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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1999-05-18 120 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California May 18, 1999, 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mrs. Vi Klaseen. The Invocation was offered by Pastor Harold Johnson of Twin View Assembly 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, City Attorney Wingate, Director of Public Works August, Director of Development Services Swanson, City Treasurer, Chief of Police Blankenship, Police Captain Byard, Support Services Director Kersten, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Housing Program Supervisor Meek, Public Works Manager Robertson, Public Works Manager Craig, Information Systems Manager Erwin, Senior Planner DeMallie, Building Official Nagel, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, and Executive Secretary Miller. RESOLUTION - re "Public Works Week" (A-050-060-600) It is recommended that a resolution be adopted proclaiming May 16-22, 1999, as "Public Works Week" in the City of Redding. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that Resolution No. 99-74 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming May 16-22, 1999, as "Public Works Week" in the City of Redding. 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. 99-74 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. WATER AWARENESS POSTER CONTEST AWARDS (W-030) All Shasta County school children, grades kingergarten through twelve, were invited to participate in the first "Celebrate Water" annual poster contest to recognize the importance water plays in the community and in celebration of Water Awareness Month in May. Mayor Anderson and Council Member McGeorge presented each winner of the Water Awareness poster contest with a T-shirt, passes to Waterworks Park, and a $100 savings bond. Prizes were partially funded by a grant from the Bureau of Reclamation and through Waterworks Park. Public Works Director August praised the efforts of Pam Clacker for coordinating the Water Awareness Poster Contest. 05/18/99 121 City Manager Warren thanked Alice Porembski and the Art in Public Places Committee for acting as judges in the competition. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes- Special Meeting of May 3, 1999, and Regular Meeting of May 4, 1999 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 21, check numbers 268012 through 268401 inclusive, in the amount of$4,732,434.70, for the period May 4 through May 14, 1999, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 22, check numbers 460339 through 460850 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 61317 through 61836, in the amount of$1,425,045.77, for the period April 18 through May 1, 1999, be approved. TOTAL: $6,157,480.47 Offer to Purchase Civic Center Flagpoles by Shasta Builders' Exchange (C-050-025) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council accept an offer by the Shasta Builders' Exchange to donate $5,000 to acquire flagpoles at the Civic Center and that the appropriate recognition be granted. North Court Street Extension - Street Right of Way and Improvements (C-070-010, R-030-145-350) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that City Council accept the North Court Street right of way through PG&E property, which the Redding Redevelopment Agency acquired in 1997 through eminent domain for roadway purposes, and approve the North Court Street extension improvements. Resolution -re Federal Aviation Administration Request for Submission of Grant Application for Capital Improvement Projects at Benton Airpark (G-100-070-095, A-090-020) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council adopt Resolution No. 99-75 authorizing the filing of a federal grant application for Entitlement Airport Improvement Program grant monies to accomplish capital projects at Benton Airpark and authorizing the City Manager to execute application and all subsequent documentation to obtain Federal Aviation Administration and State grant monies. Various projects are recommended in accordance with the five-year Capital Improvement Program, with an estimated cost of$108,611. A portion of the required 10 percent match, $10,861, will be made with a State of California grant in the amount of$4,887, and the remaining $5,974 will be paid through the Airports Fund. Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Capital Improvement Projects at Redding Municipal Airport (B-130-070, A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council adopt Resolution No. 99-76, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the Twenty-First Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 98-92 1) appropriating $256,200 for Capital Improvement Projects at Redding Municipal Airport and 2) accepting $230,580 grant revenue. The improvements were initially 100 percent funded through the use of Federal Aviation Administration ($230,580) and Passenger Facility Charges ($25,620); however, due to safety, security, and timing concerns, it is recommended that funds be appropriated to undertake the projects as soon as practical. 05/18/99 122 United States Department of Justice Grant - Bulletproof Vest Partnership (G-100-070) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve an application to the United States Department of Justice for a grant to assist in purchasing bulletproof vests for the Police Department. The department is currently budgeted for the purchase of 15 replacement vests totaling $22,500, and can potentially receive $11,250 in funding assistance with no matching fund requirement. Contract with Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Contract and Resolution - Appropriating Funds (P-150-150, B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve entering into a contract with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for purchase of a training simulator, to be executed by the department; and that Resolution No. 99-77 be adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the Twentieth Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 98-92 1) appropriating $98,214 to purchase a training simulator and 2)accepting $98,214 in revenue from POST for reimbursement of the equipment. Resolution - Amending Exempt Employees Classifications and Salary Ranges, Service Employees International Union - Supervisory/Confidential Unit (P-100-050-070) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 99-78 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the exempt (Pay-for-Performance) employee schedule of classifications and salary ranges for the Service Employees International Union- Supervisory/Confidential Unit, effective May 16, 1999. Six classifications and salary ranges in the Public Works Department will be consolidated to one new classification and salary range - Public Works Supervisor - enhancing the ability to crosstrain and transfer supervisors between divisions, and has been tentatively approved by the Service Employees International Union. Resolution - Approving Issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (D-050) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that City Council adopt Resolution No. 99-79 authorizing and approving the borrowing of funds for Fiscal Year 1999/2000, the issuance and sale of a 1999/2000 tax and revenue anticipation note therefore, and participation in the California Communities Cash Flow Financing Program; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary documents and approve the Purchase Agreement as to form. Traffic Signal Priority Study (T-080-700) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council approve the 1998 Traffic Signal Priority Study, incorporated herein by reference, as a standard working tool for the evaluation of traffic signal needs and priority of short- and long-term projects. Acceptance of Final Map - Central Park, Unit 3 (S-1-98), West End of Posey Lane West of Shasta View Drive (S-101-005) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council accept the Final Map for Central Park, Unit 3, developed by Jim Graves, authorize the Mayor to sign the subdivision agreement and instruct the City Clerk to file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: 05/18/99 123 Ayes: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members -None Abstain: Council Members -None Resolution Nos. 99-75, 99-76, 99-77, 99-78, and 99-79 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING and RESOLUTION -re Abandonment Application A-3-99, by David Yorton, Property Located at 3937 Teton Drive (A-010-040) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing regarding Abandonment Application A-3-99. 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 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received. Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated May 5, 1999, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Abandonment Application A-3-99 for a portion of a private open space easement on property located at 3937 Teton Drive. The area proposed to be abandoned does not meet the criteria for inclusion in open space or as "Greenway" on the General Plan, and it appears that the area was placed in a private open space easement due to inaccurate mapping of the 20 percent slope threshold of the adjoining ravine. Mr. Swanson indicated that if the abandonment request is approved, Mr. Yorton intends to landscape and construct backyard improvements in the area. Mr. Swanson explained that a recent spate of similar open space easement abandonment requests have come before Council involving lots located in ridge-top subdivisions on the west side of Redding. These requests generally stem from the recordation of a final subdivision map prior to land survey and construction of physical improvements. He said that the solution to the problem is to require more accurate topographic information prior to recording final maps for bonded subdivisions. Mr. Swanson indicated it is staff's intent to follow up with letters to all local subdivision developers and engineers requesting input on how to address this issue. It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council approve the Negative Declaration and adopt a resolution approving Abandonment Application A-3-99. David Yorton, 3937 Teton Drive, offered to answer questions of the audience or City Council. Mayor Anderson determined there was no one present wishing to address this matter and closed the public hearing. 111 MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight, that Resolution No. 99-80 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the abandonment of a portion of a private open space easement located on a single family residential lot at 3937 Teton Drive (A-3-99), and making the following findings regarding Abandonment Application A-3-99: 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 05/18/99 124 the Negative Declaration authorized by the Department of Development Services. 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. 99-80 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING-re Rezoning Application RZ-1-99, by David Yorton, Property Located at 3937 Teton Drive (L-010-230) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing regarding Rezoning Application RZ-1-99. 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 March 23, 1999 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received. Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated May 5, 1999, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Rezoning Application RZ-1- 99 for property located at 3937 Teton Drive. He indicated that the rezoning is recommended in conjunction with an abandonment of open space on the property and would classify the area of open space abandonment from "U-F" Unclassified District with Site Plan Review Combining District to "R-1-B10" Single Family Residential District. It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council approve the Negative Declaration and offer for first reading an ordinance approving Rezoning Application RZ-1-99. 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 and make the following findings regarding Rezoning Application RZ-1-99: 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. 2245 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-1-99). MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2245 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 05/18/99 125 PUBLIC HEARING and RESOLUTION - Recommendations for 1999/2000 Community Development Block Grant Funding (G-100-030-044) Council Member Cibula recused himself from discussion and voting on this matter. The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing regarding recommendations for 1999/2000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Notice of Public Hearing City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received. Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated May 18, 1999, incorporated herein by reference, regarding recommendations for 1999/2000 CDBG funding. He related that the amount of funds available for distribution is $1,058,975, and in addition to the annual allocation of$925,000, unspent monies of $133,975 were returned for reallocation. Mr. Starman detailed that there is $140,982 available for public service activities; $260,193 for Housing Management Services; $14,050 for Planning activities; $92,500 for Administration of CDBG Program; and $539,250 for nonpublic service activities. He noted that the City Council and the community have already decided how CDBG funds are to be spent on City priorities over the five-year period from 1998 through 2002, and Community Development Advisory Committee reviewed and evaluated only those applications in the social service category. It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that a resolution be adopted approving the CDBG funding Action Plan. 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. 99-81 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting the Community Development Block Grant Action Plan for 1999-2000 and authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary documents and submit the plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Noes: Council Members -None Absent: Council Members -None Abstain: Council Members - Cibula Resolution No. 99-81 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. STATUS REPORT ON MAJOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS - Credit Card Payment Program (A-050-080, F-205-030) City Manager Warren provided an overview of the status report on major programs and projects. He indicated that this evening's presentation would detail the progress of the credit card payment program and introduced City Treasurer Allyn Clark. City Treasurer Clark conveyed that implementing the credit card payment program has made it easier for customers to pay their bills and thus the City is more accessible to the community. She said that customers are currently required to present credit cards in person; however, subsequent to receiving a suggestion from citizen Bruce Morrow, the City Treasurer will start accepting telephone authorization for credit card payments, ATM cards, and electronic 05/18/99 126 transfer of funds in about three weeks. Ms. Clark indicated that a formal report is forthcoming in October 1999. Mayor Anderson complimented the program's progress and success. This item was for information only and no action was necessary. CABLE FRANCHISE RENEWAL - Update (T-040-050) Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated May 5, 1999, relating to renewing the City's cable franchise with Falcon Cable. He advised that Falcon Cable has initiated the formal negotiation process. According to Mr. Perry, future community cable needs and interests should be identified and the performance of the cable operator reviewed. He related that the options include 1) a three- to five-year franchise extension with little or no change or research at a cost of about $10,000, or 2) a seven- to 15- year franchise extension, defining long-range goals, what choices the customers want, position in a competitive economic environment, and defining long-term communication needs and how they will be achieved, at a cost of$50,000 to $100,000. He said that if funds are not available, long-range issues will need to be minimized looking for short-term extension. If the City looks long term, funding can be partially reimbursed from the cable operator; however, the City will need to fund the initial review and any items beyond franchise renewal. Mr. Perry recommended that the item be included as part of the budget review. He related that staff will commence performance review and respond to Falcon Cable. In response to Mayor Anderson, Mr. Perry stated that funding for Channel 11 Community Access Television Channel will be included in the negotiations. Council Member Cibula commented that these are important negotiations and thanked Mr. Perry for keeping Council advised. In response to Council Member Pohlmeyer, who asked whether it is possible to undertake partnership negotiations with the Cities of Anderson and Shasta Lake and Shasta County, Mr. Perry stated it is not known whether it would be to the City's economic advantage. He indicated that staff would investigate this possibility. Mr. Perry advised that this item was for information only. ORDINANCE - Adopting 1998 California Building Codes and Revising Redding Municipal Code Titles 14 and 16 (C-110-200) Development Services Director Swanson introduced Building Official Nagel for an overview of the Report to City Council dated May 5, 1999, regarding adoption of 1998 California Building Codes (CBC) as mandated by the State of California Health and Safety Code, and subsequent proposed revisions to Titles 14 and 16 of the Redding Municipal Code. He stated that the revisions were intended to adopt the CBC, eliminate as many as possible of the existing amendments to the CBC which are unique to Redding, and rearrange the sections within Title 16 into a more logical arrangement. Mr. Nagel related that the Shasta Builders' Exchange and the community support the Code revisions. It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that an ordinance be offered for first reading adopting the revisions to Titles 14 and 16 of the Redding Municipal Code, authorize the publication of the ordinance summary, and waive full reading of the ordinance. Council Member Kight concurred that the ordinance has the enthusiastic support of the community. 05/18/99 127 Council Member McGeorge offered Ordinance No. 2246 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding Municipal Code by adding Chapters 14.22 and 14.24 to Title 14 (Utilities) and revising Title 16 (Buildings and Construction). MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2246 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes City Attorney Wingate complimented Mr. Nagel for his work on the project, as did Mayor Anderson. ADJUSTMENT TO WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES (W-020-590, W-030-400) Public Works Director August provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated May 10, 1999, relating to adjustments in Water and Wastewater rates. He recalled that City Council approved staff's recommendation at the May 3, 1999, Council Meeting to adjust monthly utility service rates and directed staff to prepare an ordinance making revisions to the Redding Municipal Code. It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that an ordinance be offered for first reading amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 14.08, Water; as well as an ordinance amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Section 14.16.240 (Sewer Service Charges) of Title 14 (Utilities). Council Member McGeorge offered Ordinance No. 2247 for first reading, an ordinance of the City of Redding amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 14.08, Water. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2247 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member McGeorge offered Ordinance No. 2248 for first reading, an ordinance of the City of Redding amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Section 14.16.240 (Sewer Service Charges) of Title 14 (Utilities). MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2248 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION -re Master Agreement and Program Supplement for State-Funded Projects (G-100-170-775) Public Works Director August provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated May 11, 1999, relating to the Master Agreement with Caltrans for State-funded projects. He advised that the agreement must be in place to administer projects utilizing State funding, and that a project-specific program supplement must be executed for each individual project. He conveyed that the Program Supplement will qualify the City for a $4 million pavement rehabilitation grant from the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that a resolution be adopted approving entering into the Master Agreement and Program Supplement for State-funded projects. In response to Mayor Anderson, Mr. August advised that the 1999/2000 budget will include provisions for pavement maintenance. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that Resolution No. 99-82 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding 05/18/99 128 approving entering into the following agreements with Caltrans: 1) Administering Agency-State Master Agreement No. 000068 for State- funded projects; and 2) Program Supplementation No. 0003 for pavement rehabilitation on local streets within the City, incorporated into the administering agency - State Master Agreement No. 000068; and authorizing the Director of Public Works to sign all future program supplements as they are developed. 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. 99-82 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 7:34 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED ayor ATTEST City Clerk 05/18/99