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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1999-03-16 69 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California March 16, 1999, 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Kight. The Invocation was offered by Pastor Banning Liebscher of Bethel Church. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Anderson with the following Council Members present: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, and McGeorge. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City Manager Starman, Assistant City Attorney Tranberg, Director of Public Works August, Principal Planner Keaney, Director of Electric Utility Feider, Electric Utility Power Production Manager Heckenberg, Electric Group Manager Ryan, Police Captain Byard, Finance Officer Strong, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Purchasing Officer Roberts, Senior Planner Morgon, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, and Executive Secretary Miller. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 20, 1999, and Regular Meeting of March 2, 1999 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 17, check numbers 266282 through 266688 inclusive, in the amount of$3,237,290.25, for the period March 2 through March 11, 1999, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 18, check numbers 458987 through 459372 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 59207 through 59762, in the amount of$1,359,843.33, for the period February 21 through March 6, 1999, be approved. TOTAL: $4,597,133.58 Reimbursement Agreement with Paul Edgren for Construction of Teton Drive Trail (A-070-300) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director to approve a Reimbursement Agreement with Signature Northwest for the construction of Teton Drive Trail in the amount of $42,805 from in-lieu park fees and park-developer fees from the Country Heights Subdivision. Teton Drive Trail is a pedestrian trail connecting Country Heights Subdivision, Unit 16, to the Blue Gravel Canyon Trail. The sum of$42,805 is less than the total in-lieu and park developer fees required for the unit. Signature Northwest will be credited for all in- lieu park fees for the subdivision and half the park-developer fees for about the first 85 homes. The remaining homes in the subdivision up to the approved total of 138 would pay full park development fees. Sports Complex Development Timetable (R-006) It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council accept the Sports Complex Development Timetable dated March 5, 1999. The construction completion date is set for June 2001. 03/16/99 03/16/99 70 Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant Opportunity (G-100-170) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize the submission of a grant request to the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Department providing up to $100,000 in funding, with no matching fund requirement, to pay for programs designed to address Alcoholic Beverage Control issues within the City. Extension of Liability Claims Administration Agreement with Gregory B. Bragg& Associates (R-100-550-100) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the City Council approve extension of the Liability Services Agreement with Gregory B. Bragg & Associates for the period from July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2001, allowing for a 1 percent increase in adjusting fees in each of the next two years. Resolution -Appropriating Funds from Self-Insurance Reserves for Workers' Compensation Program (B-130-070, R-100-950) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 99-41 be adopted, a resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the seventeenth amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 98-92 appropriating $275,000 for the Workers' Compensation Program. Amendment of Lease for Office and Storage Space at 1500. 1530. and 1550 California Street (A-070-075) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the City Council approve an addendum to the lease agreement with Ronald G. Mygrant for 1500, 1530, and 1550 California Street for office and storage space for the Customer Service and the Finance Divisions, increasing monthly rent by $2,158 a month to $12,010 and extending the period of the lease to December 31, 1999. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3252, Two Mid-Size Sedans (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3252, two mid- size sedans, be awarded to Crown Motors of Redding, in the amount of$31,206.64. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3219, Quartz Hill Road Water Main Extension (B-050-020 & W-030-725) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3219 (Job No. 2081), awarded to River City Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price was $215,916, which is 15.6 percent under the City Council authorized amount. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3250, Household Hazardous Waste Facility Expansion Project (B-050-020) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3250 (Job No. 2107), Household Hazardous Waste Building Expansion Project, be awarded to Daniel J. Patten Construction in the amount of$103,161, and an additional $5,000 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $5,000 be approved to provide a construction contingency fund, for a total of$113,161. It is anticipated that the total project cost including surveying, design, bidding, awarding, construction, construction administration and contingency will be$124,000. Funds in the amount of$115,412 were obtained through a Household Hazardous Waste Discretionary Grant provided by the California Integrated Waste Management Board. To complete the project, it is recommended that an additional $9,000 be transferred from the Transfer Station capital budget for this project. 03/16/99 71 Status Report - Response to Paul Edgren re Sureties Required for Recording Final Maps (S-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the status report of the response to Paul Edgren's request at the January 19, 1999, City Council Meeting that the City consider waiving or reducing the security required for recording final maps and for Traffic Impact Fees. It is anticipated that a report will be available to City Council on April 6, 1999. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, 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 - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - None Resolution No. 99-41 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING-Resolution re Abandonment Application A-14-98, by Paul Edgren, for a Portion of Dedicated Open Space at 3340 Glenrock Way (A-010-040) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing re Abandonment Application A-14-98. 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 Planning Commission Recommendation dated November 24, 1998 Resolution No. 99-19 - Declaring Intent to Abandon Dedicated Open Space City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received. Principal Planner Keaney provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated March 5, 1999, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Abandonment Application A-14-98 for a portion of dedicated open space located at 3340 Glenrock Way. The open-space dedication was created with the recordation of Lot Split LS-7-97 due to inaccurate mapping of the 100- year floodplain, and if the abandonment request is approved, the land area of the open space will become a part of the adjoining single-family lot on Glenrock Way. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council make the necessary findings for the approval of abandonment of an open-space easement and adopt a resolution approving the abandonment. Mayor Anderson determined there was no one present wishing to address this matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight, that Resolution No. 99-42 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the abandonment of a small portion of a dedicated open space easement located to the rear of a single family residential lot at 3340 Glenrock Way (A-14-98), and make the following findings: 1. That no public purpose will be served by keeping the land as open space. 2. That the abandonment is not inconsistent with State law regulating open space easements. 3. That the abandonment is consistent with the General Plan. 03/16/99 03/16/99 72 4. That the abandonment is necessary to avoid a substantial financial hardship to the landowners due to involuntary factors unique to them. 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. 99-42 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Consideration of Resolution Levying Annual Assessment in the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District (A-170-015-002) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing re consideration of a resolution levying annual assessment in the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District (BID). 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 Resolution No. 99-40 - Intent to Levy and Collect Annual Assessment City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received. Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated March 5, 1999, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the consideration to levy an annual assessment in the Downtown Redding BID. He reported that the Annual Report proposes no changes to the BID boundaries or the assessment formula as established in 1998. It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council adopt a resolution confirming the Annual Report as originally filed by the Downtown Redding Business Association and levying the annual assessment as detailed in Exhibit A, District Assessment Formula, for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in the Downtown Redding BID. Mayor Anderson determined there was no one present wishing to address this matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that Resolution No. 99-43 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the annual report for the Downtown Redding Business Association and levying the assessment for the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Resolution No. 99-43 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. HAVEN HUMANE SOCIETY - Animal Regulation Ordinance and Licensing Fees (A-130-150, A-130-100) Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated March 3, 1999, relating to correspondence from the Haven Humane Society, incorporated herein by reference, regarding recommended changes to Title 7 (Animals) of the Redding Municipal Code. The City's contract with Haven expires June 30, 1999, and currently is in the process of being extended. Mr. Starman highlighted the following proposed changes: 1. A fee structure that provides a financial incentive to alter dogs and cats. 2. New license requirements for cats; 03/16/99 73 3. New license requirements for pet shops, pet grooming facilities, and other related businesses; 4. New license requirements for hobby kennels and catteries; 5. A neighborhood canvassing program to establish an accurate census of animals within the City; 6. Explicit goals to dramatically reduce the animal euthanasia rate; and 7. The allocation of additional resources toward an enhanced spay/neuter program and a public education program. It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Council provide additional direction regarding the Haven Humane Society's proposed changes to Title 7 of the Redding Municipal Code and direct staff to provide additional analysis at a subsequent City Council meeting. Robert Timone, Executive Director of the Haven Humane Society, stated that multiple benefits are achieved through the City's contract with the Haven Humane Society, citing the number of calls received for service and citations issued. He related that of the 11,302 dogs, cats, and wildlife which came into the welfare center in 1998, 7,707 animals were destroyed. Mr. Timone indicated that these figures reflect a lack of identification and licensing requirements. He said it is becoming more difficult to meet the requirements of the contract while fulfilling the mission of the Haven Humane Society to protect animals secondary to the city's growth and increasing State liability issues. He stressed that animal control costs must be stabilized and the killing of unwanted animals reduced, and predicted that results will only be obtained with the creation of sterilization incentives and financial assistance for low- income families. Mr. Timone suggested that the City strengthen animal control, require yearly license renewal for unsterilized animals, and consider a licensing program for cats. He noted that the City and the Haven Humane Society must cooperate together, and he urged Council to consider the suggested changes or additions to the Redding Municipal Code. In response to Mayor Anderson, Mr. Timone stated that changes undertaken subsequent to previous contract negotiations have had a positive effect on decreasing euthanasia rates, but the Haven Humane Society is only "treading water" due to the growing number of pet owners in the City. Mayor Anderson praised the work of the Haven Humane Society. He explained that he did not wish to take action on the proposal this evening, citing potential financial impacts on the City which must be investigated, and he noted that this task should be a cooperative effort between the City and the County. Mayor Anderson preferred that staff study the issue and come back with recommendations to Council. Council Member Kight and Council Member Pohlmeyer agreed, and Council Member Pohlmeyer said he would specifically like to learn.the impact of the new license requirements for pet shops, pet grooming facilities, and related businesses. Council Member Cibula agreed with this course of action. Council Member McGeorge recalled that there have been concerns about the public's ability to afford such fees in the past and he would like the impact of the proposed changes to be determined. Mayor Anderson directed staff to perform an analysis of the Haven Humane Society's proposal and return with recommendations to Council. He suggested contacting other communities which have instituted cat licensing for further information. John Reginato, 672 State Street, said that neutering requirements should not be imposed on expensive breed dogs or hunting dogs, and if they are, the City should be required to pay the value of the dog. He opined that the Haven Humane Society encourages neutering and practices euthanasia but does not go further to resolve the pet population issue. He said that 03/16/99 03/16/99 74 a breeding license requirement would be a penalty, and, in his opinion, personal freedoms are deteriorating while penalties increase. Mr. Reginato suggested that there be fencing requirements for pet owners rather than neutering requirements. Jerry Kruse, Redding, stated that dog owners are responsible because dogs are required to be licensed, unlike cats. He felt that the provisions of the new ordinance would reduce the population of stray cats, but said that cats who are allowed outside by their owners cause property damage as well. He opined that the City suffers due to a lack of cat licensing. Mr. Kruse explained that with licensing and identification requirements in place, a cat owner can could be held responsible for damage caused by their cat. Elizabeth Peterson-Lacey, 2320 Canal Drive, claimed that the City is driving her from her home in the Garden Tract. She said that she has many cats, but they are in her home and not in her yard or her neighbors' yards. Ms. Peterson-Lacey said she would gladly license the cats, but that licensing requirements would penalize responsible cat owners while others would simply not pay the fee. She wondered why the City would attempt to remove her cats from a responsible home, and she opined that her nonbreeding, indoor cats do not impact the neighborhood. Betty Kehere, Palo Cedro, related that the proposed ordinance would limit kennel allowances to 20 animals, which she said is not an adequate number for the kennel to earn a profit. She said it is very difficult to obtain a kennel license. Mrs. Kehere opined that it does not matter how many animals a person owns as long as they are cared for. She stressed that breeders should not be penalized for other people who are not responsible. She concluded that the people who raise animals should be consulted on the ordinance changes and they need to know what is being proposed. Pam Gray, 2232 Adirondack Drive, stated that she and others are in the process of starting a nonprofit, charitable organization tentatively called the Redding No Kill Animal Shelter, the main goal of which is to stop the killing of adoptable animals. She explained that the problem is irresponsible people and animals not being cared for and that their organization wants to be part of the solution. She said they do not believe the solution can come from people who are passive or not committed to the animal cause, and that caring, "fanatic" individuals are required to come up with a long-term solution for the City. Ms. Gray offered her services as well as those of her group, stating they would like to be part of that committee. She said they are astounded and disgraced by the number of animals killed in the community each day. Ms. Gray promoted stretch elastic collars for cats as the simplest way to be responsible. Linda Rea, 2284 Canal Drive, stated that there is an ongoing cat problem in her neighborhood. She said she cannot work in the flower beds and that their doors have been sprayed even though their yard is fenced. Mrs. Rea said she would like to see an ordinance which makes people responsible for their animals. She noted there is an ordinance in place which limits animals to six per household, and she said this should include any type of animal and all should be licensed, then the ordinance can be regulated and enforced. She said her neighborhood has tried for a year to have the current ordinance enforced but it has not. She said that people of the neighborhood meet frequently, feel it is a problem, and would like it addressed and enforced. Mayor Anderson indicated that Deputy City Manager Starman will be working with Mr. Timone, and he advised members of the audience to contact Mr. Starman with any constructive thoughts as to a solution. He said that the City recognizes there is a problem, and it will be given to staff to return with a recommendation. He noted that there will be further opportunity to speak on the issue at that time. Paul Edgren, 3347 Glen Rock Way, opined that the issue is one of money. He indicated it would be helpful to collect information from the Haven Humane Society as to the number of licensed dogs in the City, the number of cats, cost to the city, and charitable contributions, 03/16/99 75 and learn from this information. He did not think it would be cost effective for the City to license cats, and said he realized it is a difficult problem but would like to see more information. Rick Russell, 2249 Canal Drive, expressed concern over the "cat issue" in his neighborhood, and he requested Council address the situation. Referring to the case at 2320 Canal Drive, he said the case defies his sensibilities. Mr. Russell indicated that his greatest concern is the sentiment of the title holder of the parcel and the strange absence of communication on record. Mr. Russell opined the family's behavior is inappropriate. It was the consensus of Council that staff gather information and provide additional analysis regarding the Haven Humane Society's recommended changes to the City's Animal Regulation Ordinance and licensing fees at a subsequent Council Meeting. ORDINANCE - Implementing Previously Approved Streamlined Procedures for the Purchasing System and Expanding Staff Level Authority (B-050-100) Assistant City Attorney Tranberg provided an overview of the Report to City Council for the Support Services Director dated March 10, 1999, relating to streamlined purchasing procedures approved at the meeting of December 15, 1998. An ordinance was prepared to implement those changes. It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the ordinance be offered for first reading amending Chapter 4.20 of the Municipal Code to increase staff level purchasing authority. Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2240 for first reading, an ordinance of the City of Redding amending Chapter 4.20 of the Municipal Code to authorize designated City officials to enter into contracts to purchase supplies and equipment not exceeding $100,000 and services not exceeding $75,000 and to establish alternatives to formal bidding, and that the full reading of the ordinance be waived. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2240 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REDDING POWER PLANT - Development of a Heat Recovery Steam Generator (E-120-9043)150 City Manager Warren introduced a proposal for development and installation of two Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) at the Redding Power Plant. He indicated that this project is proposed to improve the operating efficiency of the plant and shorten the timeframe of the interim rate surcharge. Electric Utility Director Feider provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated March 8, 1999, relating to the development of a heat recovery system generator to improve operating efficiency at the Redding Power Plant. The HRSG Project would add waste-heat boilers on CT Units 2 and 3 to generate superheated steam from the hot exhaust gas of the CTs for use in Unit 4. The HRSG-generated steam would be piped to the existing Unit 4 steam turbine to produce additional electricity without the need to burn additional natural gas in the existing steam turbine boilers. Overall, the "combined-cycle" operation of Units 2, 3, and 4 is expected to improve the Plant's powerproduction efficiency by 30 to 35 percent. He said that when taking into consideration the long- and short-term benefits over a ten-year period, it is estimated the net present value of the project for the City is about $23 million. The original cost is estimated to be $8.5 million, and the Utility expects to recover that cost within three to four years. 03/16/99 03/16/99 76 Mr. Feider presented overhead slides depicting the resources utilized to meet load requirements and the system average cost. He advised that the project is in the initial stages and the Utility is not requesting a commitment to construction at this time, but rather authorization to obtain an engineering firm to confirm the technical features of the project and determine whether the project was assessed correctly in terms of efficiency, at a cost of about $30,000. He said this is a first step, and during this time the Utility will continue to work with air quality agencies for assurance on the City's ability to operate this project. Mr. Feider stated that once the assessment is completed, the issue will be returned to Council. If approved, it is expected a contract will be awarded to a firm within six to seven weeks, and assuming the City receives favorable results from the initial technical review, the detailed engineering design work is expected to provide equipment bid specifications within four months of Council authorization. The Electric Utility anticipates a start-up date for the HRSG Project at or near the beginning of Summer 2000. In response to Council Member McGeorge, Mr. Feider said it appears to be a fairly common technology and has been in existence for approximately ten years. Regarding wear on the existing turbines, he explained that they will be operating up to 85 percent of the time and maintenance costs have been added to the economic analysis. He indicated that the units should continue to be reliable with regular maintenance. While noting that everyone is anxious for the termination of the surcharge, Council Member McGeorge cautioned that the City needs to proceed carefully. Mr. Feider responded to Council Member Pohlmeyer's question that the figures used in the analysis are a middle-of-the-road financial scenario, and he does not believe this will be detrimental to the City. Mr. Feider explained that the project would not add capacity but would increase low-cost energy and lower operating costs. Discussion ensued regarding peak output and energy sales. In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Feider observed that the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has determined the project is within the existing emissions permit limitations, and the local air quality permit revision process will not involve significant changes or difficulties. Mr. Feider agreed with Mayor Anderson that it may be prudent to request the engineer look into incorporating another Heat Recovery Steam Generator on Unit 1. Mayor Anderson stated that Council was told the turbines were adequate for peaking power but not for constant delivery due to repair costs. Noting the engines will run 85 percent of the time, he said the City needs to be careful about running into major maintenance problems. Mr. Feider conceded this to be a legitimate concern and said it will be addressed very thoroughly by the engineering firm. Mayor Anderson expressed concerns with possible delays secondary to air quality issues. Mr. Feider stated that delays are built into the timeline, and that certification would be obtained from AQMD and the California Energy Commission (CEC) before spending more than $30,000. He advised that the agencies have been contacted and indicated these are only minor changes in operating services, and to his knowledge there are no current appeals processes which would affect this project. He indicated that the project does not seem to be open to challenge since it will stay within the current permits, and the issue is modifying operating conditions to increase hours of operation without changing tons per year of air emissions. In response to Council Member Pohlmeyer, Mr. Feider said the cost is $30,000 to confirm improved efficiency of the plant, and additional money will be necessary for bids and design. 03/16/99 77 Peter Scales, 13829 Bear Valley Trail, said that he does not understand why people are objecting to a$50 pet licensing fee when electric rates have risen 23 percent. He complained that after many telephone calls and letters, he is still unable to obtain financial information from the Electric Utility. Mr. Scales had several questions regarding the debt and rate stabilization fund, as well as the gross earnings of the Utility, and he expressed concern with regard to the City's purchase and management of the San Juan Power Plant. He stated that maintenance costs will run very high on machinery running 85 percent of the time, and urged Council to move slowly on this issue. Mayor Anderson explained to Mr. Scales that the Utility is audited each year by a CPA firm for accountability. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that staff be authorized to further examine the potential development of the HRSG Project at the Redding Power Plant as follows: 1. Pursuit of necessary revisions to the existing air quality permit to operate; 2. Issuance of an RFP for architectural and engineering services in the amount of approximately $30,000 from the Electric Utility's budget to develop the HRSG Project for further Council consideration prior to project construction. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member McGeorge advised Mr. Scales that the purpose of the RFP is to determine the viability of the project and ensure the safety of the citizens' investment. ORDINANCE -re Filling Driveways and Curb-Cut areas and Requirements Where Grades Not Available (S-070-100) Public Works Director August provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated February 26, 1999, relating to a proposed ordinance amending Sections 13.12.020 and 16.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code regarding curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. Section 13.12.020 currently requires commercial property owners to fill in driveway and curb- cut areas to conform with adjacent sidewalk and curb improvements if a change in use negates the need for them. This Section would be amended to make the same requirements of noncommercial developers of property as well. Language will be added to Section 16.06.020 that allows deferment of improvements, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks when grades are not available and if construction of said improvements would cause drainage problems in the neighborhood. Additionally, gender words in the section would also be changed to non- gender words, and "Public Works Deferred Improvement" language will be removed from the code and reference an agreement with language as approved by the City Attorney and Director of Public Works. Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2241 for first reading, an ordinance of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Sections 13.12.020 (Filling Driveways and Curb-cut Areas) and 16.06.020 (Requirements Where Grades Not Available). MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2241 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS GENERAL PLAN TASK FORCE (G-030) Frances Jenkins, 2652 Sharon Street, stated that members of the community proposed an introduction to the draft General Plan document outlining a basic core of community values 03/16/99 03/16/99 78 for the City; i.e., to promote quality building that enhances community identity, to protect the environment, etc. She then asked Senior Planner Manuel to add a tenth item to the list, "to preserve and protect private property rights." When it was presented to the General Plan Task Force, the wording was changed to "respect" for property rights; however, it was voted down by the Task Force. Ms. Jenkins stated that Development Services Director Swanson contacted her and suggested a statement be included in the community development and design element of the General Plan rather than in the introduction. The statement would advise that the Plan is structured to respect property rights protected by the U.S. Constitution in accordance with current case law. Ms. Jenkins cited numerous occasions when property was downzoned, causing a reduction in property values, and the court ruled that it was not a "taking." She said that the City is bound by case law to some extent, but opined that it has been legislated from the bench rather than by legislation. Ms. Jenkins urged Council to carefully consider the preservation and respect of private property rights when this document is made available. LAKE REDDING BRIDGE (S-070-050-100) City Manager Warren announced that the Portland Cement Association released the results of the sixth Biannual Bridge Awards competition, of which there were 93 entries received from Canada and the United States. Nine projects were selected for excellence in bridge design including the Lake Redding Bridge. The selection jury commented that with its falling arch forms, long overhangs, and graceful contours, the Lake Redding Bridge complements the adjacent historic Diestelhorst Bridge while remaining modernistic. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:42 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 03/16/99