CITY
COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE OF
MEETING:
June 1, 2004
TIME OF
MEETING:
7:00 P.M.
PLACE OF
MEETING: RED
BLUFF COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
The agenda for this meeting
was posted pursuant to Resolution No. 28-1995
Councilmembers
Present: Larry
Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem
Andy
Houghton
Russ
Frey
Gregg
Avilla
Councilmembers
Absent: Forrest
Flynn, Mayor (Absent - Excused)
Staff
Present:
Susan Price, City Manager
Richard Crabtree, City Attorney
Gary Antone, Director of Public Works
Charles Hayden, Planning Director
Gloria Shepherd, City
Clerk
Margaret Van Warmerdam,
Director of Finance
Tessa Pritchard, Human
Resources Director
Michael Damon, Fire Chief
Al Shamblin, Police Chief
Robb Gibbs, Director of Parks and Recreation
Venita Philbrick, City Treasurer
Michael Damon, Fire Chief, led the Pledge of Allegiance at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Stevens and the assemblage joined in.
CALIFORNIA ARTS SCHOLARS
DAY
Mayor Pro Tem Stevens proclaimed June 4, 2004 as “California Arts Scholars Day” and presented the proclamation to Paula Bradley, a Junior at Mercy High School who received the notable California Arts Scholars Medallion from the distinguished 2004 California State Summer School for the Arts Program. She was praised for her very distinct and original style of art that comes from her heart.
RELAY FOR LIFE MONTH – Bob Logan, Manager
American Cancer Society
Mayor Pro Tem Stevens, proclaimed the month of June 2004 be designated as Relay For Life Month and presented the proclamation to Bob Logan, Manager of American Cancer Society. Mr. Logan expressed thanks and appreciation to the community for all of their support and for the exceptional job of taking up the fight against cancer.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S/C Avilla, Houghton to pull
item number five for discussion and to approve the remaining Consent
Calendar.
AYES: Councilmembers: Avilla, Frey, Houghton and Stevens
NOES:
None
ABSENT OR NOT
VOTING:
Councilmember Flynn (Absent – Excused)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 18,
2004
TREASURER’S REPORT
Approved 4-0-1
RESOLUTION NO. 29-2004; A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RED BLUFF ORDERING AN ELECTION, REQUESTING COUNTY
ELECTIONS TO CONDUCT THE ELECTION, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF THE ELECTION AND
DETERMING CHARGES FOR CANDIDATES’S STATEMENTS.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RED BLUFF AND THE RED BLUFF JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE RED BLUFF UNION HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING POOL.
Councilmember Houghton asked for clarification of
whether this could replace the swimming program with the McGlynn Pool. It was
explained that this was only a standard agreement that is in place each year and
is only a supplemental use of the High School Pool when they are not in
session.
M/S/C
Avilla, Houghton to approve agreement between the City of Red Bluff and
the Red Bluff Joint Union High School District for the Operation of the Red
Bluff Union High School Swimming Pool.
AYES: Councilmembers: Avilla, Frey, Houghton and Stevens
NOES:
None
ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: Flynn (Absent - Excused)
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT MEDICAL EVALUATIONS OF RED BLUFF FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
Approved 4-0-1
RESOLUTION NO. 27-2004, DESIGNATION OF NO PARKING ZONE ALONG STATE STREET AND MAIN STREET.
Approved 4-0-1
ASPHALT CONCRETE, PAVING ASPHALT, PG&E SAND
Approved 4-0-1
AMERICAN CROWN CIRCUS TO PROVIDE PERFORMANCE ON JUNE 3, 2004 AT RED BLUFF RIVER PARK
Approved 4-0-1
CHLORINE AND SODIUM BISULFITE BID AWARDS
Approved 4-0-1
PROPOSED UTILITY RATE INCREASE FOR AIRPORT BUILDING LEASE SPACE, 1800 AIRPORT BLVD
Approved 4-0-1
PARKING CITATION ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
Approved 4-0-1
REQUEST TO USE PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEES (IMPACT FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,802.00 FOR REBAR INSTALLATION FOR THE DIAMOND PARK SKATEPARK PROJECT.
Approved 4-0-1
CURRENT
BUSINESS
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY
TAX
Susan Price, City Manager,
reviewed the staff report and gave staff’s recommendation to discuss the City’s
Transient Occupancy Tax rate and provide direction to
staff.
This is unrestricted revenue
that goes directly into the General Fund although some funds can be budgeted for
economic and tourism activities.
The TOT tax helps to provide help and offset the general expenses from
special events in the City. The
deadline to put this on the ballot for an increase in the current rate is July
28, 2004.
Marshall Pike, Chairman of
the Visitors Bureau, spoke on behalf of hotel operators in town and asked that
they be allowed the opportunity to speak to this issue.
M/S/C Avilla, Frey to approve placing this item
on the June 15, 2004 Agenda for discussion with proper notification to
interested parties to attend.
AYES: Councilmembers: Avilla, Frey, Houghton and Stevens
NOES:
None
ABSENT OR NOT
VOTING:
Flynn (Absent - Excused)
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES TAX)
Susan Price, City Manager, reviewed the staff report
and gave staff’s recommendation to discuss the City’s sales tax rate and provide
direction to staff.
According to the law, the General Purpose Tax can be used for
anything and goes into the general fund to be spent at the discretion of the
Council and the law requires only a majority vote to pass it. A Special Purpose Tax where the voters
have been promised that the tax dollars would only be used for restricted uses
such as road repairs, or Police and Fire requires a two thirds vote to pass
it.
M/S/C Avilla, Frey to move this
item to the June 15, 2004 agenda for further discussion about putting this on
the ballot and allow staff to proceed in gathering alternative information on
the types of taxes and the specific ballot language to be used, with the option
to continue discussion into July if needed.
AYES: Councilmembers: Avilla, Frey, Houghton and Stevens
NOES:
None
ABSENT OR NOT
VOTING:
Flynn (Absent - Excused)
REPORT ON SALES TAX
Margaret Van Warmerdam, Finance Director, reviewed
the staff report and gave staff’s recommendation to review the Sales Tax
Quarterly Report of First Quarter Receipts for Fourth Quarter Sales (Oct. – Dec.
2003)
Informational only
WELLNESS CENTER PROJECT REQUEST FOR
COLLATERAL SUBSTITUTION FOR CDBG LOAN
Susan Price, City Manager, reviewed the staff report and gave staff’s recommendation to approve the request for collateral substitution for the Wellness Center Economic Development CDBG Loan.
The substitution collateral
would be 256 approximate acres on 36 West near Ed Stroman’s home rather than
using his house as the collateral.
M/S/C Frey, Houghton to approve the request for collateral substitution for the Wellness Center Economic Development CDBG Loan.
AYES: Councilmembers: Avilla, Frey, Houghton and Stevens
NOES:
None
ABSENT OR NOT
VOTING:
Flynn (Absent - Excused)
J.D. Ellison, Sr. Building
Director/Official, reviewed the staff report and gave staff’s recommendation to
consider Building Department’s completed full year report provided for future
references in making future decisions concerning the Building
Department.
Margaret Van Warmerdam,
Finance Director, stated that the Building and Planning are a part of a separate
Enterprise Fund with a portion funded by the General Fund. The Enterprise Fund is operated like a
business and funds are kept separately in order to set aside capital in order to
break even and reduce the amount of general funds needed for operation.
J.D. Ellison, Sr., Building
Director/Official, reviewed the staff report and gave an overview regarding the
Intern Program from Butte College and what is included in the Building Inspector
qualifications to inspect.
Recognition was given to
Steve Ayers, class of 2003/2004 Butte College Building Inspection Technology and
graduate of the City Intern participant program. Recognition was also given to
Patrick Fox who came through the internship in last year’s class and is
currently doing Code Enforcement.
Al Shamblin, Police Chief, reviewed the staff report and gave staff’s recommendation to approve the firearms upgrade and the following:
1.
Declare
all unused City owned firearms as surplus.
2.
Declare
all retained or confiscated weapons
as nuisance weapons
3.
Authorize the exchange of
weapons between the City of Red Bluff and LC Action, with the stipulation that
nuisance weapons will be turned over to them between July 1st and
10th of 2004.
4.
Approve
a supplemental budget appropriation not to exceed $1,399.33 for the additional
costs associated with the exchange.
In exchange for the new
weapons they will include the old firearms along with $1,300 for the newer
weapons on the market like the, Glock Automatic. The Firearms Dealers will then
sell those old firearms off.
M/S/C Frey Houghton to approve the
firearms upgrades.
AYES: Councilmembers: Avilla, Frey, Houghton and Stevens
NOES:
None
ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: Flynn (Absent - Excused)
POLICE DEPARTMENT FRONT COUNTER SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS
Gary Antone, Public Works Director, reviewed the staff report and gave staff’s recommendation to discuss the Police Department front counter security improvements and direct staff accordingly:
1. Authorize staff to proceed with the advertisement and bid of the project.
2. Authorized the expenditure of funds for the project from Fund 24-33, Police Protection Impact Fees; projected 6/30/04 fund balance of $68,544.
3. Delay the project until a funding source can be identified.
Police Chief Al Shamblin noted that dealing with hostile people in the front lobby area requires security to the staff.
M/S/C Avilla, Houghton to approve
items one and two to improve the Police Department front counter
security.
AYES: Councilmembers: Avilla, Frey, Houghton and Stevens
NOES:
None
ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: Flynn (Absent - Excused)
BLACKTOP BLUES SOCIETY REQUEST TO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT ON JULY 4TH AT THE RED BLUFF RIVER PARK
Robb Gibbs, Parks and Recreation Director, reviewed the staff report and gave staff’s recommendation to approve the Blacktop Blues Society’s request to provide entertainment on July 4th at the River Park, and direct staff to work with the group to meet any further City requirements.
M/S/C Frey, Houghton to approve the Blacktop Blues Society’s request to provide entertainment on July 4th at the River Park, and direct staff to work with the group to meet any further City requirements.
AYES: Councilmembers: Avilla, Frey, Houghton and Stevens
NOES:
None
ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: Flynn (Absent - Excused)
REQUEST TO USE DONATION FUNDING RAISED BY
THE BLUES FOR THE POOL COMMITTEE TO OPEN THE MCGLYNN POOL ON JUNE 21,
2004
Robb Gibbs, Parks and Recreation Director, reviewed the staff report and gave staff’s recommendation to approve the following:
1. Opening of pool June 21, 2004.
2. Funding for operation (salaries & facility) will be provided by donations.
3. Schedule will be revised to not exceed amount of monies raised.
4. Finance Department will work out agreement with Tehama County Education Foundation to transfer the necessary funds to meet expenditures.
Continual events and donations are being raised for monies for this event.
M/S/C Frey, Avilla to approve the
opening of the McGlynn Pool June 21, 2004 and fund operation according to funds
raised and finances transferred per agreement with Tehama County Education
Finance Department to meet expenditures.
AYES: Councilmembers: Avilla, Frey, Houghton and Stevens
NOES:
None
ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: Flynn (Absent - Excused)
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL
COMMENTS
Al Shamblin, Police Chief, invited everyone to attend the Awards Ceremony on June 2, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. to reward staff in the Police Department for various services they have done over the last year. It will held at the Community Center along with refreshments and should last about an hour to an hour and a half.
Mayor Pro Tem Stevens will not be able to attend but extended congratulations to those honored. Councilmembers Avilla, Frey and Houghton wished those honored congratulations as well and will attempt to make a brief attendance if their schedules allow.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:30 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Stevens
adjourned the meeting to June 15, 2004 at 7:00 P.M., in the Red Bluff City
Council Chambers.
Mayor
ATTEST: