HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1985-01-21 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California January 2l, l985 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Public Works Director
Arness.
The invocation was offered by Pastor Ed Wilkins of the First Baptist
Church.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirkpatrick with the
following Council Members present: Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and
Kirkpatrick. Council Members absent: Pugh
Also present were City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Hays, Director
of Public Works Arness, Director of Electric Lindley, Planning and
Community Development Director Perry, Superintendent of Public Works
Galusha, Elec-trical Engineers Coleman and Hurley, Housing and
Redevelopment Administra-tor Henson, Director of General Services
Masingale, Senior Planner Keaney, Electrical Engineering Associate
Ray, Director of Finance Downing, Director of Data Processing Kelley,
Senior Housing Counselor Maurer, Transportation Coordinator Duryee,
City Clerk Nichols, and Minute Clerk Rupp.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent
Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of January 7, l985
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(B-l30-ll0)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. l3, check nos.
l02785 through l03099 inclusive, in the amount of $1,898,603.76,
be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. l4, check nos.
202080 through 202694 inclusive, in the amount of $486,830.58,
for the period Decem-ber 30, l984 through January l2, l985, be
approved.
Total: $2,385,434.34
Treasurer's Report - December 3l, l984
(B-l30-l50)
Total Treasurer's Accountability $l8,l20,327.87
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held
in Trust and Funds of Related Entities $37,996,407.66
Claims for Damage and Personal Injury - lst Hearing
Gloria Huelsenbeck by Attorney Douglas Newlan - Claim for
Personal Injury filed l/9/85
Recommend denial and refer to Insurance Carrier
(C-090-050)
Norman Young - Claim for Damages filed l/2/85
Recommend payment in the amount of $34.50
(C-090-020)
Marilyn Rustemeyer as Administratrix of the Estate of John
Diamond - Claim for Personal Injury filed l/4/85
Recommend denial and refer to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) Award of Bid - Construction of Airport Substation
(B-050-020 and E-090-l40-050)
Electric Director Recommends that Bid Schedule No. l594,
construction of Airport Substation, be awarded to Northern
Industrial Electric, in the amount of $460,837, and that the
Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement.
It was noted that, at their meeting of September l9, l984, the
Board of Administrative Review certified that the substation as
proposed was addressed in EIR-l-83. This EIR was certified by
the City Council on January
3, l984.
Annexation Request No. 85-l - Oak Mesa Drive
(A-l50-l69)
Planning Director recommends that Annexation Request No. 85-l,
Oak Mesa Drive, located on Oak Mesa Drive, south of Old Alturas
Road, be referred to the Board of Administrative Review for
environmental review, and to City departments for review and
comment.
Set Public Hearing - Rezoning Application RZ-25-84, by City of
Redding
(L-0l0-230)
Planning Director recommends that a public hearing be set for
7:30 P.M., February 4, l985, to consider Rezoning Application
RZ-25-84, by City of Redding.
Resolution - re Contract with U.S. Escrow to Provide Loan
Disbursement and Collection Services
(G-l00-080)
Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 85-9 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the contract
between the City of Redding and United States Escrow, Inc. for
loan services, under the Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Resolution - re Contract with U.S. Escrow for Program Services
Under the Rental Rehabilitation Program
(G-l00-l45)
Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 85-l0 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the contract
between the City of Redding and United States Escrow, Inc. for
program services under the Rental Rehabilitation Program.
Resolution - Multiple Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Issue
(A-050-250-200)
Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 85-ll be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
concerning the issuance of Revenue Bonds to Finance the
construction of multifamily housing developments.
Annexation Request No. 85-2 - Hilltop Drive/Lake Boulevard
(A-l50-l70)
Planning Director recommends that Annexation Request No. 85-2,
Hilltop Drive/Lake Boulevard, located on Hilltop Drive at Lake
Boulevard, be referred to the Board of Administrative Review for
environmental review, and to City Departments for review and
comment. Resolution Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Improvements -
Jennifer Manor Subdivision *(S-l00-350 and S-020-230)
Public Works Director recommends that Resolution No. 85-l2 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
accepting for maintenance and operation Magnums Way, Lake Forest
Drive and a portion of St. Nicholas Avenue in the Jennifer Manor
Subdivision.
It is further recommended that the improvements in Jennifer Manor
Subdivision be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and that the
City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County
Recorder.
Resolution - re Intention to Abate Property at 2l38 Gold Street
(A-030-070)
City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 85-l3 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of
intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under Chapter
9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in
the City of Redding (owned by Roy K. Daniels, et al., and located
at 2l38 Gold Street).
Resolution - re Intention to Abate Property at l452 Oregon Street
(A-030-070)
City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 85-l4 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of
intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under Chapter
9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in
the City of Redding (owned by Donald D. Sanders and located at
l452 Oregon Street).
Resolution - re Intention to Abate Property at 2l56 Butte Street
(A-030-070)
City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 85-l5 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of
intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under Chapter
9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in
the City of Redding (owned by Alma C. Smith and located at 2l56
Butte Street).
Resolution - Authorizing Application for Grant re Community Crime
Resistance Program
(G-l00-l70 and P-l50-l50)
Chief of Police recommends that Resolution No. 85-l6 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing application for a grant for Community Crime
Resistance Program under the l982 Statutes for Community Crime
Resistance, through the State Office of Criminal Justice
Planning.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be
approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Pugh
Resolution Numbers 85-9, 85-l0, 85-ll, 85-l2, 85-l3, 85-l4, 85-l5, and
85-l6, are on file in the office of the City Clerk. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Tri-Aerial Enterprizes - re Skydiving Exhibition at
Civic Auditorium
(C-050-050)
A letter was received from Tom Courbat, General Manager of
Tri-Aerial Enterprizes, requesting approval of their proposed
skydiving exhibi-tion at the Civic Auditorium during the Annual
Sports Show, February l5, through l8, l985.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council
Member Fulton approving the request of Tri-Aerial Enterprizes,
subject to the filing of appropriate certificates of insurance
covering the event and each participating skydiver, and
compliance of all FAA regulations prior to the event. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
Letter of Appreciation from American Association of University
Women - re Sacramento River Trail
(G-l00-l70 and P-050-460-700)
A letter was received from the American Association of University
Women expressing its appreciation for the recent construction of
the Sacramento River Trail. The Association congratulated the
City for its foresight in this development.
Mayor Kirkpatrick commented that it is nice to receive this
appre-ciation and acknowledged that the Recreation and Parks
Commission and everyone involved with the project has done a fine
job.
Letters from Shasta County Mental Health Advisory Board, Brent
Collins, D.D.S., and County Alliance for the Mentally Ill - re
Coastal Care Center
(L-0l0-390)
Several letters from proponents and opponents of the proposed
conva-lescent hospital for the mentally disordered (Coastal Care
Center), at 3062 Churn Creek Road, were submitted to Council.
With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Kirkpatrick referred these
letters to staff for their review.
LAKE KESWICK SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. l982-6
(A-l70-l00-330)
Special Bond Counsel Sperry submitted the following documents for
filing and adoption:
Paid and Unpaid List
Resolution - Determining Assessments Remaining Unpaid
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Gard that Resolution No. 85-l7 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding determining assessments remaining
unpaid for Lake Keswick Sewer Assessment District No. l982-6.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Pugh
Resolution No. 85-l7 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Resolution - Amending Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Series No.
l982-6-A Bonds
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Gard that Resolution No. 85-l8 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution Authorizing
Issuance of Series No. l982-6-A Bonds, for Lake Keswick Sewer
Assessment District No. l982-6.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Pugh
Resolution No. 85-l8 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RIDGEWOOD SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. l984-2
(A-l70-l00-600)
Special Bond Counsel Sperry submitted this evening a letter of
commitment from M. L. Stern & Co., to purchase bonds for the Ridgewood
Sewer Assess-ment District, in an amount "not to exceed $88l,58l.48."
He said this will be Exhibit A to the Resolution Ordering the Sale of
Bonds.
The following documents were submitted for filing and adoption:
Resolution - Amending Resolution of Intention
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Fulton that Resolution No. 84-l9 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution of Intention for
Ridgewood Sewer Assessment District No. l984-2.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Pugh
Resolution No. 85-l9 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Paid and Unpaid List
Resolution - Determining Assessments Remaining Unpaid
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Fulton that Resolution No. 84-20 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution Determining
Assessments Remaining Unpaid for Ridgewood Sewer Assessment District
No. l984-2.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Pugh
Resolution No. 85-20 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Resolution - Authorizing Issuance of Bonds
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Fulton that Resolution No. 84-2l be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding authorizing issuance of bonds for
Ridgewood Sewer Assessment District No. l984-2.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Pugh
Resolution No. 85-2l is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution - Ordering Sale of Bonds
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Fulton that Resolution No. 84-22 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding ordering sale of bonds for Ridgewood
Sewer Assessment District No. l984-2.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Pugh
Resolution No. 85-22 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Resolution - Awarding Contract
(B-050-020)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Fulton that Resolution No. 84-23 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding awarding the contract to Marshal Worley
Construction, Inc., for Ridgewood Sewer Assessment District No.
l984-2.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Pugh
Resolution No. 85-23 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Notice of Award of Contract
Negative Declaration
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Fulton that Council make the following findings relative to Ridgewood
Sewer Assessment District No. l984-2:
l. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan. This
finding is predicated upon the application of the following
mitigative measures to the project:
a.
Individual utility connections shall comply with the Redding
General Plan in terms of the number of residential unit con-
nections allowed.
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 ratifies the negative declaration approved by the Board of
Administra-tive Review on March 9, l983. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
City Attorney Hays advised that there are easements to be acquired for
the development of sewer lines, and since not all participants have
agreed to the purchase of these easements, it is recommended that
Council authorize the institution of a condemnation action. He said
this evening is the time for the hearing of public convenience and
necessity, and pointed out that Council has received letters of
protest from Mr. Linggi and Mr. Peters.
Steve Peters (owner of Parcel 4l), 7l26 W. Libby, Peoria, Arizona, said his concern is with the amount of the appraisal for the easement. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Fulton, the Engineer of Work Bernie Bryson, advised that the proposed sewer line does not run
along a straight line on Mr. Peters' property because it is in the
bottom of a ravine. He said the line was drawn this way in order to
serve the greatest percentage of Mr. Peters' parcel and parcels to the
east.
Mr. Peters said he would like to see the location of the line changed
to run parallel to his south property line; and, that the appraisal of
the easement be raised.
Mr. Bryson emphasized that while a line running parallel with his
south property line could still serve all of Mr. Peters' property, the
extreme depth of cuts and the added cost to the Peters' property is
the reason the proposed route was selected.
City Attorney Hays pointed out that the question of value is not
before Council this evening, but whether the easements are properly
placed. He did point out that land in the bottom of a ravine is much
less valuable than flat land.
Mr. Bryson reiterated that their objective was to serve the largest
per-centage of the parcels but it was not their intention to serve ½
acre lots on a given parcel at this time. He said that would be an
expense borne by the developer when the property is subdivided. Mr.
Bryson also pointed out that the property where the easement is
located on Mr. Peters' property is unbuildable due to the terrain.
Council Member Demsher stated that he feels the objections have been
adequately addressed by the Engineer and that the assessments are
fair.
Resolution - of Public Convenience and Necessity
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Gard that Resolution No. 85-24 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding finding that the public convenience and
necessity require the acquisition of certain real property interests
for public improvements, to-wit: easements for the Ridgewood Sewer
Assessment District (Mr. Carol Linggi, Robert Whitson, Michael Lawson,
Stephen Peters, Linda Sue Dunster, and Stephen and Pamela Slatter).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Pugh
Resolution No. 85-24 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
VICE MAYOR GARD - League of California Cities Proposed Dues Increase
(L-040-l50)
Vice Mayor Gard explained that the League of California Cities is
proposing an increase in dues in the amount of six percent. She said
the action of the Board of Directors needs to be confirmed by the
League's l3 regional divisions by February l7, l985.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Fulton supporting the six percent dues increase for the League of
California Cities. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - re Water Management Plan
(W-030-075) The hour of 7:30 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened
the public hearing re Water Management Plan.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City
Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been
received and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests
from the floor.
Public Works Director Arness reviewed his memorandum to Council
dated January l6, l985, and the Water Management Plan dated
August, l984, which are incorporated herein by reference. He
explained that the California Legislature has approved Assembly
Bill No. 797, the Water Management Planning Act, under which
every urban water supplier providing water for municipal purposes
to more than 3,000 customers is required to prepare a Water
Management Plan prior to December l985. The intent of the
Legislature was to develop a plan that would achieve conservation
and efficient use of water.
Mr. Arness reviewed the Water Management Plan and explained that
the plan includes estimates of past, present, and future levels
of water consumption; the evaluation of wastewater reclamation;
exchanges or transfers of water from other agencies; and
descriptions of current and proposed water conservation programs.
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that a
resolu-tion be adopted approving the Water Management Plan.
Council Member Gard complimented the authors of the report and
said it was extremely well-written, concise, and easy to read.
Mr. Arness said the report was written by a student from the
University of Davis, Dan Weidlein, under the supervision of Bob
Galusha.
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council
Member Gard that Resolution No. 85-25 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the Water
Management Plan prepared by the Water Division.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and
Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Pugh
Resolution No. 85-25 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Public Convenience and Necessity for Taxicab
Owner's Permit, by Richard & Robert Riley
(T-l00-500)
The hour of 7:30 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened
the public hearing re Public Convenience and Necessity for
Taxicab Owner's Permit, by Richard & Robert Riley. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been
received.
City Attorney Hays stated that the application for taxicab
owner's permit is to provide service between Redding and Anderson
by R & R Taxi of Anderson. He said this matter is before Council
to determine whether this request is in the interest of the
public.
Nancee Brezini, owner of Redding Yellow Cab, submitted several
letters of reference from customers and employees, to the City
Clerk. She said she objects to the approval of this permit.
Mrs. Brezini con-tends that there is not sufficient business in
Redding to keep two cab companies busy and said that the issuance
of this permit would result in the demise of both companies. She
said Redding Yellow Cab is trying to upgrade its service and felt
that they can service Redding properly.
Council Member Gard asked Mrs. Brezini how many calls they get
per week between Redding and Anderson. Mrs. Brezini advised that
possibly ten to twenty calls, or more, are received weekly.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Gard, Mrs. Brezini
advised that the fare between Anderson and Redding is
approximately $l7.00, one way.
Council Member Fulton said it is his understanding that this
applica-tion is only to transport people from Anderson to Redding.
City Attorney Hays concurred with this understanding and said
they also want to bring passengers back to Anderson.
Council Member Fulton asked if the permit could be conditioned to
restrict them from working in Redding except to transport people
from Anderson and back again. The City Attorney advised that
Council may limit the permit.
Robert Riley, l730 Bruce Drive, said he just wants to pick up
people in Redding who come to Redding from Anderson on a
round-trip advance--pay.
Gary Collier, 468 Rio Drive, a cab driver for Redding Yellow Cab,
said he has been a cab driver for four years. He agreed that
Redding can only handle one cab company. Mr. Collier said they
are very willing to take passengers to Anderson.
Gary Murphy, 3702 Laurel, Central Valley, a cab driver for
Redding Yellow Cab, said he doesn't believe Mr. Riley needs a
permit to transport round-trip passengers. He also noted that
running two companies in Redding may cause radio disfunctions or
"jumping calls."
Mr. Riley advised Council that he uses C.B. radios in his cabs
and the only calls he gets are through his dispatcher.
Robert Blasey, l259 N. Market, a cab driver for Redding Yellow Cab, said their business is very slow as it is. He didn't see what would keep Mr. Riley from coming to Redding when business is slow in Anderson. Joe Costella, 3702 Laurel, Central Valley, a cab driver for
Redding Yellow Cab, asked how a restricted permit would be
enforced.
Ray Piles, 6532 Edward Road, Mountain Gate, a cab driver for
Redding Yellow Cab, said the City cannot support two cab
companies. He said the permit should be limited to only picking
up and delivering back to Anderson.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council
Member Gard that the public hearing be closed. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
City Attorney Hays pointed out that it is incumbent upon the
applicant to demonstrate that there is a public need.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton that the application for
Taxicab Owner's Permit, by Richard & Robert Riley, be denied.
This motion died for lack of a second.
Council Members emphasized that more information is needed that
would be useful in making a decision, such as, the number of
trips in a two week period, the number of round-trips, and the
char-acter of those requests.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council
Member Gard that the public hearing be re-opened concerning the
application for Taxicab Owner's Permit, by Richard & Robert
Riley, and continued to 7:30 P.M., February 4, l985, so that the
applicant can provide more specific information to substantiate
the request.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Kirkpatrick, and Gard
Noes: Council Members - Fulton
Absent: Council Members - Pugh
PROPOSED ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE AND SPECIAL SERVICE CHARGE INCREASES
(E-090-l00)
Electric Director Lindley reviewed his memorandum to Council dated
January l8, l985, which is incorporated herein by reference. He
explained that on October 7, l982, the Western Area Power
Administration (Western) of the U.S. Department of Energy, from which
the City buys the bulk of its power, announced a series of rate
increases which became effective in five sepa-rate steps beginning in
May, l983, and ending in October, l986. He said the cost to the City
of Redding for power purchased from Western will increase over 300%
during this time period.
Mr. Lindley stated that after evaluating the impacts of the Western
rate increases to the City's electric utility revenue requirements, it
is his recommendation that increases in electric utility rates be
approved to begin February 5, l985, and September 3, l985.
Council was given copies of the current and proposed rate schedules
for all classes of City of Redding electric utility customers, the
proposed sched-ule of special service charges, as well as descriptive
and comparative informa-tion in tabular and graphical form. Mr.
Lindley explained that the proposed schedule of special service
charges will result in an increased cost to those customers who desire special services and will provide for a more equitable distribution of costs.
Council Member Demsher commented that it is certainly clear that the
rate increase is necessary. Council Member Gard said she feels very
comfortable with this type of long-term financial planning in advance.
Council Members complimented the Electric Department on the report and
Mr. Lindley advised that Rick Coleman is responsible for its
preparation. Mr. Lindley indicated that a resolution approving this
proposed rate increase will come before Council on February 4, l985.
This was an information item and no action was required.
ELECTRIC UTILITY PROPOSED CHANGES IN ELECTRIC SERVICE POLICY
(E-090)
Electric Director Lindley reviewed his memorandum to Council dated
January l8, l985, which is incorporated herein by reference. He
stated that, in an effort to reduce the impact of the proposed
electric utility rate increases on City customers, the Electric
Department has completed a detailed review and reorganization of the
City's Electric Service Policy. During this review, he said, staff
identified several additional areas of responsibil-ity which could be
shifted from the City to the developer/contractor and thereby reduce
the development cost which is currently passed to Electric Utility
customers in the rate base.
Mr. Lindley reviewed the proposed changes. He submitted copies of the
present Electric Service Policy and the proposed Electric Service
Policy for information. Mr. Lindley advised that a resolution is
proposed for the next Council meeting to adopt this plan.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Demsher, Mr. Lindley
advised that a copy of this proposal was delivered to the Builders
Exchange for their review. He said he is aware of at least one
contract who has asked that a public hearing be held.
Council Members concurred that a public hearing should be scheduled to
give everyone the opportunity to comment on the proposal.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Fulton that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M., February l9, l985,
to consider the proposed changes in the Electric Service Policy. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
DRAFT CABLE T.V. ORDINANCE AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT
(T-040-050)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his
memorandum to Council dated January l8, l985. He explained that the
draft cable ordinance was prepared by Computran Systems Corporation,
which was reviewed by the law firm of McDonough, Holland, and Allen
and the City's Cable T.V. Committee. Mr. Perry noted that a memo was
received from Viacom which takes exception to 62 provisions of the
draft ordinance. He suggested that in order to not further delay the
renewal process, the ordinance be offered for first reading and prior
to adoption, staff will submit its responses to these concerns.
Mr. Perry explained that the needs assessment was based on a series of
interviews in the community and what is occurring elsewhere in order
to evaluate the responsiveness of Viacom's proposal to community needs. Marcia Shapiro, of Computran Systems Corporation, reviewed the draft ordinance which she prepared. Mr. Perry explained that the ordinance
was written for both the franchise renewal process and/or a new
franchise.
John Velie, of Computran Systems Corporation, explained that the
Community Needs Assessment which he prepared, analyzes the cable
television service provided by Viacom as it relates to Redding's
needs. He said it also determines what kind of cable system the City
wants in the future. Mr. Velie outlined the major findings of the
report.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Kirkpatrick, Mr. Perry advised
that staff has not yet met with Viacom representatives regarding their
concerns.
Jim Fisher, Attorney for Viacom, said he has not received a copy of
the needs assessment and recent changes made in the draft ordinance
were handed to him this evening by Ms. Shapiro. He said they would
like the oppor-tunity to discuss their concerns.
Council Member Demsher commented that he feels a meeting should be
held with Viacom representatives and staff to try to resolve as many
issues as possible before the first reading of the ordinance.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Gard instructing staff to meet with representatives of Viacom to
resolve as many concerns as possible prior to the first reading of the
Cable T.V. ordi-nance. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Gard commented that the ordinance is to be in place and
totally separate from the franchise process.
ORDINANCE - re Rezoning Application RZ-6-84, by Charles Hoisington
(L-0l0-230)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that Council
has previously approved Rezoning Application RZ-6-84, by Ron Mygrant
and Charles Hoisington; however, preparation of an ordinance was held
in abeyance pending receipt of a final map for the property. He said
the map has now been received and an ordinance has been prepared for
first reading.
Council Member Demsher offered Ordinance No. l7l5 for first reading,
an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending
Section l8.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the
rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding (RZ-6-84).
ABANDONMENT APPLICATION A-l3-84 - by Chris Jones
(A-0l0-l00)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his
memorandum to Council dated January l7, l985. He stated that the
Planning Commission has recommended denial of the request to abandon
the southerly 20 feet of l0th Street adjacent to l005 West Street. A
map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the
right of way should be retained in order to reserve an option of
connecting l0th Street to Court Street and to facilitate turning movements of vehicles into the alley. It is recommended that a hearing not be set and the application be denied. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Demsher that Abandonment Application A-l3-84, by Chris Jones, be
denied. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF IN-LIEU PARK FEES - Planned Development PD-3-82,
Meadow Wood Estates
(L-0l0-2l0-465 and L-0l0-l00)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that the
appli-cant has asked that consideration of this request be continued
until February 4, l985.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Fulton continue the request for waiver of in-lieu park fees for
Planned Develop-ment PD-3-82, Meadow Wood Estates, to the next regular
Council meeting, February 4, l985. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AREA PLAN - Consistency with ALUC Plan
(A-090-l00)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his
memorandum to Council dated January l7, l985, which is incorporated
herein by refer-ence. He stated that in September, l984, Council
referred to the Planning Commission a letter from the Airport Land Use
Commission which contains the findings of the ALUC in regard to the
consistency of the City's Municipal Airport Area Plan with the plan
adopted by the ALUC. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph.
Mr. Perry explained that under State law, the City must either amend
its General Plan to be consistent with the ALUC plan or override by a
two--thirds legislative vote. The Planning Commission recommended
retention of the Airport Area Plan as adopted by the City. Mr. Perry
outlined the reasons for this recommendation.
Tucker Oaks East Property
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Demsher that the City's Airport Area Plan is consistent with the
purposes of ALUC law as stated in Public Utilities Code Section 2l670,
based on the follow-ing findings:
l. The opinion that planned industrial is more compatible with the
Airport's approach zones and noise-impact area than are
single-family dwellings.
2. Compliance with noise policies in the Plan.
3. To encourage and provide an option for the owner to convert to
the industrial use.
4. To avoid the creation of noise and safety problems.
5. To provide for the orderly development of the Airport and the
area surrounding it in such a manner as to promote the goals and
objectives of the State's airport-noise standards and to prevent
the creation of new noise and safety problems.
6. To protect public health, safety, and welfare by insuring the
orderly expansion of airports and the adoption of land-use
measures to mini-mize the public's exposure to excessive noise and
safety hazards within areas around public airports. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Gordon Property MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Demsher that the Airport Area Plan is consistent with the purposes of
ALUC law as stated in Public Utilities Code Section 2l670, based on
the following findings:
l. The property is not within the 60 CNEL, the Airport traffic zone,
nor the approach zone.
2. The multiple-family designation will provide housing close to a
work center.
3. The multiple-family designation meets the goal of the Housing
Element of the Redding General Plan in providing a mix of housing
types in the area and opportunities for development of
multiple-family housing.
4. The designation is a continuation of the same designation
immediately to the north.
5. To provide for the orderly development of the Airport and the
area surrounding it in such a manner as to promote the goals and
objectives of the State's airport-noise standards and to prevent
the creation of new noise and safety problems.
6. To protect public health, safety, and welfare by insuring the
orderly expansion of airports and the adoption of land-use
measures to mini-mize the public's exposure to excessive noise and
safety hazards within areas around public airports.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESPONSE TO SHASTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION - re Traffic Light at
Intersection of Court & Butte Streets
(T-080-700)
In response to a request from the Shasta County Employees Association
to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Court and Butte
Streets, Public Works Director Arness submitted staff's evaluation of
the request.
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City
not construct a signal at this intersection, based on this evaluation.
Mayor Kirkpatrick asked that a copy of these reports be given to the
Chief of Police and the County of Shasta.
SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS
City Attorney Hays advised that the following claims have been settled
by the City Insurance Carrier:
Garnet Booth - Claim for Personal Injury filed 6/7/84
Settled in the amount of $l0,000
(C-090-050)
Patricia Peil - Claim for Personal Injury filed l0/l5/82
Settled in the amount of $22,500
(C-090-l00)
Sharon Minnis - Claim for Damages filed ll/27/84
Settled in the amount of $800 (C-090-020) ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Request from American Dream for Written Booking Policy for the
Redding Civic Auditorium
(A-050-040)
Alcoholic Beverage Permits:
(A-ll0-l40)
Ray's (Richard & Shelley Ross)
5240 Westside Road
Denny's Restaurant (Denny's Inc.)
542 East Cypress Avenue
OTHER BUSINESS
(L-0l0-220)
Council Member Fulton asked the City Attorney for a brief status
report concerning the adult bookstore situation.
Mr. Hays advised that there are two topics which are being dealt with;
one is the civil action and one is the criminal action. He said staff
is in the process of fully evaluating the zoning question and a
meeting has been scheduled for February 4, l985, in Sacramento to meet
with the special counsel that represents the City in this case. As
far as the criminal charge is concerned, Mr. Hays advised that the
City is not a party to this action but it is between the District
Attorney and Mr. Watson.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:55 P.M., Mayor
Kirkpatrick declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk