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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2002-11-19 238 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California November 19,2002, 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member-elect John Mathena. The Invocation was offered by Interim Director Jim Dahl, Good News Rescue Mission. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kight with the following Council Members present: Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall. I Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City Manager Starman, City Attorney Fuller, Development Services Director Hamilton, City Engineer Goodwin, Fire Chief Gunsauls, Support Services Director Kersten, Community Services Director Niemer, Planning Manger Keaney, Senior Planner Manuel, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley. PRESENTATION - Partnership Award by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (A-050-140) California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Unit Chief Duane Fry presented the Redding Fire Department with a California Department of Forestry Director's Partnership Award for its sustained support of the values and mission of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF) and the spirit of cooperation exhibited by Redding Fire administrators and firefighters. Redding Fire Chief Gunsauls accepted the award on behalf of the Redding Fire Department and expressed appreciation to CDF for the recognition and the superior relationship between the Departments. PRESENTATION - Big Bike Weekend Committee (R-006-250) Mayor Kight presented personalized denim shirts on behalf of the City in appreciation of the hard work and dedication by Big Bike Weekend Committee Members Howard Stubblefield, Dick Matioli, Dave Gatti, Ron Evans, Sharon Smith, Dick Sherwood, Pat Sherwood, Roy Maloney, Sandra Reed, Cassandra Curl, Lori Nipar, Doug Carney, Bonnie Sharp, and Matt Mattison. He thanked the Committee Members for their contributions to the community and for the donation of $7,000 in proceeds from the event this year to assist funding a Channel 8 Tourism Video for the City. I On behalf of the Committee, Howard Stubblefield, thanked the City Council and City staff for their support and for providing a City in which the residents can proudly promote such events. Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of November 5, 2002 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.9, check numbers 801140 through 801496 inclusive, in the amount of $4,217,398.30, for the period of November 5, 2002, through November 14,2002; Wire Transfers for the period of November 1,2002, through November 15,2002, in the amount of$469,053.85; and Payroll Register No. 10, electronic deposit transaction numbers 116470 through 117136 and check numbers 500868 through 501126 inclusive, in the amount of $1,818,464.77, for the period of October 27, 2002, through November 9,2002, be approved. TOTAL: $6,504,916.92 I 11/19/2002 239 Resolution - Designating Downtown Redding as City's "Civic Area" and request installation of signs on 1-5 and SR-44 directing traffic to the Civic Area (T -080-720) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Resolution No. 2002-159 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding designating Downtown Redding as the City's "Civic Area" and making a request to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the installation of signs guiding traffic from 1-5 to westbound SR-44 towards Market Street to the Civic Area. I Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3608, Electric Utility Trench and Excavation Work (B-050-100 & E-090-160-320) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 3608, Electric Utility Trench and Excavation Work, be awarded to Solid Rock Construction, in the amount of$233,550 to perform trenching and excavation work for the period of January 1,2003, to December 31, 2003, and authorizing the Purchasing Officer to extend the award one year if mutually agreeable. Resolution - Authorizing purchase of 12 police vehicles (B-050-100 & P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Resolution No. 2002-160 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the purchase of 12 new marked police vehicles through the Procurement Division of the California Department of General Services in an approximate amount of $318,960. I Resolution - Appropriating proceeds ofthe Toshiba Corporation settlement to the mobile data project (B-130-070 & P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Resolution No. 2002-161 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 70th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 accepting $38,310 from Toshiba Corporation as proceeds from a class action lawsuit and appropriating $38,310 for the Police Department's Mobile Data System for fiscal year 2002-03. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3604, traffic signal at Hilltop Drive and Peppertree Lane (B-050-020 & T -080-700) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3604, Traffic Signal at Hilltop Drive and Peppertree Lane (Job No. 2157), be awarded to Hand H Electric for the Base Bid plus Additive Alternate in the amount of $129,112; with an additional $13,000 for engineering and inspection fees, and $20,000 for a construction contingency fund for a total cost amount of $162,112. Carl Arness, Redding resident, expressed concern regarding the cost to beautify traffic signals. He preferred beautification in the form of landscaping at intersections rather than decorative light standards. Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Hidden Hills Subdivision Unit 3 (S-100-273) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the Final Map for Hidden Hills Subdivision Unit 3 (S-3-01), located west of Churn Creek Road and south of Bodenhamer Boulevard, by Lyle Tullis and Charles Heller be approved, the Mayor be authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk be instructed to file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder and release the developer's deposit for construction of Bodenhammer Boulevard. I Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3600, Cypress Avenue widening project (B-050-020 & S-070-100-072) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3600, Cypress Avenue Widening Project (Job No. 2119), be awarded to Blaisdell Construction in the amount of$1 ,684,617.50; with an additional $168,461 for administration and inspection fees, and a $168,461 construction contingency fee, for a total bid amount of$2,021,539.50. Traffic Signal Improvements - Develop Cooperation Agreement with Caltrans (T -080-700) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve in concept upgrading traffic signals at the intersections of Eureka Way (SR299)/Magnolia Street and Market Street (SR273)/Caterpillar Road to include protected left-turn phasing, and direct staff to prepare a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for future Council consideration. 11/19/2002 240 MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. The Vote: A YES: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2002-159, 2002-160, and 2002-161 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. LETTER OF RESIGNATION - Ron Largent (B-080-300) Mayor Kight recommended acceptance of the letter of resignation received from Ron Largent terminating his tenure from the Redding Planning Commission effective immediately. He thanked Mr. Largent for his service to the City. I MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Stegall, accepting the resignation of Ron Largent from the Redding Planning Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARING - Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds (D-050-175/R-006/C-175-825-100) At the hour of7:00 p.m., Mayor/Chair Kight convened the Special Meeting of the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority for ajoint meeting with the City Council, and also opened the public hearing regarding the proposed issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds to finance certain recreational facilities and refinance certain public safety communication facilities (Shascom facility). The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk: I Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Deputy City Manager Starman recommended that the public hearing be continued to the meeting of December 3,2002. MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, continuing the public hearing regarding the proposed issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds to finance certain recreational facilities and refinance certain public safety communication facilities (Shascom facility). The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. At the hour of7:25 p.m., Mayor/Agency Chair Kight adjourned the Special Meeting of the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority. PUBLIC HEARING - General Plan Amendment GP A-3-02; and RESOLUTION - Adopting a Negative Declaration and amendments to the General Plan (G-030-010) The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Kight opened the public hearing regarding the proposed General Plan Amendment Application GP A-3-02 to bring various properties into conformance with the General Plan adopted in October 2000. The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk: I Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing City Clerk Strohmayer advised that a letter was received from Mari Marien in opposition to "Commercial" designations in the Trinity Street Area and from David Codromae, Mike Twohey, Keith D. Oilar, and Crystal Brownwood citing traffic hazards generated by the church located on Logan Avenue and Munchkin University located on Railroad Avenue. Development Services Director Hamilton provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated November 4, 2002, recalling that the Planning Commission held a public 11/19/2002 241 hearing on October 8, 2002, to reclassify a number of properties on the General Plan Diagram. At that hearing, only one citizen addressed the issue expressing support for the proposed action. Mr. Hamilton noted that since that time, residents in the area of Trinity and California Streets have expressed concerns regarding reclassification of properties from "Residential, 20 to 30 units per acre" to "General Commercial," and a letter from residents in the area of Logan Street and Railroad A venue citing traffic safety concerns due to property use in that area as a daycare center. He pointed out, however, that the daycare center traffic safety issue is not a General Plan matter. I Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution adopting the Negative Declaration, make the necessary findings, and approve General Plan Amendment Application (GP A-3-02) as follows: 1. 1440, 1450, 1470 Foxtail Court, 2641 Reservoir Lane, and 2630 Heather Lane from "Residential, 10 to 20 units per acre" to "Public Facilities or Institutional." 2. 1803 Placer Street, 1716, 1742, 1754 Court Street, and 1822 Sacramento Street from "Public Facilities or Institutional" to "Neighborhood Commercial" and "General Office. " 3. 1015 Mistletoe Lane, 2105, 2115 Chum Creek Road from "General Office" to "Neighborhood Commercial" and "General Office." 4. 634 St. Marks Street from "Residential, 3.5 to 6 units per acre" to "Limited Office." 5. 901 Grange Street from "Neighborhood Commercial" to "Residential, 6 to 10 units per acre." 6. 980 Lake Boulevard from "Residential, 10 to 20 units per acre" to "General Commercial. " 7. 1434, 1436, 1448, 1458, 1522, 1536, 1548 Trinity Street, and 1095 Center Street from "Residential, 20 to 30 units per acre" to "General Commercial." 8. 1201 Industrial Street, 1040, 1050, 1080, 1090, 1200 East Cypress Avenue from "Residential, 10 to 20 units per acre" to "Heavy Commercial;" "Residential, 10 to 20 units per acre" to "Shopping Center;" and "Shopping Center" to "Residential, 10 to 20 units per acre." 9. 2836 through 3404 Railroad Avenue, 1747 Eugenia Avenue, 1721 Henry Avenue, 1735 and 1734 Milo Avenue from "Residential, 6 to 10 units per acre" to "Heavy Commercial. " 10. 3422 Railroad Avenue from "Residential, 6 to 10 units per acre" to "Neighborhood Commercial. " 11. 2536,2620,2700 Railroad Avenue, and 1717 Logan Street from "Residential, 6 to 10 units per acre" to "Heavy Commercial." 12. 2750,2770 West Street, 1914, 1934, and 1938 Linden Avenue from "General Office" to "Residential, 6 to 10 units per acre." I Mr. Hamilton also recommended that the City Council reaffirm the General Plan Amendment of 1988 designating the Trinity Street property (Amendment No.7) "Commercial," explaining that a mapping error at that time left the property "Residential, 20 to 30 units per acre" when it was designated as "Commercial." I Senior Planner Manuel explained that there are 12 separate items for the General Plan, but Amendment No.7 (1434,1436,1448,1458,1522,1536,1548 Trinity Street and 1095 Center Street from "Residential, 20 to 30 units per acre" to "General Commercial") is the only area which received citizen opposition. He noted that most of the properties in question are owned by Mr. Terry Miller, and were designated as "Commercial" designation through a General Plan Amendment in 1988 and subsequently received use permits for car dealerships on two lots. Recently, however, it has come to the attention of staff that some other properties on Trinity Street contain businesses which do not have permits. Mr. Manuel . stated that staff is awaiting completion of GPA-3-02 before enforcing compliance of those businesses operating without permits. Terry Miller, explained that while he owns the property on Trinity Street which houses Miller Auto Center, the dealership is owned by family members and believes it is possible that the dealership may move from the location within the next five to ten years. He opined that in the meantime, however, a car dealership provides a suitable buffer for residential property, but acknowledged concerns of residents and members of the Trinity Street American Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church (Zion Church) regarding commercial encroachment. He explained that he is willing to sell the lots on which the Zion Church is located to its members together with a small portion of the property near the alley and the residential property north of the church for $300,000. He proposed that the Zion Church could use the proceeds of a recent grant award of$150,000 as a downpayment, and additional payments of $1900 per month would pay the balance in six to seven years. Mr. Miller added 11/19/2002 242 that upon payment of the balance, he would remove three existing houses and convert that property to a parking lot for the Zion Church. Jim Mark, representing the Committee to Save Redding's Historic Church, confirmed that State Proposition 40 funds were received and will be used to preserv~ Redding's (and possibly California's) oldest AME Zion Church. He thanked Mr. Miller for the offer to sell. Mari Marien, Chair of the Committee for Preservation of North Trinity to Riverside including Center, California, and Prince Streets, urged the City Council not to approve proposed General Plan Amendment No.7 and leave the "Residential" designation in that area. She alleged that Mr. Miller possesses an expired use permit and, therefore, is illegally operating a business along with other businesses operating without permits. She submitted two petitions in favor of preserving the "Residential" designation in that area. I Beverly Harrison, Redding resident, urged retention of the "Residential" designation of the Trinity Street property, and opined that the historic Zion Church is a City treasure. Donald Pugh, Redding resident, stated he is Associate Pastor for another church located on Logan Street designated "Heavy Commercial" (Amendment No. 11), and asked for assurance that operation, expansion, or rebuilding of the church (should that be necessary) will not be inhibited. Mr. Hamilton stated Mr. Pugh will be provided with a copy of the New Zoning Ordinance adopted last month which addresses his concern. Mayor Kight determined that no one else wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. Senior Planner Manuel stated that Mari Marien's concern regarding an "expired" use permit was overstated explaining that a valid use permit was obtained to operate the car dealership on Trinity Street and although a portion of the lot is not yet developed in accordance with the permit, use permits do not expire without formal revocation. Council Member Pohlmeyer clarified that actions taken in regard to the General Plan Amendment under consideration will have no effect on the status of the AME Zion Church at Trinity Street. I In response to Council Member Stegall, Mr. Manuel explained that if zoning was left "Residential" in the Trinity Street Area, currently operating "commercial" businesses would be considered "legal, non conforming" uses and allowed to continue operation, but if the land is sold or the business ceases operation, commercial enterprises could not continue there and the property would revert to "Residential." Council Member Cibula advised he will abstain from voting on Amendment No.7 due to a conflict of interest, and requested that it be considered under a separate motion. MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Stegall, adopting Resolution No. 2002-162, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding making findings and adopting a Negative Declaration and Amendments Nos. 1-6 and 8-12 as described in General Plan Amendment Application GP A-3-02. The Vote: A YES: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, approving retention of the designation of "Residential, 20-30 units per acre" for General Plan Application GP A-3-02 Amendment No.7 - Trinity Street Area (Area), authorizing previously approved commercial uses in the Area as "legal non-conforming uses," and directing staff to bring all properties in the Area to "legal non-conforming use" compliance through the permitting process. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - Cibula ABSENT: Council Members - None I At the hour of 8:20 p.m., Mayor Kight declared the meeting in recess. At the hour of 8:23 p.m., Mayor Kight reconvened the meeting. 11/19/2002 243 PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-02, Vista Ridge Estates, Unit 2 (S-100-778) The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Kight opened the public hearing regarding the appeal of the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-02, Vista Ridge Estates, Unit 2. The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk: I Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Development Services Director Hamilton highlighted the Report to City Council dated November 8, 2002, recalling that the Planning Commission approved Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-02, Vista Ridge Estates, Unit 2, by Opus Development, Inc. with certain Conditions. He noted that Opus Development appealed Condition No.6 requiring secondary access, and Condition No. 31 requiring residential fire sprinkler systems on specific lots abutting areas defined as "high wildland" fire potential. I Planning Manger Keaney provided an in depth explanation of the appealed Conditions, explaining that both are General Plan policies set forth in the Health and Safety Element as HS4I and HS4J. With respect to Condition No.6, he related that the project will ultimately produce approximately 102 homes with only one point of ingress and egress. The General Plan requires that residential neighborhoods with 50 or more dwelling units must have at least two points of public-street access, and cul-de-sac streets shall not exceed 600 feet in length. Mr. Keaney pointed out that if Buckthorn Drive is not utilized as a second access, it will be a dead-end street approximately 2,360 feet in length, and the Planning Commission has designated Buckthorn Drive as the most feasible alternative. Although the proposed intersection of Buckthorn and Tanglewood Drives will be offset, staff believes it an acceptable alternative until future development requires further modifications and improvements. He stated that the Tanglewood Home Owners Association opposed using Buckthorn Drive for access to the proposed project, while residents of the existing Vista Ridge development expressed support for a second access in the area in light of the 1999 fire and ultimate evacuation of the subdivision. Mr. Keaney stated that in its appeal, Opus Development suggests modification of Condition No.6 to provide a gated emergency access connection between Buckthorn Drive and the subdivision. However, he noted that the Planning Commission determined during its feasibility considerations that a gated emergency access does not satisfy the public access standard as set forth in the General Plan. Mr. Keaney explained that Condition No. 31 requires residential fire sprinkler systems be installed to reduce fire danger in homes abutting an area of "high wildland" fire potential. The specific lots were designated by Fire Marshal Becker based on the level of hazard involved from surrounding wildland exposure. He advised that Opus Development asked that Condition 31 be eliminated although the same condition was required by the City for two subdivisions to the north. I Fire Marshal Becker explained that the west side ofI-5, and the Redding area as a whole, is especially susceptible to fires due to high temperatures, low humidity, winds, and abundant wildland fuel. He related that City measures for mitigation of fire danger are taken from the State Urban Interface Wildland Code and the recommendation in this instance is for non- combustible siding, roofing, and fire sprinkler systems on all designated dwellings. He noted that part of the mitigation measure is to prevent fires that could start in and around the home and spread to adjoining wildland areas, or from wildland areas to homes. He added that the current response time to this area is approximately eight minutes. Council Member Cibula understood the purpose of a sprinkler system for fires within a home, but questioned the rationale for such a system to mitigate a fire which starts in a wildland area. Mr. Becker responded that coupled with non-combustible roofing and siding material requirements, a fire sprinkler system can keep items within a home from igniting. In response to Mayor Kight, Mr. Becker explained that vegetation clearance and setbacks are not part of the conditions of approval for this subdivision, because the developer does not own the property to the west and north. Mr. Keaney concurred and added that most of the property adjoining the subdivision is zoned for development. 11/1912002 244 Mr. Keaney recommended denial of the appeal, but cautioned that if either of the Conditions were significantly modified, the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project must be revised to reflect the changes, recirculated for public comment, and returned for approval to the City Council sometime in January 2003. Eihnard Diaz, representing Opus Development, Inc. (Opus), explained that although Opus is willing to provide the secondary access to Buckthorn Drive, that access will be temporary until future access to the north and west is provided utilizing Tanglewood or Montcrest Drives. He noted that Condition No.6 is an interim solution at best and opined that a gated secondary access would suffice until a permanent access was provided. With regard to Condition No. 31, Mr. Diaz contended that the property is not defined a "High Hazard Zone" or a "Wildland" area as set forth on maps of the City. Mr. Diaz explained that an additional problem with installation of residential fire sprinkler systems is "accidental discharge" which can cause significant water damage and in some cases mold, which can make a home uninhabitable and uninsurable. He contended that the need for fire sprinklers is unjustified and asked that the policy be reevaluated. Mr. Diaz further asserted that vegetation management is a more effective way of reducing fire potential and recommended that the City aggressively enforce its vegetation management system to other property owners in the area. I Orpha Matthews, Dan Matthews, and Jay Sturges, Redding residents, urged the City Council to uphold the City's General Plan, citing their evacuation experience during the Vista Ridge area fire in 1999 and asked for a secondary non-gated access. Mayor Kight determined that no one else wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. Mayor Kight, Council Member Pohlmeyer, and Council Member McGeorge opined that the topography of the area will allow development in the near future and believed the fire sprinkler system requirement to be an unnecessary expense, preferring aggressive vegetation removal on properties north and west to provide fire breaks. In response to Council Member Cibula, Fire Marshal Becker explained that although the property is not in a "Very High Hazard" zone as defined on City maps, it fulfills the definition of a "High Wildland Urban Interface" area. He also reported that sprinkler systems have been available for sixteen years and statistically only 1 in 16 million fail. He assured Council that insurance savings for sprinkler systems can be substantial. I Council Member Pohlmeyer requested that staff provide periodic updates on the Vegetation Management Program. Council Member Stegall expressed support for fire sprinkler systems and requested that the two conditions be addressed by separate motions. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, denying the appeal of Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-02, Vista Ridge Estates II by Opus Development, Inc. with regard to Condition No.6, secondary access. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, upholding the appeal of Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-02, Vista Ridge Estates II by Opus Development, Inc. with regard to Condition No. 31, residential fire sprinklers. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Kight NOES: Council Members - Cibula and Stegall ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None I UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Sports Complex (A-050-080 & P-050-600-200) Assistant City Manager Perry stated that the sedimentation basins have been installed at the Sports Complex, and pad sites will be installed this week. He added that undergrounding has begun. 11/19/2002 245 UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - General Plan Status (A-050-080 & G-030) City Manager Warren suggested that due to the late hour, the status report for the General Plan be deferred to the meeting of December 3,2002. It was the consensus of the City Council to defer the update on the status of the General Plan to the meeting of December 3,2002. I NORTHEAST FIRE STATION (C-050-275 & P-150-070) City Manager Warren recalled that at the City Council meeting of October 16, 2002, staff was directed to develop a plan to construct a fire station in the northeast area of the City within the next 12 to 18 months, with funding to fit within the 1 0- Year Financial Plan, and invite citizen input. Mr. Warren stated that he, Fire Chief Gunsauls, Deputy Fire Chief Kaylor, and Administrative Services Director Bachman met with citizens of the Vineyard and Shasta Hills Estates Subdivisions and the Administrator for Redding Medical Center to discuss the feasibility of the northeast area fire station. Mr. Warren advised that Fire Chief Gunsauls provided seven options for consideration at the meetings: 1) Hire nine additional personnel in the amount of $850,000 (new three-person company); 2) hire six additional personnel in the amount of$650,000 (new two-person company); 3) relocate Fire Station 3 to a new northeast fire station; 4) relocate one engine from Fire Station No.5 to a new northeast fire station; 5) reduce the number of three-person companies from four to two; 6) propose sales tax increase to enhance emergency services; and 7) relocate Fire Department resources from Redding Municipal Airport to the northeast area and provide Airport crash, fire, and rescue services in a different manner. Mr. Warren related that the group designated Option 7 as the most viable alternative. I Mr. Warren explained that the decision to close Fire Station No.7 and relocate personnel to the new fire station was based heavily on the fact that it has the least amount of calls (only 11 last year). However, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires that fire suppression services be available one hour before and twenty minutes after arrival and departure of airplanes with 30 seats or more. In order to meet this mandate, the City would have to outsource to provide services for incoming and outgoing airplanes, and the Redding Fire Department would retain responsibility for structures at the Airport. He added that Fire Station Nos. 4 and 5 already provide response to the area surrounding the Airport. When the northeast area fire station is operational, call loads will be redistributed. Mr. Warren stated that fire station construction costs are estimated to be approximately $1.2 million and could be funded through General Fund Reserves and contractural services at the Airport will cost between $150,000 and $350,000. He advised that City Council approval at this time is conceptual and a more detailed report will be returned at a future meeting for consideration of funding. City Manager Warren recommended that the City Council authorize staff to select the most efficient manner to provide Airport crash, fire, and rescue services at the Redding Municipal Airport while maintaining funding within the City's 1 0- Year Financial Plan; implement relocating Fire Department resources from the Airport to the new northeast fire station when constructed; and continue to set aside funding for a new fire station in the Stillwater Business Park area. Fire Chief Gunsauls acknowledged concerns of the Fairway Oaks Mobile Home Park regarding response times, and emphasized that plans for a future fire station in the Stillwater Business Park area will not be abandoned. He pointed out, however, that the immediate need is in the northeast area supported by call numbers. I Robert Smith and Clint Frances expressed opposition to moving Fire Station No.7 alleging it would increase response time to the area around Fairway Oaks Mobile Home Park. They suggested contacting the City of Anderson to ascertain the feasibility of contractural response until a new fire station is constructed in the Stillwater area. They also presented the Mayor with a petition requesting that Fire Station No.7 remain open. Ron White, Redding resident, commended the City Council for its efforts to provide fire stations throughout the City, but expressed concern that cost overruns to provide the new fire station at Buenaventura and Starlight Boulevards may leave the City with only a single engine company on the west side. 11/19/2002 246 Doug Wenham asked that three-person engine companies throughout the City be made a priority and part of the 1 0- Year Financial Plan. Carl Arness questioned if the Airport Budget (as an Enterprise Fund) would provide funding for contractural services at the Airport. City Manager Warren explained that the General Fund will advance funds to the Airport only until such time as the Airport's debt to the General Fund is repaid. Steve Flader, President of the Redding Firefighters Association, and on behalf of firefighters, expressed opposition to closing any fire station and urged the City Council to retain all current fire stations and invest more in public safety by building and staffing new stations. I Tom Lofthouse thanked the City Council and City Manager for their response to the fire service needs of the northeast area. Council Member Cibula expressed opposition to closing Fire Station No.7 and opined that alternative funding sources should be reviewed in order to construct the new fire station in the northeast area. MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, directing staff to: 1) select the most efficient manner to provide Airport crash, fire, and rescue services at the Redding Municipal Airport while maintaining funding within the City's 1 0- Year Financial Plan; 2) implement relocating Fire Department resources from the Airport to the new northeast fire station when constructed; 3) continue to set aside funding for a new fire station in the Stillwater Business Park area; 4) determine feasibility of City of Anderson Fire Department response to the Stillwater area until construction of a new fire station in that area; and 5) meet and confer with the Redding Firefighters Association. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight Council Members - Cibula Council Members - None Council Members - None FORMATION OF CITY STAFF COMMITTEES - Rights-of-way and Road Improvements (B-080-650 & S-070-100) City Manager Warren highlighted the Report to City Council dated November 14, 2002, explaining that planning for future growth by providing land for rights-of-way is important, because land continues to increase in value. He opined that purchasing property now will save the City millions of dollars in the future. The purpose of the Rights-of-Way Committee is to bring property purchases to the City Council for consideration to provide eventual infrastructure improvements. The Committee consists of Assistant City Manager Perry, Development Services Director Hamilton, and Development Services Project Coordinator Otremba. I Mr. Warren advised that the Road Improvements Committee will consist of City Engineer Goodwin, Electric Utility Director Feider, and Administrative Services Director Bachman and will focus on key traffic problem areas and provide alternatives to widen roads or provide improvements ahead of development. Council Member Cibula asked that public input and alternative routing be considered when reviewing traffic issues. Carl Arness asked that the Parkview Right-of-Way be considered. No action was required on this informational item. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY At the hour of 10:30 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Cibula convened the Special Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency for ajoint meeting with the City Council. I RESOLUTION - Use of Redevelopment Funds for public improvements for development of the Blue Shield Project (R-030-145-350 & S-070-100) Deputy City Manager Starman recalled that at the Joint Meeting of September 3,2002, the City Council and the Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) approved in concept to allocate up to $832,000 in tax increment funds to assist Blue Shield of California (Blue Shield) in the construction of certain public improvements near the intersection of Bechelli 11/19/2002 247 I Lane and South Bonnyview Road and directed staff to develop a participation agreement. He stated, however, that before the City Council and the Agency can approve allocation of funds they must make the following findings: 1) Blue Shield is developing a customer service and claims processing center at 4700 Bechelli Lane located within the Canby- Hilltop- Cypress Redevelopment Project Area (Project Area); 2) the public improvements are of primary benefit to the Project Area; 3) no other reasonable means of financing the public improvements are available to the community; 4) the payment of funds for the development ofthe public improvements will assist in the elimination of blighting conditions within the Project Area and is consistent with the Project Area's adopted Implementation Plan; and 5) the provision of the public improvements is necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area. Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council and the Agency make the necessary findings and adopt a resolution approving use of Redevelopment tax increment funds to assist with certain public improvements on Bechelli Lane and South Bonnyview Road associated with development of the Blue Shield Customer Service and Claims Processing Center. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, making necessary findings and adopting Resolution No. 2002-163, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving use of Redevelopment tax increment funds to assist with certain public improvements on Bechelli Lane and South Bonnyview Road associated with development of the Blue Shield Customer Service and Claims Processing Center. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None I Resolution No. 2002-163 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. At the hour of 10:34 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Cibula adjourned the Special Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency. CALTRANS PROPOSAL - Fencing on Eureka Way and North Market Street (S-050-100) Assistant City Manager Perry highlighted the Report to City Council dated November 12, 2002, stating that Caltrans has offered to paint the traffic signal poles at Eureka Way and at North Market Street providing the City is willing to be responsible for future paint maintenance or repainting if necessary. Caltrans also proposed installation of black vinyl coated chainlink and/or metal rail fencing on top of retaining walls or adjacent to steep embankments for safety purposes conditioned upon City acceptance of maintenance and repainting responsibilities. Mr. Perry recommended that staffbe directed to request Caltrans to make the upgrades with the City agreeing to maintenance, as described except regarding the metal railing on North Market Street, if that is not practical, upgrade using black colored vinyl wrapped chain link fence. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, directing staffto work with Caltrans on a cooperative agreement to provide traffic signal pole painting on Eureka Way and North Market Streets and install fencing metal rail fencing (where practical otherwise use black colored vinyl wrapped chain link fence) along Eureka Way and North Market Street and the City will be responsible for routine maintenance of said improvements. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. APPEAL OF USE PERMIT - First United Pentecostal Church Use Permit Application at 2591 Rancho Road (L-01O-390) Development Services Director Hamilton recalled that at its regular meeting of October 15, 2002, the City Council held a public hearing regarding the Appeal of Conditions of Approval for Use Permit Application, UP-4-01, by First United Pentecostal Church (Church). At that time, the City Council deferred action pending staff s review of new information submitted by representatives of the Church. Mr. Hamilton explained that Planning Manager Keaney will provide the report on staff s findings. 11/19/2002 248 Mr. Keaney recalled that the appeal focused on Condition 16, undergrounding of utilities, which the Church believed was excessive and cost prohibitive. He related that after discussions with the representatives from the Church it was agreed that overhead utility relocation would require five new poles. Mr. Keaney pointed out that the City's estimation of the costs for electric undergrounding will be $11,000 more than overheading lines, and phone and cable undergrounding costs could amount to an additional $18,000. However, Mr. Keaney cautioned that as development occurs in the area, utility undergrounding will be required of the Church and any cost savings realized by utilizing overhead utilities at this time will be lost. Pastor David Bishop, First United Pentecostal Church, stated the Church maintains its desire to utilize overhead utilities but should that be denied, he asked if any compensation might be available to assist the church to underground utilities, pointing out that the Church cannot recoup costs in the same manner as a developer. He also contended that the City will benefit from undergrounding because it will beautify the area. I Council Member McGeorge stated that while he sympathized with the Church and the costs involved, he supports adherence to City policies by all facets of the community. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, denying the appeal of Condition of Approval No. 16, requiring undergrounding of utilities, for Use Permit Application UP-4-01 by the First United Pentecostal Church. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S PLAN - For use of Caldwell Recreation Center and Carter House (C-050-450/C-050-4 50-03 OIR -006) City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated November 14,2002, recalling that Turtle Bay vacated approximately 4,000 square feet of the Caldwell Recreation Center, the Carter House Museum building at Caldwell Park will be available this summer, and there is 1,000 square feet available in a mobile unit at Enterprise Park. Several organizations such as North Valley Art League, Riverfront Playhouse, the Historical Society, and others will be displaced by construction of the new library and have approached the City regarding relocating to an available space. He stated that the North Valley Art League will be provided space in the form of the Carter House Museum building at Caldwell Park and recreation classes can be relocated (with minor modifications) to the Caldwell Recreation Center. Staff is assisting the Riverfront Playhouse to identify space in the downtown area. He continued that staff will continue to work with the Historical Society on possible new locations and is participating in discussions of new locations and uses of the Jury Assembly Room and the historic church adjacent to Miller Auto Center. I Council Member Pohlmeyer asked if space in the Downtown Mall was under consideration to which Mr. Warren responded that it was considered but did not meet the needs of any of the groups. MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Stegall, accepting the Community Services Department's plan for use of the Caldwell Recreation Center and Carter House in Caldwell Park. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of II :00 p.m., Mayor Kight declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED M~~L I ATTEST: ~~A City Clerk ( 1 11/19/2002