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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1982-06-21 156 `Y 1 City Council , Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California k June 21 , 1982 7:00 P.M. G L The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays. i The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gard with the following Council Members present: Demsher, Kirkpatrick, and Gard. Absent: Council Members Fulton and Pugh F Also present were City Manager Brickwood, Assistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Hays , Public Works Director Arness , Electric Director Lindley, Housing and Redevelopment Director Henson, Senior Associate Planner Keaney, Building Official Voges, Personnel Officer Bristow, Associate Planner King, Deputy City Clerk Strohmayer, and Minute Clerk Rupp. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of June 7 , 1982 1 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register - Accounts Payable Register No. 24, check nos. 84925 through 85148 inclusive, in the amount of $877 ,253.95, and Payroll Register No. 25, check nos. 160930 through 161537 inclusive, in the amount of $42.5,626.37, for the period May 23, 1982, Z through June 5, 1982. Total : $1 ,302 ,880.32 Treasurer' s Report - April 30, 1982 T, i Claims for Damage and Personal Injury - 1st Hearing Richard E. Crocker - Claim filed 6/9/82 i Recommend denial and refer to City Insurance Carrier Sondra Maxon - Claim filed 6/1/82 Recommend denial i Award of Bids - City Manager Bid Schedule No. 1382, water meters - recommend item nos. 1 , 2 , and 3, be awarded to Neptune Water Meter Company and item nos. 4 and 5 be °1 awarded to Carlon Meter Company for the fiscal year 1982/82. Bid Schedule No. 1383, liquid chlorine and sulfur dioxide, recommend bid be awarded to All Pure Chemical , with the exception of the 150 lb. cylinders to be awarded to White House Sales for the fiscal year ,33 � 1982/83. CBid Schedule No. 1384, ferric chloride, recommend bid be awarded to f Imperial West Chemical Company in the amount of $252.38 per ton for /9 the fiscal year 1982/83. Bid Schedule No. 1385, lime, recommend bid be awarded to Genstar 3 Cement and Lime Company, in the amount of $117,30 per ton for the period July 1 , 1982 through December 31 , 1982. III Bid Schedule No. 1386, douglas fir poles, recommend bid be awarded to ? McCormick & Baxter for the fiscal year 1982/83. i r r r 6/21/82 } 157 Bid Schedule No. 1387, watthour meters & current transformers, recom- mend bid be awarded to Maydwell & Hartzell , Inc. for the fiscal year T3 1982/83. 1 Bid Schedule No. 1393, liquid aluminum sulfate, recommend bid be awarded to Stauffer Chemical Co. , in the amount of $128.60 per ton for .,?1) the fiscal year 1982/83. 3 Excess Workers' Compensation Coverage - Recommend acceptance of proposal from the brokerage firm A. J. Gallagher and Co. for the General Accident ,.z5-1 Insurance Company to provide coverage for the City' s excess workers' compensation program for claims exceeding $150,000. Resolution No. 82-82 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of n Redding authorizing the modification of intersection traffic controls at %/3�"' Twin View Boulevard, Mountain View Drive, and Constitution Way. Notice of Completion - Recommend that Bid Schedule No. 1380, landfill leachate control system, phase II , be accepted as being satisfactorily completed, and that the City Clerk be instructed to file a Notice of Completion. Award of Bids - Public Works Director Bid Schedule No. 1392, rock and mineral, products, recommend item nos. 1 , 2 , 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 , 8, 9, 15, and 16, be awarded to Aggregate Products Company, item nos. 10, 11 , 12, and 13, be awarded to Morgan 5-(p Paving Materials Company, and item no. 14 be awarded to Shasta Redi-Mix, for the fiscal year 1982/83. Bid Schedule No. 1394, replacement of curb, gutter, and sidewalk at various locations throughout the City, recommend bid be awarded to v! Drumm Construction, Inc. on its low bid in the amount of $7 ,172. Bid Schedule No. 1395, storm drain improvements at various locations throughout the City, recommend bid be awarded to C & C Construction on 3/w its low bid in the amount of $42,010. Bid Schedule No. 1396, construction of Manchester Drive bypass sewer line, recommend that Council make the following findings: 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, ratify the negative declaration approved by the Board of Administrative Review on May 19, 1982. It is further recommended that Bid Schedule No. 1396 be awarded to O/' Drumm Construction, Inc. on its low bid in the amount of $15,085. Bid Schedule No. 1398, Pine/East alley construction, Yuba Street to Butte Street, recommend bid be awarded to Tullis & Associates, Inc. on its low bid in the amount of $17,490. Resolution No. 82-83 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the provisions of Section 1094.6 of the California Code of 212 Civil Procedure concerning a statute of limitations regarding judicial 7 review of administrative decisions. 6/21/82 'r 158 t' k ry Resolution No. 82-84 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of r Redding approving the report and findings of the Board of Appeals and ordering the abatement of the unsafe and unsightly building and debris on L 02 property at 1743 Willis Street, owned by Gary Barber. Extension of Permit - Shasta Kart Klub, recommend approval of a one year extension of a Permit which covers the operations of the Shasta Kart Klub at Redding Municipal Airport. III r t 0,d MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher .gthat all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved as recom- mended. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Resolution Nos. 82-82 , 82-83 , and 82-84 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Presentation from KRCR-TV - re Area-Wide Promotion to Motivate People to Stimulate the Economy Mr. Gaylen Lewis, Sales Manager from KRCR-TV in Redding, explained their public service promotion to motivate the people of Northern j3.2 California to take positive steps to stimulate our economy. This promotion is entitled "We' re On Our Way America , Come on Along! " , and begins the week of June 21 , 1982 through at least July 31 , 1982. Councilman Kirkpatrick complimented the station for initiating such a program and stated he is in favor of adding the City' s endorsement. i i MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher endorsing and supporting the above-mentioned program. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes i CATV Committee Report - re Viacom Rates III 1 Councilman Kirkpatrick reviewed the report of the CATV Committee dated June 18, 1982. He advised that the Committee has been negotiating with Viacom regarding their rate structure, subsequent to new information received. He explained that the rate structure which Viacom proposed to the City Council , was not put into effect, since Council did not adopt a rate setting resolution pursuant to the City Code. T Mr. Kirkpatrick indicated that it has been the position of the Committee that Viacom was entitled to some level of increase; however, discussions indicated that it would not be practical for Viacom to provide a selective level of service. Therefore, it is the Committee' s recommendation that a resolution be adopted to be effective July 1 , 1982, establishing a primary rate of $8.00 per month, extra outlet $3.00 per month, and FM outlet $1 .50 per month. For those who wish to have a remote unit to function with the Viacom channel selector, a rate of $2.00 per month is proposed when the remote unit is secured from Viacom. Mr. Kirkpatrick explained that this recommendation is based upon an understanding that the City of Redding and Viacom undertake negotiations to arrive at the language to be contained in an extension of Viacom' s nonexclusive franchise, to be completed by January of 1983. City Attorney Hays advised that Mr. Rasmussen of Viacom called his office today to indicate that Viacom did not agree with the rate structure as proposed by the Committee. He offered a counter-proposal that their III original rate request go into effect and that the difference between this rate and the rate proposed by the Committee, be placed into an escrow account until franchise negotiations are concluded. They propose that the money would then flow to the City of Redding General Fund. If negotiations were not successful , the money would then go to Viacom. 6/21/82 _ 159 1 Mr. Hays said he advised Mr. Rasmussen that he did not feel the proposal 5 would meet with a great deal of favor. Councilman Demsher complimented the Committee on its diligent efforts and for responding so well to the many citizens' complaints. With regard to the suggestion of Viacom, Mr. Demsher felt their proposal is out of the question. He felt it was a very poor suggestion and borders on attempting to buy a favorable decision from Council . Mayor Gard concurred that the Committee has done an excellent job. She noted that she cannot recall any issue which has generated so much negative comment from the community. It is Mrs. Gard's feeling that the recommen- dation of the Committee was reasonable. In response to an inquiry from Councilman Demsher, Councilman Kirkpatrick responded that the Committee' s proposal was understood by Viacom and was a negotiated position. He said that Mr. Rasmussen indicated he could not commit the company. Mr. Kirkpatrick emphasized that at the time he sat on the CATV Committee, he was negotiating for the citizens of Redding, and was not looking for additional funds for the City of Redding. Resolution MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 82-85 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution No. 3240 by the substitution of a '/ ,I new "Exhibit A" attached thereto, to wit, an amended rate schedule. 72 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Kirkpatrick, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Fulton, and Pugh Resolution No. 82-85 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Fund Transfers and Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1982 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Resolution No. 82-86 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting certain supplemental appropriations and fund transfers, calculated as of June 1 , 1982, and to be effective for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1982. gc• Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Kirkpatrick, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Fulton, and Pugh Resolution No. 82-86 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 PROPOSED ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE INCREASE Electric Director Lindley reviewed his memorandum to Council dated June 17 , 1982. He advised that the Electric Department staff has completed a review of the City' s current electric utility rates and revenue requirements for the coming fiscal year. Mr. Lindley said that the proposed 300% increase in purchase power cost by the Federal Government which currently supplies all the City' s power, plus increased operating costs and load growth, precipitated the need for an electric rate increase. The increase is proposed to be effective at the beginning of fiscal year 1982-83. Mr. Lindley pointed out that the City is involved in numerous projects for both power resource development and energy conservation. He said the revenues from this increase will help to provide funds for long term 4 ti c 6/21/82 6 160 r E i Ffinancing for upcoming power projects the City is now involved in, such as h Whiskeytown Dam. He submitted several charts and graphs as descriptive and comparative information. Mr. Lindley explained that the proposed increase includes changes in both residential and commercial rates and is structured to provide a two-step increase--the first in July, 1982 and the second in October, 1982. Both III increases will average approximately 17%. He noted that slight modifica- tions may be required for the October increase, depending on actual results from the July increase. He further noted that there may be an additional request for an increase depending on Federal rate proceedings currently underway. Mr. Lindley stated that in addition to the proposed stepped increase, the Electric Department has structured both the commercial and residential increases to include continued movement away from the declining block structure and toward the inverted block structure, to encourage conser- vation. The Electric Director indicated that he will request that the City Attorney prepare a resolution for adoption in July for the first step increase. Mr. Lindley responded to an inquiry from Mr. Kirkpatrick that the efforts on voluntary cut backs for commercial customers have had good results. He said they have been offered programs to better manage their loads and shift their uses. Mr. Lindley reviewed the two conservation programs for resi- dential customers--the Residential Conservation Service (R.C.S. ) and the Home Weatherization Audit Program. He indicated that these programs have received a fairly good response, but added that the response is somewhat dependent on the need to conserve. , Mayor Gard asked for some comparative figures on the percentage of utilityIII costs to large users by areas. A / Council Members complimented the Electric Director for his presentation and 2 for providing the comparative data needed. No action was taken at this time. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal of Use Permit UP-50-82, by Ruth Olson The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Gard opened the continued public hearing re the appeal of Use Permit UP-50-82 , by Ruth Olson. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Continued Public Hearing The Deputy City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. It was the recommendation of staff that the hearing be continued to July 6, 1982, at the request of the applicant' s attorney. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the public hearing re the appeal of Use Permit UP-50-82, by Ruth Olson, be continued to 7:30 P.M. , July 6, 1982. The Vote: III 1 :71I Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-lA-82, by the City of Redding The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-lA-82, by the City of Redding. 6/21/82 161 The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendation dated June 16, 1982 The Deputy City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Senior Associate Planner Keaney reviewed the memorandum to Council dated June 16, 1982. He stated that the Planning Commission has recommended rezoning for the area generally located east of Olney Creek, west of Riverside Drive, north of Island Drive and south of Lucerne Court. The proposal is to rezone these properties from U Unclassified District to R-1 , R1-B1 , and R1-B10, Single Family Residential Districts and U-F Unclassified District combined with Site Plan Review District. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph. Mr. Keaney advised that the rezoning was initiated by staff as part of the implementation of the Cascade Area General Plan Amendment. He noted that the proposed rezoning is consistent with the General Plan and recognizes the existing single-family residential nature of the area and also the flood plain of Olney Creek. Mr. Keaney indicated that there has been minimal response from the property owners 5 concerning this rezoning. It is recommended that after public testimony, the hearing be con- tinued to the meeting of July 6, 1982, to allow for preparation of the necessary ordinance. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-1A-82, by ft / the City of Redding, be continued to 7:30 P.M. , July 6, 1982, and / instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re Energy Building Regulations Senior Associate Planner Keaney reviewed the Planning Director's memo to Council dated June 2, 1982. He advised that effective July 13, 1982, the City will have to enforce new and more-restrictive State Energy Regulations , which will require more time to plan-check each residence. He added that the new standards impose significant responsibilities for ensuring compliance through actual field inspections. a.. Mr. Keaney outlined the proposed new fees as authorized by the Public Resources Code, to cover extra costs incurred by the City to enforce the new standards. He also noted that an additional building inspector will be needed when building activity returns to the levels experienced from 1976 to 1979. It is recommended that a resolution be adopted implementing the fees, the effective date to be the same as the State's regulations. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Resolution No. 82-87 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding assessing fees to cover cost of enforcement of energy conservation standards. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Kirkpatrick, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Fulton, and Pugh 7 Resolution No. 82-87 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 6/21/82 1 s 162 t i i i EIR-1-82 - Municipal Airport Plan The Final EIR-1-82 for the Municipal Airport Area General Plan Amendment was submitted to Council for review. Mr. Keaney noted that prior to any action by Council on the Airport Area Plan, the final EIR must be certi- fied.,j He further noted that the issue of traffic circulation and the / airport bypass has been an area of significant disagreement between the three jurisdictions involved, Redding, Anderson, and Shasta County. He stated that other concerns with the Plan are reasonably resolved. III I This was an information item and no action was taken by Council . THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR - Group Medical , Dental , Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits for City Employees Personnel Officer Bristow reviewed his memorandum to Council dated June 17, 1982. He stated that pursuant to the City's agreement with the IBEW, a broadened benefit package is being instituted for City employees. It has recently been determined by staff that it would be in the City's best interest to remarket the City' s benefit package. Mr. Bristow advised that x proposals have been analyzed and it is recommended that the City utilize Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. as a third part administrator for basic health and dental claims for City employees. It is further recommended that the tCity enter into an agreement with the North American Life and Casualty Company of Chicago for life insurance benefits. Mr. Bristow recommended that the followingfour actions be taken: r 1 . The staff be authorized to enter into a contract with Arthur J. Gallagher & Company to handle the City' s health and dental program at a cost of $4.25 per employees per month. 2. The City purchase life insurance coverage through the North American III IIILife and Casualty Company of Minneapolis, Minn. 3. Authorization be given to staff to give 30 days notice to Cal-West that we are terminating our administrative-services-only-agreement with them effective August 1 , 1982. 4. Authorization be given to staff to enter into an agreement with Standard Life of Oregon for the long term disability benefit. ' CI MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick approving the recommendation of staff as hereinabove stated. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re Building Security City Attorney Hays recommended adoption of an ordinance to provide a minimum thickness of 1 3/8" for doors to duplexes and single family resi- dences, as is now required for apartments and commercial buildings. He stated that this was unintentionally omitted from the previous ordinance. Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance No. 1587 for first reading, an ordi- nance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 16.09 of /� the Redding Municipal Code by repealing a portion of Section 16.09.100 and �`� substituting new language, pertaining to building security in duplexes and single family dwellings. SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM III City Attorney Hays advised that the following Claim for Personal Injury has been settled by the City Insurance Carrier: Z Gladys E. Pringle - Claim filed 1/12/82 F 1 A 5 i. k 6/21/82 k A, 163 SUMMONS AND COMPLAINTS City Attorney Hays advised that the following Summons and Complaints have been received by the City of Redding: Kenneth Kramerman vs. City of Redding - Claim for Damages j 3 John Curtis vs. City of Redding et al - Claim for Personal Injuries These matters were referred to the City Insurance Carrier. REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION At the hour of 7:45 P.M. , an Executive Session was held to discuss personnel matters. The meeting reconvened at 8:10 P.M. 3S2- ROUTINE 2ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Civil Aeronautics Board: Various Airlines, Order Dismissing Applications for Compensation Pacific Gas and Electric Company: Notice of Application to Decrease Electric Rates Pacific Telephone: Notice of Depreciation Filing and Public Hearing Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association: Publicity ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:10 P.M. , the meeting was adjourned. I APPROVED: 411°- ' 1 a 0 dYtt4"._ 3 Mayor and ATTEST: City Clerk by (,` e—e—, . i2/ Deputy City Clerk / 1 ei 1 j5 15 1 tle 4 6/21/82 2