HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1985-02-19 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California February l9, l985 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Planning and Community
Development Director Perry.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirkpatrick with the
following Council Members present: Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and
Kirkpatrick. Council Members absent: Demsher
Also present were City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Hays, Public
Works Director Arness, Electric Director Lindley, Planning and
Community Develop-ment Director Perry, Engineering Manager Russell,
Electrical Engineer Hurley, Housing and Redevelopment Administrator
Henson, Director of General Services Masingale, Associate Civil
Engineer Hastings, Senior Planner Keaney, Electrical Engineering
Associate Ray, Director of Finance Downing, Director of Data
Processing Kelley, Senior Associate Planner King, Airports Director
Homan, City Clerk Nichols, and Minute Clerk Rupp.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent
Calen-dar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of February 4, l985
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(B-l30-ll0)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. l5, check nos.
l03426 through l03696 inclusive, in the amount of $2,376,169.05,
be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. l6, check nos.
203299 through 20396l inclusive, in the amount of $492,888.99,
for the period January 27, l985, through February 9, l985, be
approved.
Total: $2,869,058.04
Treasurer's Report - January 3l, l985
(B-l30-l50)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $20,707,687.40
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds
Held In Trust and Funds of Related Entities - $4l,l25,629.57
Claims for Damage and Personal Injury - lst Hearing
Jimmy Yohe - Claim for Damages filed l/30/85
Recommend denial and referral to Insurance Carrier
(C-090-020)
William Huelsenbeck by Attorney Lynn Fender - Claim for Damages
filed 2/8/85
Recommend denial and referral to Insurance Carrier
(C-090-020)
Herbert J. Moncrief - Claim for Damages filed l/3l/85
Recommend payment in the amount of $37.50
(C-090-020)
Resolution - re Application for U.S. Forest Service Special Use
Permit to Lease Facilities at Bass Mountain Radio Repeater Site
(C-l75-750 and F-200-l00)
Electric Director recommends that Resolution No. 85-30 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing application for special use permit with the U.S. Department of Agri-culture, Forest Service, for the use of Bass
Mountain Radio Repeater Site and access road.
Agreement with PGandE - Joint Pole Construction Along
Canby/Airport Portion of the East Loop ll5 KV Transmission Line
(E-090-l60-200)
Electric Director recommends approval of an Agreement with PGandE
for joint pole construction along the Canby/Airport portion of
the East Loop ll5 KV Transmission Line, that the City Manager be
authorized to sign the agreement for actual costs, not to exceed
$35,000.
Set Public Hearing - re General Plan Amendment Application
GPA-l5-84, by Mt. Lassen Machinery
(G-030-0l0)
Planning Director recommends that a public hearing be set for
7:30 P.M., March 4, l985, to consider General Plan Amendment
Application GPA-l5-84, by Mount Lassen Machinery.
Set Public Hearing - re General Plan Amendment Application
GPA-5-84, by Gary Stokes
(G-030-0l0)
Planning Director recommends that a public hearing be set for
7:30 P.M., March l8, l985, to consider General Plan Amendment
Application GPA-5-84, by Gary Stokes.
Set Public Hearing - Rezoning Application RZ-l3-84, by Gary
Stokes
(L-0l0-230)
Planning Director recommends that a public hearing be set for
7:30 P.M., March 4, l985, to consider Rezoning Application
RZ-l3-84, by Gary Stokes.
Set Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment Application GPA-2-85,
by Donald Hampshire
(G-030-0l0)
Planning Director recommends that a public hearing be set for
7:30 P.M., March l8, l985, to consider General Plan Amendment
Application GPA-2-84, by Donald Hampshire.
Resolution - re Rental Rehabilitation Grant Application
(G-l00-l45)
Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 85-3l be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing the City Manager to file an application for funding
under the Rental Rehabilitation Grant Program in the amount of
$200,000 with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Resolution - re Housing Rehabilitation Policy Amendment
(G-l00-080-380)
Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 85-32 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving amendment to the Rehabilitation Loan Policy adopted by
City Council Resolution No. 75-86.
Resolution - re Agreement with Drake Homes for Multi-Family
Mortgage Revenue Bond Program (A-050-250-200)
Housing and Redevelopment Administrator recommends that
Resolution No. 85-33 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding concerning the issuance of Revenue Bonds to finance the construction of Multi-Family Housing Developments.
It is further recommended that an agreement be approved with
Drake Homes enabling them to proceed to make arrangements to
produce tax exempt financing for multi-family housing within the
City of Redding and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the
agreement.
Resolution - re Park Grant Application - Phase III of Sacramento
River Trail
(G-l00-l70 and P-050-460-700)
Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 85-34 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving the application for l985 Land and Water Conservation
Funds for Phase III of the Sacramento River Trail Project.
Award of Bid - Municipal Pool Spectator Stand Roof Installation
(B-050-020 and P-050-700-600)
Public Works Director recommends that Bid Schedule No. l6l0,
Municipal Pool Spectator Stand roof installation, be awarded to
All Weather, on its low bid in the amount of $6,370.
Award of Bid - South Street Storm Drain Construction
(B-050-020)
Public Works Director recommends that Bid Schedule No. l6l2,
South Street Storm Drain construction, be awarded to Eddie Stone
& Sons, on its low bid in the amount of $l6l,775, and that a
supplemental budget appropriation will be required.
Resolution of Intention - re Abatement Proceedings on Property
Located at 2777 Twinview Boulevard
(A-030-070)
City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 85-35 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 Howard and Florence Parks and
located at 2777 Twinview Boulevard).
Resolution - Ordering Abatement on Property Located at l445
Grange Street
(A-030-070)
City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 85-36 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
the report and findings of the Board of appeals and ordering the
abatement of the unsafe and unsightly building and debris on the
property at l445 Grange Street (owned by Dennis and Vivian Parra,
II).
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, 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 - Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Demsher
Resolution Numbers 85-30, 85-3l, 85-32, 85-33, 85-34, 85-35, and
85-36, are on file in the office of the City Clerk. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Fisher & Wyatt - re Signalization of Court and Placer
Streets
(T-080-700)
A letter was received from Fisher & Wyatt, Lawyers, pertaining to
the Traffic and Parking Commission's recommendation regarding
signaliza-tion of Court and Placer Streets.
Public Works Director Arness pointed out that a recommendation
will be placed on the Council Agenda for the next regular
meeting, on March 4, l985, and this letter will be considered at
that time.
With the concurrence of Council, this letter was referred to
staff for consideration on March 4, l985.
National Arbor Day Foundation - Tree City USA Award
(A-050-220-075)
A letter was received from the National Arbor Day Foundation
advising the Mayor that Redding has once again been named as a
Tree City USA for its work in l984. It was noted that Jim Geiger
in the State Forester's Office will be coordinating the
presentation of a Tree City USA flag and other recognition
material, with the City.
VICTOR AVENUE BRIDGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. l983-9
(A-l70-020-900)
Council Member Pugh abstained from voting on this matter.
City Attorney Hays advised that before Council this evening is a
resolution ordering change of proceedings without notice or hearing
for the Victor Avenue Bridge Assessment District No. l983-9. He said
the resolution reduces the assessment to zero for Assessment No. ll9,
which was incor-rectly included in the district by the City.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Fulton that Resolution No. 85-37 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding ordering change of proceedings for
Victor Avenue Bridge Assessment District No. l983-9.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Demsher
Abstain: Council Members - Pugh
Resolution No. 85-37 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PROCLAMATION - Community Tree Planting Day
(A-050-060-600)
City Attorney Hays reviewed the memorandum of the Recreation and Parks
Director, dated February l, l985. He stated that the Recreation and
Parks Department is very proud of the Tree City USA award recently
presented to the City of Redding and is working hard to continue its
tree-planting programs. The programs planned for Arbor Day, March 7,
l985, were out-lined.
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that
March 7 through l4, l985, be proclaimed by Council as Arbor Week, and March 7, l985, be declared a Tree Planting Day in recognition of the
school dis-tricts' and the City's efforts to beautify the community
with this program. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Pugh
proclaiming that March 7, l985, be declared "Community Tree Planting
Day," in recognition of Arbor Day. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Gard commented that this community has truly become
aware of the value of trees through the activities and programs of the
Recreation and Parks Department and the City looks quite different
than it did several years ago.
APPOINTMENT - Airports Commission
(B-080-0l0)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Pugh
that Donald Free be appointed to serve on the Airports Commission for
the term ending May l, l985. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE
(E-090-l00)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. l7l6 be waived and the City
Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Gard
that Ordinance No. l7l6 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Redding repealing Sections l6.l2.l80D and l6.l2.280 of
the Redding Municipal Code, pertaining to electric service fees.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Demsher
Ordinance No. l7l6 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ANNEXATION REQUEST NO. 85-l - Oak Mesa Lane
(A-l50-l69)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his
memorandum to Council dated February l4, l985. He stated that this
annexation request was referred to various departments for comment and
to the Board of Admin-istrative Review, as instructed by Council. A
map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph and Council was given a copy
of the draft negative declara-tion.
Mr. Perry explained that the Public Works Department has asked that
the property owner be responsible for the extension of a water main
according to the Master Plan to connect to existing l2-inch lines at
the intersection of Edgewood Drive and Old Alturas Road; upgrade
streets to City standards; plus dedication of right of way for Oak
Mesa at the time of annexation. Mr. Perry recommended that these
requirements be made when the parcels are developed and language to
that effect has been included in the plan of services.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution
commenc-ing the annexation and a resolution agreeing to the exchange of
property taxes.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Pugh
that the following findings be made re Annexation Request No. 85-l,
Oak Mesa Drive: l. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan.
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form. 3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use.
4.
Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding,
California.
and, ratifies the Negative Declaration approved by the Board of
Administrative Review on January 30, l985. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
Resolution - Commencing Proceedings
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Pugh
that Resolution No. 85-38 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding consenting to commencement of annexation
proceedings and applying to LAFCO for approval of the annexation to
the City of Redding of uninhabited territory designated City of
Redding Annexation No. 85-l (Oak Mesa Drive Area).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Demsher
Resolution No. 85-38 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Resolution - re Property Tax Exchange
(T-0l0-650)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Pugh
that Resolution No. 85-39 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding agreeing to exchange of property tax revenues
for unin-habited Annexation No. 85-l to the City of Redding (Oak Mesa
Drive Area).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Demsher
Resolution No. 85-39 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ANNEXATION REQUEST NO. 85-2 - Hilltop Drive/Lake Boulevard
(A-l50-l70)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his
memorandum to Council dated February l4, l985. He stated that this
annexation was referred to various departments for comment and to the
Board of Administra-tive Review, as directed by Council. A map of the
area was shown on the Vu Graph.
Mr. Perry explained that a key issue in this annexation is the
intersection of Lake Boulevard and Hilltop Drive. He noted that LAFCO
has been asked by the County Public Works Director to include the
intersection in the annexa-tion to the City.
It is the recommendation of staff that annexation proceedings not be
commenced at this time and that Council authorize staff to direct a
letter to LAFCO asking them to make a determination on whether or not
the inter-section would be included in the annexation. Mr. Perry noted
that the reason for this is that once the City has commenced
proceedings and the application is filed with LAFCO, the City no
longer has any say in the annexation or the ability to reject any
conditions that LAFCO might estab-lish. In response to questions about conditioning the annexation request,
Mr. Perry advised that based upon the powers that LAFCO has, once annexation proceedings have been commenced, the conditions become requests that LAFCO may honor or not. Mr. Perry said the City is
working with the County to agree upon a plan line for this area.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Pugh
instructing the Planning Director to direct a letter to LAFCO asking
them to determine whether or not the intersection of Lake Boulevard
and Hilltop Drive should be included in Annexation Request No. 85-2,
Hilltop Drive/Lake Boulevard. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ANNEXATION REQUEST NO. 85-3 - Canada Drive
(A-l50-l7l)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his
memorandum to Council dated February l4, l985. He stated that
property owners along Canada Drive, south of Lake Boulevard East, have
requested annexation to the City. A map of the area was shown on the
Vu Graph.
Mr. Perry pointed out that this property is not adjacent to the City
limits and annexation would have to await annexation of adjoining
property, or highway right of way would have to be used.
It is the recommendation of staff that the request be referred to the
Board of Administrative Review for environmental review and to City
departments for review and comment. Mr. Perry noted that the
intersection of Hilltop Drive and Lake Boulevard also is involved with
this proposal.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Fulton, Mr. Perry
advised that the owners of the restaurant have not signed the petition
at this time. He indicated that the reason is that the realignment of
Lake Boule-vard could end their direct access to Lake Boulevard.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Gard
that Annexation Request No. 85-3, Canada Drive, be referred to the
Board of Administrative Review for environmental review and to City
departments for review and comment. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REDDING SPHERE OF INFLUENCE - Proposed Amendment
(G-030-l50)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his
memorandum to Council dated February l4, l985, which is incorporated
herein by refer-ence. He stated that the Local Agency Formation
Commission has set a public hearing for 7:30 P.M., May l5, l985, to
consider transfer of an area south of the Redding Municipal Airport
from the Redding Sphere of Influence to the Anderson Sphere of
Influence.
Mr. Perry explained that the area in question includes all eight of
the potential locations for a regional sewage treatment plant south of
the Municipal Airport. It also includes most of the approach zones
and poten-tial noise impact areas south of the Municipal Airport. Mr.
Perry stated that while the burden of proof that the findings made by
LAFCO for placing this area in Redding's Sphere in l983 are no longer
valid is clearly on the proponents of the change, this has not been
done and a hearing has been set. He pointed out that the City will
need to expand both staff time and funds in responding to the
proposal, with a resultant loss in time spent on other City projects
or meeting the needs of the public. It is the recommendation of staff that Council affirm its position that it does not want the Redding Sphere of Influence amended in this area and direct the staff to oppose the change. It is further
recommended that a subcommittee be established to work with staff on
this issue.
Council Member Gard commented that there seems to be a lack of
understand-ing about what the Sphere of Influence is or what its
purpose is. She said it seems inappropriate to adopt a 50-year plan
and then bring it back every six months for amendment.
Mayor Kirkpatrick concurred and felt it is dangerous to approve a
Sphere of Influence, expend monies and staff time for planning, then
attempt to change it. Mayor Kirkpatrick emphasized that the City
needs to have some controls over what takes place in the Airport
approach zones. He felt that such a change would place the Airport in
jeopardy.
Council Member Pugh emphasized that other agencies will not take steps
to protect the Airport, and noted that Anderson stated during the
hearings in l983 that they did not want the area and could not service
the area. Mr. Pugh said the City needs to firmly state that the areas
within its Sphere of Influence must be compatible with the Airport.
Council Member Gard said this is a threat to the validity of the
Airport; a threat to economics and a threat to the well-being of the
entire area. She strongly opposes the proposed amendment.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Gard
that Council affirm its position that Redding's Sphere of Influence
should not be amended in this area and that staff be directed to
oppose the change; and, that a subcommittee be established to work
with staff on this issue. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CABLE TELEVISION ORDINANCE
(T-040-050)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his
memorandum to Council dated February l3, l985. He stated that on
January 2l, l985, Council referred back to staff the draft cable
ordinance prepared by Computran Systems Corporation, Inc., and
directed staff to meet with representatives of Viacom to discuss
concerns. Mr. Perry indicated that they have met with Viacom on two
occasions since that meeting.
Mr. Perry pointed out that based on those discussions, several changes
have been made to the ordinance.
It is the recommendation of staff that the ordinance be offered for
first reading at this time.
Mayor Kirkpatrick offered Ordinance No. l7l7 for first reading, an
ordi-nance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter
6.40 of the Redding Municipal Code, pertaining to the granting of
franchises for cable communications systems.
SET PUBLIC HEARING - re Planned Development Application PD-3-84, by
Bill Gelonek and Frank Wilson
(L-0l0-2l0-390)
Council Member Pugh abstained from voting on this matter. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Gard that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M., March 4, l985, to consider Planned Development Application PD-3-84, by Bill Gelonek and
Frank Wilson. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining
SET PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-l6-84,
and Rezoning Application RZ-27-84, by CVR Trust
*(G-030-0l0 and L-0l0-230)
Council Member Pugh abstained from voting on this matter.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Gard that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M., March 4, l985, re
General Plan Amendment Application GPA-l6-84 and Rezoning Application
RZ-27-84, by CVR Trust. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member
Pugh abstaining
CONTRACT AMENDMENT - Williams-Kuebelbeck Company
(C-070-l00)
Council Member Pugh abstained from voting on this matter.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Fulton authorizing the City Manager to execute a letter agreement with
Williams--Kuebelbeck Company, increasing the existing contract by
$5,000 for consult-ing services for the City-owned land at Placer and
Buenaventura. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh
abstaining
RESOLUTION - re Appreciation to Patrons of Old City Hall
(C-050-500)
Senior Associate Planner King submitted for Council's consideration a
resolution honoring citizens for their individual contributions toward
the cost of restoring Old City Hall. It is the recommendation of
staff that the resolution be adopted.
Council Member Gard said she is delighted that the Committee has come
up with so many fund raising ideas to restore Old City Hall.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Gard
that Resolution No. 85-40 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding honoring patrons for their financial support in
the restora-tion of Old City Hall into a center for the arts. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION - re Abandonment Application A-l4-84, by Jim
Graves
(A-0l0-040)
Council Member Pugh abstained from voting on this matter.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Gard that Resolution No. 85-4l be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and
abandon a portion of four easements in the Sunset West Subdivision
(A-l4-84), and setting a public hearing for 7:30 P.M., March l8, l985.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining
TEMPORARY OPERATING PERMIT - Food Service at Redding Municipal Airport
(C-070-l00 and A-090-l00)
Airports Director Homan reviewed his memorandum to Council dated
February l4, l985. He stated that since the recent lease abandonment
by Norma Powers at Municipal Airport, the public has only the vending
machines as a source for snack food and drinks. Mr. Homan proposed
that until a new restaurant proprietor is in place, a deli type food
service operation be conducted in the lobby area of the terminal. He recommended that an operating permit be issued in lieu of a lease in order to expedite this service. It is the recommendation of staff that an operating permit be issued
to Marler's Deli (owner Charles Chatin).
In response to a question from Council Member Fulton, Mr. Homan
advised that the City is re-forming a committee to seek a new
restaurant proprietor and review the audit from the previous
proprietors. He said it is likely that the City will again go out to
bid for the restaurant.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Gard
approving a temporary operating permit to Marler's Deli (owner Charles
Chatin), and that the City Attorney be instructed to consummate the
neces-sary documents with Mr. Chatin. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Alcoholic Beverage License Application:
(A-ll0-l40)
The Customer Company
l670 Hartnell Avenue
Hag's Tackel Box (Helen & William Morris)
2649 Park Marina Drive
PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-26-84, by City of Redding
(L-0l0-230)
The hour of 7:30 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened
the public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-26-84, by City of
Redding.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City
Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated February l4, l985
The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been
received and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests
from the floor.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his
memo-randum to Council dated February l4, l985. He stated that
the Plan-ning Commission has unanimously recommended rezoning of
the westerly 30 feet of property located at l950 Rosaline Avenue
from "R-l" Single--Family Residential District to "R4-40-F"
Multiple-Family Residential District. A map of the area was
shown on the Vu Graph and Council was given a copy of the draft
negative declaration.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff
that the area be rezoned as recommended, that the negative
declaration be ratified and an ordinance be offered for first
reading.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member
Gard that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Gard that Council make the following findings re RZ-26-84: l. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan.
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form.
This finding is predicated upon the application of the
following mitigative measures to the project:
a. Finished cut slopes are not to exceed 2 to l.
b. All finished cut slopes are to be landscaped in order
to prevent erosion including shrubs and evergreen
trees.
c. A five-foot strip parallel and adjacent to the north
pro-perty line is not to be graded.
d. All buildings constructed on fill are to be engineered.
e. Grading plans are to be signed by a registered
engineer.
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 Planning
Commission on January 8, l984.. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Pugh offered Ordinance No. l7l8 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-26-84).
PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-l-84, by
Gus Vasilakis, et al
(G-030-0l0)
Council Member Pugh abstained from voting and discussion on this
matter.
The hour of 7:30 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened
the public hearing re General Plan Amendment Application
GPA-l-84, by Gus Vasilakis, et al.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City
Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated February l4, l985
The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been
received and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests
from the floor.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his
memo-randum to Council dated February l4, l985. He stated that
the Plan-ning Commission has unanimously recommended
reclassification of property located north of Highway 44, south
of Dana Drive, and east of Victor Avenue from "Residential, 6.0
units per acre," to "Residential, l2.0 units per acre." A map of
the area was shown on the Vu Graph and council was given a copy
of the draft negative declaration.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff
that GPA-l-84, be approved. Mr. Perry noted that in reviewing
specific zoning in the area, the Planning Commission and staff will be looking to approval of projects and zoning consistent with the density allowed by the General Plan and a traffic mitigation fee for a signal at Victor Avenue and Dana Drive. It is further recommended that the negative declaration be ratified
and that staff be directed to prepare a resolution for
consideration in March.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Gard that the public hearing be closed. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Fulton that Council make the following findings re GPA-l-84:
l. Project will not significantly alter existing land form.
2.
Project is compatible with surrounding land use. This
finding is predicated upon the application of the following
mitigative measures to the project:
a. Widening of Dana Drive and Victor Avenue at the time of
development.
b. Contribution to the signalization of Dana Drive/Victor
Avenue intersection.
c. Construction of waterlines in the area at the time of
development.
and, ratifies the Negative Declaration approved by the Planning
Commission on January 8, l984. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with
Council Member Pugh abstaining
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Fulton approving General Plan Amendment Application GPA-l-84, by
Gus Vasilakis, et al, and instructing staff to prepare a
resolution for consideration in March. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
with Council Member Pugh abstaining
PUBLIC HEARING - re Proposed Changes to Electric Service Policy
(E-090)
The hour of 7:30 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened
the public hearing re proposed changes to Electric Service
Policy.
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.
Electric Director Lindley reviewed his memorandum to Council
dated February l4, l985. He stated that on January 2l, l985,
Council was provided with information regarding the three
proposed changes to the Electric Service Policy. Mr. Lindley
advised that a resolution has been prepared for consideration
which would implement the proposed changes.
Mr. Lindley indicated that it is estimated that Developer/Builder
costs will increase by approximately $330 per lot with the
proposed changes. However, he said the Electric Department is currently investigating modifications in our distribution design practice which could reduce this figure by as much as 20% in the near future. Mr. Lindley reviewed the three proposed changes and noted that
pos-sibly in July, staff will be proposing additional costs to be
trans-ferred to developers.
It is the recommendation of staff that a resolution be adopted
estab-lishing the proposed changes to the Electric Service Policy.
Council Member Pugh commended Mr. Lindley and the Electric
Department staff and said they are doing an exceptional job.
Council Member Fulton asked why Mr. Lindley objected to the
reimburse-ment policy for installing improvements. Mr. Lindley
advised that the City's policy will differ from PGandE's, in that
the City will be asking developers to build the facilities and
dedicate those facil-ities to the City.
Engineering Manager Russell explained the policy used by PGandE
for installing electrical services.
Frank Coughlin, l5l0 Hartnell, disagrees with the cost estimates
of $330 per lot and would like to see a worksheet on how these
figures are arrived at. He asked what the City intends to do
with the person-nel that are currently doing the work. He asked
that Council table its decision on this matter until builders
have a chance to look into it further.
Lloyd Osgood, 2240 South Bonnyview, a developer, stressed that
the overall development fees for the City of Redding are too
high. He felt Council should study the overall effect of adding
fees to see what the compounded fees are for a City lot. He
objected to laying all these costs on the new home buyer.
Mr. Osgood emphasized that continuing development in Redding adds
to the tax base, provides park sites, and reinvests capital in
the community. He felt the addition of more development fees
will sup-press growth in this community and noted that costs will
have to be reduced somewhere, such as in the quality of the home.
He felt that eventually private enterprise won't be able to
afford to build. Mr. Osgood maintained that it would be better
for the rate payers to absorb the $5 per year than to add to
developers' fees.
Dave Rutledge, 6925 Creekside, Legislative Chairman for the Board
of Realtors, said they do not formally oppose the proposed
increase. They feel the City has done an excellent job in
providing low cost electricity and in seeking new energy sources.
Mr. Rutledge asked that Council carefully consider the proposal
because profit margins are narrow in the building industry. He
said many home buyers are stretched to the maximum and any rate
increases should be equitably spread throughout the community.
Mr. Rutledge said builders and developers should be afforded the
opportunity to stay in business and make a reasonable profit.
Mr. Lindley responded to some of the questions raised. He noted
that the Electric Department has added no linemen to its budget
since l979, other than some part-time people in the summers. Mr.
Lindley indi-cated that to his knowledge, Mr. Coughlin has not
called to see any of the worksheets prepared for the proposed
increases. He noted that they are not asking for a change in fees but for the developers to do the work rather than the City. In regard to Mr. Osgood's comments, he noted that staff is
attempting to prevent passing along these development costs to
rate payers because it is felt that these costs are the
responsibility of the developer. He felt it is unfair to ask
people on fixed incomes to continue to support development. Mr.
Lindley stressed that these costs do not include any costs for
resource development.
Marshall Worley, 4002 Alta Mesa, said he believes that the City
has been very lucky with the subdivisions he has built because he
has provided the trenches for all cables, including electric,
telephone, and television, leaving only street lights to be
installed by the City.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member
Gard that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
Council Member Pugh related that since l978, Council has been
wrestl-ing with the question of how much should be borne by the
tax payer and how much should be borne by the developer. He
agreed that Council has not looked at all development fees in
total. Mr. Pugh suggested forming a committee to review the
exist-ing fees and the resulting impact and how costs can be
better shared.
Council Member Gard said as far as a policy on "growth" vs. "no
growth", this Council made that decision in l978 when it
determined to levy development fees so that the community could
grow. She empha-sized that it was a pro-growth decision, but the
question remains as to who will pay. Ms. Gard expressed her
concern about the heavy burden on new home buyers.
Council Member Fulton said he is in accord with Mr. Pugh; however
he would be inclined to not go ahead with the change until the
whole matter has been analyzed more thoroughly.
Council Member Pugh stated that if Council decided to defer
action, the net result would be that the revenue lost would have
to be made up later.
Mayor Kirkpatrick said he likes Mr. Pugh's suggestion that
Council approve the new structure tonight and appoint a committee
to look into the overall costs to developers.
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member
Gard that Resolution No. 85-42 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding establishing the Electric
Service Policy to service to customers within the service area of
the City of Redding Electric Utility.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - Fulton
Absent: Council Members - Demsher
Resolution No. 85-42 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Gard that the Mayor appoint a committee to work with staff and
the building development community to study existing fee structures and work pro-grams that the City has set up, and to
review the impact on housing development and the cost of housing
in the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - re Application for Taxicab Owner's Permit,
by Richard and Robert Riley
(T-l00-500)
The hour of 7:30 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened
the continued public hearing re application for taxicab owner's
permit, by Richard and Robert Riley.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City
Clerk:
Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Continued Public Hearing
City Attorney Hays recommended that due to a family emergency in
the Los Angeles area, Nancee Brezina has asked that this hearing
be continued to March 4, l985. It is the recommendation of the
City Attorney that the matter be continued as requested.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Pugh that the public hearing re application for taxicab
owner's permit, by Richard and Robert Riley, be continued to 7:30
P.M., March 4, l985. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Hays recommended that Council adjourn to closed session
to discuss pending litigation.
At the hour of 8:40 P.M., Council adjourned to closed session.
At the hour of 9:00 P.M., Council reconvened to regular session.
URGENCY ITEM - Victor Avenue Bridge Assessment District No. l983-9
(A-l70-020-900)
Mayor Kirkpatrick stated that as a result of the closed session, a
matter concerning the Victor Avenue Bridge Assessment District will be
declared an urgency item and placed on the agenda.
City Attorney Hays advised that he has had recent communications with
Special Bond Counsel Sperry concerning the Victor Avenue Bridge
Assessment District, which indicate that the potential for litigation
is great and that it may not be in the best interest of the District.
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that he be authorized to
move forward to file a validation suit which would seek to establish
the Assess-ment District as a proper district.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Fulton approving the recommendation of the City Attorney as stated
above pertain-ing to the Victor Avenue Bridge Assessment District No.
l983-9. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:05 P.M., Mayor
Kirkpatrick declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk