendations as to the expenditure of funds allocated in this budget year, i.e., facade improvement program, Library Park improvements, parking structure lighting, and a contingency fund for certain community partnership opportunities which would involve such entities as Viva Downtown and Renaissance Redding. In response to Mayor Anderson, Mr. Baker stated that he did not recall the size of the geographic area contained within Suisun City's plan. He explained that Suisun City's plan was controversial and not well received by the community at its onset. When the plan was completed, however, it was almost universally felt that it had done a remarkable thing for the area. Senior Planner Morgon interjected that Suisun City declared the entire city a redevelopment project and all its efforts were marshaled toward the implementation of that plan. He noted that the specific plan envisioned for Redding's Downtown would only focus on the central core area, but that boundaries could fluctuate after receiving input from the community and the consultant. Mr. Starman stated that one of the arguments in favor of preparing a Downtown specific plan is for the City and the Agency to lay the groundwork for private investment. Council Member Cibula noted that one of the consultant's responsibilities would be to define the specifics of the plan. Mr. Baker acknowledged that the Committee Members recognized that they were not city planners, but the Committee's goal was to obtain the finest consultant possible who would then take into account how the members of the community perceived the Downtown's future. He estimated that the Downtown specific plan would cost approximately $150,000, with only $70,000 coming from Agency and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds set aside for Downtown improvements. Council Member McGeorge related that the plan would outline phasing and provide a basis to begin the process of revitalizing the downtown area. City Manager Warren explained that the consultant would take into consideration the Agency's cashflow and plan improvements accordingly. He stated that if the City Council/Agency proceeded with the preparation of a specific plan, the most qualified consultant would be selected, however, price would be the final factor in the selection process. Council Member Kight requested that a time line for the plan's completion be established, as he did not want to see the process drawn out. He opined that human nature was to work within the time frame provided. 01/19/99 22 Mr. Baker estimated that, based upon the Committee's studies and conversations with individuals previously involved in the preparation of a specific plan, the plan would take approximately one year to complete. Mr. Starman noted that one of the criteria utilized in the selection of the consultant could be the ability to perform. Mayor Anderson opined that the consultant should be hired and allowed to perform his outlined duties without additional direction from the Committee or staff. He stated that it would then be the City's or Agency's responsibility whether to accept, reject, or change the consultant's recommendations. Mr. Baker emphasized the importance of the consultant receiving information from the community as to what they envisioned for the downtown. He indicated that the Committee would like to be involved in the selection of the consultant and then work with the consultant in providing information. In addition, he hoped that the consultant would also take into consideration the comments received at the town hall meeting. Mayor Anderson asked to discuss the Committee's future role. He stated that several Committee Members are affiliated with downtown groups or own property in the area and questioned the potential conflict of interest. Mr. Warren stated that the City Council had the following options: (1) continue with the existing committee; (2) appoint another committee; (3) have staff and the consultant work with the downtown groups already in existence and bring back a plan; or (4) involve the Planning Commission. Mayor Anderson was inclined for the Committee Members to advocate the process through their respective organizations and the City continue with the actual preparation of the specific plan. He was concerned by the fact that some Committee Members stood to benefit financially from this process. Council Member Cibula favored the continuance of the Downtown Review Committee, as he wanted to receive as much public input as possible. He indicated that one option may be to expand the size of the Downtown Review Committee. Council Member Kight stressed that the Committee had done an excellent job. He noted, however, that the question was when does the Committee's role stop. He indicated that once the Committee's work was completed, it became incumbent upon the City Council to move onto the next step. He believed that the consultant selected would talk with the Committee Members and take into consideration the work completed to date. Mr. Baker stressed that the issue of a possible conflict of interest had not previously been raised, and he hoped that he had not mischaracterized the Committee's involvement in the consultant selection process for the Downtown specific plan. He clarified that the Committee hoped to have one or two representatives involved in the selection process, as opposed to the entire Committee. He explained that the report before the City Council and Agency addressed only the 1998-99 funding allocations. He indicated that the Committee anticipated that the specific plan would assist in guiding the expenditure of the remaining $1.3 million of Agency and CDBG funding. Council Member McGeorge concurred that the specific plan would drive the expenditure of the remaining available funds. He, too, thanked the Committee for its work and assumed that the Committee Members would remain active via the various downtown interest groups. Allan Dunk, 8836 Knobhill Circle, stated that given the fact that the General Plan had not yet been adopted, the process was backwards. He noted that the Committee looked at many 01/19/99 23 cities, however, not the City of Spokane. He indicated that there was recently an article in the Wall Street Journal regarding Spokane and advised the Council to read it. He indicated that the City of Redding only has a population of 70,000 and could not do things like the big cities. He stressed the need for a vision and for someone to say what to do with the City besides spending money. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula, to accept the Downtown Review Committee's Findings and Recommendation Report as presented, authorize staff to circulate an RFP to obtain the services of a qualified firm to prepare a Downtown Specific Plan, allow two Downtown Review Committee Members work with staff in the selection of said consultant, and conceptually grant approval to the other recommendations contained in said report with the understanding that details on each of the recommendations would be presented to the Agency and/or City council for final approval prior to implementation. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Cibula and McGeorge Noes: Council Members - Anderson, Kight, and Pohlmeyer Motion failed. Mayor Anderson stated that he opposed the motion only because he did not want any of the Downtown Review Committee Members involved in the consultant selection process. Council Member Kight concurred. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, to accept the Downtown Review Committee's Findings and Recommendation Report as presented, authorize staff to circulate an RFP to obtain the services of a qualified firm to prepare a Downtown Specific Plan, and conceptually grant approval to the other recommendations contained in said report with the understanding that details on each of the recommendations would be presented to the Agency and/or City council for final approval prior to implementation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes With regard to whether the Committee should be continued, Council Member Kight expressed his position that the Committee has served its purpose. Mr. Baker indicated that it would be appropriate for the Committee to address this issue and make recommendations to staff for Council's consideration. Mayor Anderson said that he would be willing to make a decision in two weeks, and encouraged members of the community to provide input. He suggested that provisions be made in the consultant agreement for input from various advocacy groups and the Committee. Council Member Cibula thanked Mr. Baker and the Committee for addressing this very important issue. It was the consensus of Council to defer the decision regarding the continuance of the Committee to the February 2, 1999, City Council Meeting. AUDITOR'S COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS (F-205-158-075) Council Member Kight provided an overview of the draft copies of the Independent Auditor's Communication to the Audit Committee, the Independent Auditor's Letter to the Audit Committee, and Single Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 1998, incorporated herein by reference. It is the recommendation of Council Members and Audit Committee Members Cibula and Kight that Council accept the draft copies of the Independent Auditor's Communication to the Audit Committee, the Independent Auditor's Letter to the Audit Committee, and Single Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 1998. 01/19/99 24 Mr. Kight related that the City received excellent scores in all fields with the exception of Year 2000 (Y2K) readiness, a problem which is not unique to the City of Redding. Council Member Cibula expressed appreciation for a job well done. Mayor Anderson also complimented staff on the audit results. STATUS REPORT ON MAJOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS (A-050-080) City Manager Warren provided a brief presentation relating to the Year 2000 (Y2K) issue, and introduced Support Services Director Kersten for further discussion. Mr. Kersten stated that the City is vulnerable in three areas with regard to Y2K: 1) The City's computer programs and devices which control the infrastructure. He indicated that half of the City's automated systems are in compliance with Y2K and the remainder will be prior to the end of 1999. 2) The City's supply chain and reliance on other governmental agencies. Mr. Kersten said that the various departments are making progress in identifying problem areas and taking steps to mitigate them. In addition, vendors have been required to sign a certificate of Y2K compliance. He added that the City can generate enough power locally to serve the critical needs of the community should there be an electric grid failure. 3) Community/society reaction to potential problems and how the slowdown in computer- dependent commerce outside the United States affects Redding economically. While psychological factors are difficult to predict, Mr. Kersten asserted that the City is taking all reasonable steps to ensure services continue through the turn of the millennium, and it is anticipated the fear will be greater than the reality. PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT - Redding Municipal Airport Business Park Parcel 17 to E. Robert Meissner (C-070-200, A-090-100) Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated January 4, 1999, relating to the purchase and sale agreement with E. Robert Meissner for the purchase of Parcel 17 in the Airport Business Park. Mr. Meissner is the developer of the Arthrotech building on Parcel 18 and intends to develop a mirror image industrial building on Parcel 17. The agreement has been executed by Mr. Meissner and is on file with the City Attorney's office. Mr. Swanson related the following business points reflected in the agreement: • The sale is at the full asking price of$84,600, to be paid in cash at close of escrow. • Mr. Meissner will receive credit toward public improvements to the parcel in an amount not to exceed $11,345.50 for the actual cost of installing a transformer and frontage improvements along Lockheed Drive. • Mr. Meissner will have one-and-a-half years from close of escrow in which to construct a building on the property or the land will revert to City ownership. • Escrow will be 90 days from the date the City executes the agreement. Funds in the amount of$3,000 have been deposited with Redding Title Company, refundable only if the City fails to perform its obligations under the agreement. It will be credited toward the purchase price at close of escrow. • A 5 percent real estate commission is payable to Entrepreneur Realty. • All other terms and conditions of the sale are consistent with previous sales. It is the recommendation of staff that City Council approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with E. Robert Meissner secondary to the conditions noted above and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. 01/19/99 25 MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with E. Robert Meissner as noted above and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code re Penalty Provision (C-110-100-400) City Attorney Wingate provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated January 7, 1999, relating to Section 1.12.010 which provides that any person violating any of the provisions of the Redding Municipal Code is guilty of a misdemeanor, unless the offense is specifically stated to be an infraction. The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to find the most efficient use of public resources, as preparation for a misdemeanor jury trial and presentation of the case to a jury can be quite time consuming and is perhaps not the most efficient use of City resources for what might be viewed as relatively minor violations. If adopted, the amendment would allow the City Attorney's office a degree of flexibility in charging offenses, to be examined on a case-by-case basis, to determine whether charging the offense as a misdemeanor or as an infraction is appropriate under the circumstances of the case. It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that the ordinance be offered for first reading. Council Member Cibula offered Ordinance No. 2237 for first reading, an ordinance of the City of Redding amending Section 1.12.010 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to violations. MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2237 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (A-050-060) Fran Jenkins, 2652 Sharon Street, presented Council Member Cibula with a gift on behalf of the Shasta County Cattlewomen. (F-205-600) Mr. Paul Edgren addressed Council on the manner in which the City handles Development Fees. He presented overhead slides, incorporated herein by reference, which relate to individual projects and the fees paid. He stated that the developer turns over the fees to the City to hold, which makes it necessary for the developer to borrow money to complete the project while the City collects interest on the deposit. Mr. Edgren questioned the process of requiring security on money a developer has already deposited; therefore, he felt a surety reduction was more equitable. He suggested that the funds be deposited in a private institution so the developer can accrue interest, that the developer be allowed interest credit, or that the developer receive interest credit from the fund's inception. Mayor Anderson asked staff to bring back a report to City Council concerning this matter. (R-030-145) Allan Dunk, 8836 Knobhill Circle, stated that the City's major planning problem is the Downtown Mall, and that the City needs to identify a general plan before implementing a specific plan. Mr. Dunk contended the City is spending public funds to aid private businesses develop their property from which they will benefit. 01/19/99 26 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:27 p.m. Mayor Anderson declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED eaP" ayor ATTEST City Clerk ' 01/19/99