HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1985-03-18 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California March l8, l985 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays.
The invocation was offered by Pastor Marvin Petersen of the Community
Church of God.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirkpatrick with the follow-
ing Council Members present: Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick.
Council Members absent: Pugh
Also present were City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Hays, Public
Works Director Arness, Electric Director Lindley, Planning and Com-
munity Development Director Perry, Director of General Services
Masingale, Senior Planner Keaney, Director of Finance Downing, Dir-
ector of Data Processing Kelley, Airports Director Homan, 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 March 4, l985
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(B-l30-ll0)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. l7, Check nos.
l04009 through l04278 inclusive, in the amount of $l,9l4.699.2l,
be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. l8, check nos.
204559 through 205l79 inclusive, in the amount of $490,l86.90,
for the period February 24, l985, through March 9, l985, be
approved.
Total: $2,404,886.ll
Treasurer's Report - February 28, l985
(B-l30-l50)
Total Treasurer's Reportability - $24,500,540.85
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held
in Trust and Funds of Related Entities - $42,l43,085.39
Claims for Damage and Personal Injury - lst Hearing
Redding Yellow Cab - Claim for Damages filed 2/7/85
Recommend denial
(C-090-020)
Linda Conrad representing Vickie Heflin - Claim for Personal
Injury filed 2/28/85
Recommend denial and refer to Insurance Carrier
(C-090-050)
Gina Nelson - Claim for Damages filed 3/l2/85
Recommend payment in the amount of $l82.60
(C-090-020)
Award of Bid - One 3/4 Ton Diesel Pickup Truck with Utility Body
(B-050-l00)
City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. l6l7, one (l) 3/4 ton diesel pickup truck with utility body, be awarded to Rodway Chevrolet on its low bid in the amount of $l4,580.75, sales tax included. It was noted that a supplemental appropriation of
$2,580.75 will be required.
Award of Bid - One Transmission, Allison Model MT 643
(B-050-l00)
City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. l6l8, one (l)
transmission, Allison, Model MT 643, be awarded to Martin's
Diesel Service, Inc., on its low bid in the amount of $5,575.60,
sales tax included.
Award of Bid - One l/2 Ton Pickup Truck
(B-050-l00)
City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. l6l9, one (l) l/2
ton pickup truck, be awarded to the low bidder, Rodway Chevrolet,
in the amount of $9,06l.62, sales tax included.
Award of Bid - Construction of Rancho Road l2 KV Distribution
Feeder Circuit
(B-050-020 and E-090-l60)
Electric Director and Public Works Director recommend that Bid
Schedule No. l608 (Job No. 9432-25), construction of Rancho Road
l2 KV Distribution Feeder Circuit be awarded to Northern Indus-
trial Electric on its low bid in the amount of $2l2,757.48, and
that the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary agreement.
It is further recommended that Council make the following find-
ings relative to Bid Schedule No. l608:
l. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan.
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form.
3.
Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding,
California.
and, ratify the Negative Declaration approved by the Board of
Administrative Review on January 30, l985. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
Transmission Agency of Northern California (TANC) - Approval of
Payment of l985 Budget Assessments
(E-l20-250)
Electric Director recommends approval of the payment of an
invoice in the amount of $38,400 as Redding's 6.4% share of the
TANC l985 budget assessment.
Set Public Hearing - GPA-l2-84 and PD-4-84
*(G-030-0l0 and L-0l0-2l0-275)
Planning Director recommends that public hearings be set for 7:30
P.M., April l, l985, to consider General Plan Amendment
GPA-l2-84, by MHD Associates and City of Redding, and Planned
Development Application PD-4-84, by Springwater Development Co.
Annexation Request No. 85-4 - Rancho Road
(A-l50-l72)
Planning Director recommends that Annexation Request No. 85-4,
Rancho Road, be referred to the Board of Administrative Review
for environmental review and to City departments for review and
comment.
Award of Bid - Rehabilitation of Enterprise Well No. 7
(B-050-020 and W-030-750-l00)
Public Works Director recommends that Bid Schedule No. l6l3 (Job No. 9572), rehabilitation of Enterprise Well No. 7, be awarded to The Water Development Corporation on the lowest responsive bid in the amount of $32,580.
Notice of Completion - Replacement of Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk
Throughout the City
(B-050-020)
Public Works Director recommends that Bid Schedule No. l606 (Job
No. 9503), replacement of curb, gutter, and sidewalk throughout
the City, be accepted as satisfactorily completed by Tullis &
Associates, Inc., for the final contract price of $40,775.63, and
that the City Clerk be instructed to file a Notice of Completion.
Notice of Completion - Installation of Playground Equipment
(B-050-020 and P-050-450)
Public Works Director recommends that Bid Schedule No. l570 (Job
No. 8665), installation of playground equipment, be accepted as
satisfactorily completed by Superior Concrete for the final
contract price of $28,655, and that the City Clerk be instructed
to file a Notice of Completion.
Resolution - re Intention to Abate Property at 2036 Railroad
Avenue
(A-030-070)
City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 85-47 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of inten-
tion 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 Bruce Ames, et al., and located at 2036
Railroad Avenue).
Resolution - Ordering Abatement at 80l, 807, 8l5 and 825 Junior
Avenue
(A-030-070)
City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 85-48 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 80l, 807, 8l5, and 825 Junior Avenue (owned by James
and Bonnie Holden).
Resolution - Ordering Abatement at 2l38 Gold Street
(A-030-070)
City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 85-49 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 2l38 Gold Street (owned by Roy K. Daniels, et al).
Resolution - Ordering Abatement at 2l56 Butte Street
(A-030-070)
City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 85-50 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 unsafe and unsightly building and debris on the
property at 2l56 Butte Street (owned by Alma C. Smith).
Resolution - Ordering Abatement at 2940, 2940A, 2944, and 2944B
Leland Avenue (A-030-070)
City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 85-5l 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 buildings and debris on the
property at 2940, 2940A, 2944, and 2944B Leland Avenue (owned by
Wanda M. Allen).
Resolution - Ordering Abatement at l40l College View Drive
(A-030-070)
City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 85-52 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 l40l College View Drive (owned by Redding Highlands).
Resolution - Ordering Abatement at ll52 Center Street
(A-030-070)
City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 85-53 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 ll52 Center Street (owned by Theo and Gail Bui).
Lease Agreement - Shasta County Chapter of the American Red Cross
(C-070-l00 and C-050-l00-200)
City Attorney recommends approval of a lease agreement with the
Shasta County Chapter of the American Red Cross, for the use of
the City building at 844 Parkview Avenue, commencing April l,
l985, through March 3l, l986.
Lease Agreement - Alton Chatham for Grazing Land on Eastside Road
(C-070-l00)
City Attorney recommends approval of a lease agreement with Alton
Chatham for grazing land on Eastside Road, commencing March l,
l985, through February 28, l986.
Lease Agreement - North Valley Art League
(C-070-l00 and C-050-500)
City Attorney recommends approval of a lease agreement with the
North Valley Art League for the Old City Hall Building, commenc-
ing April l, l985, through March 3l, l986.
Umpire Agreement - Redding Youth Baseball
(B-l30-030-675)
City Attorney recommends approval of agreement for umpire ser-
vices for Redding Youth Baseball, commencing April l, l985,
through March 3l, l986.
Resolution - Supplement No. l to the NCPA Joint Powers Agreement
(E-l20-400)
City Attorney recommends adoption of Resolution No. 85-54, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
Supplement No. l to the NCPA Joint Powers Agreement and authoriz-
ing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Resolution - re Destruction of Documents
(A-050-055-750)
City Clerk recommends adoption of Resolution No. 85-55, a resolu-
tion of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the
destruction of certain records. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Gard, 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 85-47, 85-48, 85-49, 85-50, 85-5l, 85-52, 85-53,
85-54, and 85-55, are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
WESTWOOD MANOR WATER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. l982-9
(A-l70-l50-950)
City Attorney Hays submitted the following documents for adoption:
Resolution - Ordering Change of Proceedings Without Notice or
Hearing
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council
Member Fulton that Resolution No. 85-56 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering change of
proceedings without notice of hearing for Westwood Manor Water
Assessment District No. l982-9.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Gard, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Pugh
Resolution No. 85-56 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENT TO AIRPORTS COMMISSION
(B-080-0l0)
Mayor Kirkpatrick recommended that Philip L. Putnam be appointed to
the Airports Commission to serve the remainder of Ann Nicol's term.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Demsher approving the appointment of Philip L. Putnam to the Airports
Commission through May l, l987. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
APPOINTMENT TO REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
(B-080-370)
Mayor Kirkpatrick recommended that Max Nye be appointed to serve on
the Redding Redevelopment Agency for a four-year term ending January
l, l989 to fill the vacancy created by Barbara Van Dyke.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Fulton approving the appointment of Max Nye to the Redding Redevelop-
ment Agency for a four-year term ending January l, l989. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - re C-6 Limited Service Commercial District
(L-0l0-500-050)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Fulton that the full reading of Ordinance No. l7l9 be waived and the
City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Demsher that Ordinance No. l7l9 be adopted, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding adding Chapter l8.27 to the Redding
Municipal Code, pertaining to "C-6" Limited Service Commercial Dis-
trict. CABLE T.V. FRANCHISE (T-040-050)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo-
randum to Council dated March l4, l985, which is incorporated herein
by reference. He said that with the adoption of the new cable ordi-
nance, it is now time to consider whether or not to refranchise. Mr.
Perry outlined the options available to Council. He explained that
the Cable T.V. Committee recommended that Council not renew Viacom's
franchise; however, since that time Viacom has repaid, without inter-
est, the $96,000 that had been in arrears and this year added two new
premium channels. Mr. Perry pointed out, however, complaints have
been received from people who have remote-control televisions that
they are actually receiving two less basic service channels than
before.
Mr. Perry explained that Viacom has requested a one-year extension of
the present franchise agreement. He indicated that an extension will
be necessary to allow cable service to continue; however, staff
suggests four to six months for a renewal or one year if requests for
proposals will be sought. If an extension is approved, Mr. Perry
suggested the following conditions be met:
l. The franchise fee be raised to 5 percent.
2.
All past due franchise fees be current and a full financial
statement be submitted within one month.
3.
The premium channel on Channel 2 be moved to Channel 3 or 6
and that KTVU be returned to Channel 2 within two months.
Mr. Perry stated that since Viacom submitted a proposal in November
l984, it is the recommendation of staff that they be afforded an
opportunity to amend the proposal and file a complete application
under Section 6.40.040(F) of the new cable ordinance.
Mayor Kirkpatrick stressed that by removing channels from service that
Viacom has reduced its service to a certain number of people. He
therefore suggested that the three conditions as recommended by staff
be included in a four-month extension and that staff work with Viacom
to allow them to submit a modified proposal to meet with the City's
existing ordinance.
Council Member Gard emphasized that while the City is obligated to
work with Viacom to the best of its ability, service to the public is
still the number one priority.
Council Member Demsher felt that the City needs to begin serious
negotiations with Viacom and set down some conditions such as a time
certain for the extension (possibly six months), and certain things
being accomplished prior to an agreement which is satisfactory to the
City and to Viacom. Failure to do so would result in the City adver-
tising for another franchise operator. He emphasized that Viacom
needs to meet the conditions of our ordinance.
Ms. Gard suggested that the City ask for the financial statement and
past due fees within 30 days or before any negotiations begin. She
also suggested that the franchise fee be raised to 5% for the exten-
sion period and that the channels be unscrambled that resulted from
the new premium channels.
Council Member Fulton concurred with the six month extension and that the three conditions should be made a part of that extension; however, he was not sure that they could have their financial report and past
due fees ready within 30 days. Mayor Kirkpatrick noted that they have been informed that they are not
in compliance and have had advance notice.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Gard that Viacom's franchise be extended for six months, on the
condition that within 30 days all past and now due fees be paid to the
City and that the financial statement is presented to the City in
correct form within 30 days. At the time that those two items are
presented to the City, staff can begin negotiations to renew the
franchise. Viacom will conform to the extent possible to the new
ordinance during the extension period and the franchise fee will be
raised to 5% effective in April and that the premium channel on
Channel 2 be moved to Channel 3 or 6 and that KTVU be returned to
Channel 2 at the earliest possible time. Failure to comply with the
30 day conditions would result in the City advertising for other cable
operators. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-l-85, by
Mt. Lassen Machinery
(G-030-0l0)
The hour of 7:30 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened
the public hearing re General Plan Amendment Application
GPA-l-85, by Mt. Lassen Machinery.
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 March l5, l985
The City Clerk advised that one written protest has been received
and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the
floor.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed the
memorandum to Council dated March l5, l985. He stated that the
Planning Commission has unanimously recommended that the property
located at 3l00 South Street be classified to "Service Commer-
cial" subject to a use agreement restricting any commercial use
of the property to miniwarehouses and that the General Plan not
be amended until a use agreement is signed. 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 that concep-
tual approval be given to the request as outlined for one year,
that the negative declaration be ratified and that staff abe
directed to bring a resolution to Council for consideration after
execution of a use agreement.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council
Member Gard that the public hearing be closed. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Demsher that the following findings be made relative to General Plan Amendment Application GPA-l-85: 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 Planning
Commission on February l2, l985. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Demsher that GPA-l-85, by Mt. Lassen Machinery, be approved in
concept for a period of one year and that staff be directed to
prepare a resolution for consideration after execution of a use
agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-2-85, by
Donald Hampshire
(G-030-0l0)
The hour of 7:30 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened
the public hearing re General Plan Amendment Application
GPA-2-85, by Donald Hampshire.
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 and Community Development Director Perry advised that
since the setting of this public hearing, new information has
been presented concerting the location of easements on the
property, which may effect the applicant's development plan. He
recommended that the public hearing be continued to 7:30 P.M.,
April l, to allow staff time to review possible changes in the
project and proposed dedication to the City.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council
Member Fulton that the public hearing be continued to 7:30 P.M.,
April l, l985. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-5-84, by
Gary Stokes
(G-030-0l0)
Mayor Kirkpatrick abstained from voting and discussion on this matter
and the gavel was handed to Vice Mayor Gard.
The hour of 7:30 P.M., having arrived, Vice Mayor Gard opened the
public hearing re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-5-84, by
Gary Stokes.
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 March l5, l985
The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been re-
ceived and the Vice Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his
memorandum to Council dated March l5, l985. He stated that the
Planning Commission considered a request to amend the General
Plan for property located at the northeast corner of Hartnell and
Parkview Avenues and at 2643 and 266l Henderson Road. He pointed
out that the Planning Commission focused only on the Hartnell
Avenue property and did not separately address the Henderson Road
property.
Mr. Perry indicated that Mr. Stokes has asked for a continuance
to April l, l985, since he is unable to attend this meeting due
to a family illness. Mr. Perry recommended, if Council deter-
mines to continue the matter, that the Henderson property be
referred back to the Planning Commission to be considered sepa-
rately.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council
Member Fulton that GPA-5-84 (Hartnell Avenue parcel), be con-
tinued to 7:30 P.M., April l, l985, and that the Henderson Road
parcel be referred back to the Planning Commission to be con-
sidered separately. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Mayor
Kirkpatrick abstaining
PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-l4-84, by Jim Graves
(A-0l0-040)
The hour of 7:30 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened
the public hearing re Abandonment Application A-l4-84, by Jim
Graves.
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 March l4, l985
The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been re-
ceived and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from
the floor.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his
memorandum to Council dated March l4, l985. He stated that the
Planning Commission has recommended reduction in size of two
public service easements in the Sunset West Subdivision. A map
of the area was shown on the Vu Graph. Mr. Perry explained that
these easements were erroneously recorded as 20 feet wide instead
of l0 feet wide and they lie along the common property lines of
3778 and 378l Sunlight Court and 809 and 820 Sunkist Court.
Mr. Perry stated that the end result of the abandonment will be a
total easement width of 20 feet centered on the common property
lines and is adequate for City purposes.
It is recommended that a resolution be adopted approving the
abandonment.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Fulton that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Demsher that Resolution No. 85-57 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding ordering the vacation and
abandonment of a portion of four easements in the Sunset West
Subdivision (A-l4-84), and ratifying the negative declaration.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and
Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Pugh
Resolution No. 85-57 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
SURPLUS LAND - Benton Airpark
(C-070-200 and A-090-020)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo-
randum to Council dated March l4, l985, which is incorporated herein
by reference. He explained that the City has been approached by
various agencies and individuals about purchasing or trading for
City-owned property on the east side of Benton Airpark and over the
last several years, the requests have come from the California Highway
Patrol, Catholic Church, KIXE Television, Tri Counties Bank, Claremont
Heights Inc., Dr. Miley, etc. A map was shown on the Vu Graph depict-
ing the land east of Airpark Drive being reviewed as possible surplus
land.
Mr. Perry stated that the Airports Commission has recommended that
this area be classified as surplus land with the exception of Lots 9,
l0, ll, and llA, which they felt should be reserved for a possible
fly-in motel/restaurant and to protect the operation of Benton
Airpark. He reviewed staff's reelings concerning airport safety,
noise impacts, land-use compatibility, roads, the City landfill, and
airport security and taxiway access.
It is the opinion of staff that, with the exception of Lot llA, these
properties are not needed for any function of the City of Redding or
the Airport and could be sold, leased, or traded. Mr. Perry advised
that the Planning Commission found that the intended uses are in
conformance with the General Plan and recommended that Council desig-
nate these parcels as surplus property, subject to certain stipu-
lations. He said the Planning Commission has also initiated a rezon-
ing to zone the area in conformance with the General Plan.
It is recommended that the negative declaration be ratified and that
the area be declared surplus, subject to the following:
l. Area to be rezoned.
2. The portions of Lots ll and llA are to be retained for landfill
and road purposes.
3. Lot l is to be retained for road and waterline purposes.
4. Tract restrictions are to be prepared to achieve site and build-
ing design comparable to Claremont Heights doctors' complex.
5. Residential uses with "Light Industrial" or "Office" areas are to be prohibited by deed restrictions. 6. Steep-slope areas and draws are to be placed in open-space
easements.
7. Proper street right-of-way of Octavia is to be part of a separate
proceeding.
8. Taxiway access to Benton Airpark from Lot ll is to be prohibited.
9. Public-service easements are to be retained as necessary.
l0. The Airport/Land Use Safety Compatibility Criteria are to be used
as a guide for project approval.
ll. Retention of noise and air easements and establishment of minimum
interior noise standards as established by deed restrictions.
l2. Remaining street improvements to be installed at the time of
development.
l3. The nonlandfill portion of Lot llA is to be retained for Air-
port-related uses.
Dr. Carrick, l5l5 Nancy Court, a member of the Airports Commission,
contended that Mr. Perry misstated the Airports Commission's recommen-
dation with regard to the restaurant and road alignments. He stated
that no recommendation was made to the Planning Commission regarding a
motel/restaurant. Dr. Carrick said the Airports Commission's main
concern with retaining lots ll and llA was to protect the integrity of
the airport at the south end, and lots 9 and l0 were included to
protect lots ll and llA. He said the Commission was given two days
notice to make a recommendation on the property and they were not
informed at the time that there was a possible property exchange
involved. Dr. Carrick emphasized that the property at Benton is very
valuable and should be given a lot of thought.
Mayor Kirkpatrick noted that a letter was received from Hank Woodrum,
former Airports Director for the City of Redding, and he also wishes
to speak to Council.
Elizabeth Reginato, 672 State Street, Chairperson of the Airports
Commission and member of the Airports Commission for 25 years, said
this is the first time she has ever come before Council to object on
any matter. She emphasized that the land surrounding Benton Airpark
is very valuable and was acquired by vote of the Citizens of Redding.
She concurred that some of the land could be surplus but 9, l0, ll,
and llA should not be disposed of by the City, especially since a
study is being conducted to see what might lie in the future for
Municipal Airport and Benton Airpark.
Dr. Blodget, 2l70 Olive, said he is interested in Parcel 20 which is
adjacent to his house. He stated that he asked the City to retain 20
feet for driveway purposes and said he has an encroachment permit and
first right of refusal to purchase it. Dr. Blodget indicated that he
would provide the necessary documents to staff.
Hank Woodrum, 200 Wilshire Drive, said his feeling is that the City
Should retain lots ll and llA because once they are sold, the City
loses complete control of the airport. He emphasized that many people
have expressed to him how important that property is for future airport development. Vi Klaseen, 595 Mary Street, said she has purchased the lot next to Lot 20 and intends to build on it. She said the number of paths that are there indicate that it is a common hike-through area and there
should be some type of access from the corner of Olive and Oakridge to
make the green area more usable. Mrs. Klaseen said that the many
school children should have some type of path access.
Dorene Medina, ll56 Lake Blvd., member of the Airports Commission,
said her main concern is the protection of Benton Airpark. She Said
many times airports are closed because of surrounding problems and the
retention of Lots 9, l0, and especially ll, and llA, are for the
protection of the future of the airport.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Fulton that Lot ll and llA as shown on Exhibit A, not be declared
surplus. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Gard that Lots 9 and l0, also be retained and not be declared surplus.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Fulton
Noes: Council Members - Demsher, Gard, and Kirkpatrick
Absent: Council Members - Pugh
This motion failed for lack of a majority.
Council Member Gard noted that it may be dangerous to increase the
size of the airport because of the surrounding residential areas.
Liz Reginato commented that there has been a lot of discussion about a
hotel/restaurant but it was only one idea and possibly the land should
be kept for uses other than a hotel/restaurant.
Council Member Demsher felt that the development of Benton Airpark
needs some careful consideration because of the heavy development of
residential property surrounding it. He said when we begin talking
about motels and other airport-related facilities, these are things
that would generate more air traffic.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Gard that all other properties (excluding Lots ll and llA) as depicted
on Exhibit A, be declared surplus property according to the conditions
as listed above, including tract restrictions. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
SURPLUS LAND - Cascade Well Site No. 4
(C-070-200 and W-030-750-050)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo-
randum to Council dated March l4, l985. He stated that the Planning
Commission has recommended that City Cascade Well Site No. 4, located
east of Eastside Road and north of the Regional Sewer Treatment Plant,
is not needed for any function of the City of Redding and that sale,
lease, or exchange of the property for industrial purposes is consis-
tent with the Redding General Plan and should be declared surplus.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Gard that Cascade Well Site No. 4 be declared surplus property. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PROPOSED LAND EXCHANGE - Tri Counties Bank
(C-070-0l0, C-070-200 and A-090-020)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo-
randum to Council dated March l5, l985, which is incorporated herein by reference. He stated that Brent Owen, on behalf of Tri Counties
Bank, has inquired if the City would be interested in exchanging City
land adjacent to Benton Airpark for a l00-acre parcel on the
Sacramento River north of Latona Road. Mr. Perry said the property is
outside the City limits and is classified "Industrial."
Mr.Perry said the City land proposed to be obtained in exchange is the
land along the south side of Rosaline Avenue between Claremont
Doctor's Park and Benton Airpark and consists of 8.l8 acres, of which
6.25 is less than 20-percent slope (Parcels 2 through l0 on the
surplus property map and portions of Lots l, ll, and llA.) As part of
the exchange, Tri Counties Bank would also extend water and sewer on
the Benton Airpark property to serve both the property desired by Tri
Counties and a portion of the remaining City property.
Mr. Perry reviewed the potential uses of the property along the River
and some of the issues that are relevant to the site. He advised that
the Redding Planning Commission and the County Planning Commission
found that the acquisition is consistent with the General Plan.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the exchange in
concept subject to the comments noted in the memo from the City
Attorney dated February 26, l985, and completing the requirements of
establishing the property on Rosaline as surplus.
Mr. Perry noted that because of Council's previous action to exclude
Lots ll and llA from the surplus property, this offer would now
include only Lots 2 through l0. He said it is possible that Council
could include a parcel on the other side of Rosaline to replace Lot
ll.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Gard, Mr. Perry advised
that at present, the river property does not flood, however, he noted
that it is in the flood plain. Ms. Gard noted that at one time the
Turtle Bay property probably looked like this property.
Council Member Demsher pointed out that the Tri Counties property
consists of a substantial amount of river front property. He said
there is also a potential income from the mining of the gravel.
Council Member Fulton said he has some concerns about the river
property and does not feel it is an equitable exchange.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Demsher approving in concept, the exchange of property as proposed by
Tri Counties Bank, subject to the comments made by the City Attorney
dated February 26, l985, and completing the requirements of establish-
ing the property on Rosaline as surplus.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Gard, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - Fulton
Absent: Council Members - Pugh
PROPERTY ACQUISITION - Kenyon Drive
(C-070-0l0)
Council Member Gard abstained from voting on this matter.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo-
randum to Council dated March l4, l985, which is incorporated herein by reference. He advised that the City has received an offer of sale
of l06 acres located one-quarter mile east of the west end of Kenyon
Drive in southwest Redding. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph and Council was given a copy of the draft negative declaration.
Mr. Perry stated that the site is suitable for several public uses and
has been discussed in the past in conjunction with a sanitary landfill
and a buffer area for a proposed public firing range to the east. He
said the site is also suitable for a fire-training center according to
several fire-prevention agencies in Shasta County and the Redding Fire
Department.
Mr. Perry indicated that the Planning Commission ordered preparation
of a negative declaration and found acquisition of the site for a
fire-training center consistent with the General Plan. He said
acquisition is also supported by policies in the Open Space and
Conservation Element which discouraged urban development within steep
slope and floodway areas.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City acquire the parcel,
that the negative declaration be ratified and that the City Attorney
be instructed to acquire the property for the appraised value of
$l06,000. A supplemental budget appropriation will be necessary at a
later date.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Demsher that Council make the following findings relative to the
acquisition of property on Kenyon 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 Planning
Commission on February 26, l985. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with
Council Member Gard abstaining
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Demsher approving the acquisition of the above described parcel and
that the City Attorney be instructed to acquire the property for the
appraised value of $l06,000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council
Member Gard abstaining
INDUSTRIAL PROMOTION AGREEMENT - Jack Schreder
(B-l30-030)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Fulton approving an agreement between the City of Redding and Shasta
County to jointly fund the industrial recruitment work of Jack
Schreder, which essentially transfers $7,500 from the County to the
City, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
PROPOSED FLOOD PLAIN ZONING
(L-0l0-050)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted a memo
recently submitted to the Planning Commission dealing with flood-plain
district for the City pursuant to the letter from the Federal Emer-
gency Management Agency. He noted that the City has until June 7, l985, to adopt flood-plain regulations. This was an information item and no action was taken. ORDINANCE - re Vehicles for Hire
(G-l00-500 and C-ll0-l00)
City Attorney Hays advised that at the last Council Meeting, the topic
of the advanced payment of round trip taxi rides from outside the City
of Redding was discussed and resolved. He submitted an ordinance
designed to put into the Municipal Code language which makes clear
that such trips do not constitute doing business within the City
limits of Redding. Mr. Hays recommended that the ordinance be intro-
duced at this time.
Council Member Demsher offered Ordinance No. l720 for first reading,
an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending
Chapter 6.32, pertaining to vehicles for hire.
AMICUS BRIEF IN RENTON vs. PLAYTIME THEATERS
(C-090-l00)
City Attorney Hays stated that during discussions regarding Watson v.
City of Redding, it was pointed out that the District Court's stated
bench opinion was based upon the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal's
decision in the Renton v. Playtime Theaters case. The City of Redding
is being asked to lend its name to the brief which is to be filed with
the United States Supreme Court in the very near future.
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Council instruct
the City Attorney to advise counsel for Renton that the City of
Redding would like to be added to the brief.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Demsher approving the recommendation of the City Attorney as stated
above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
SUMMONS AND COMPLAINTS
(C-090-l00)
City Attorney Hays advised that the following Summons and Complaint
has been received:
Mona Peak by Attorney John Nagel vs. City of Redding et al
No action was required on this matter.
SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS:
C-090-050)
City Attorney Hays advised that the following claim has been settled
by the City Insurance Carrier:
Randel Byers by Attorney Edward Mann - Claim for Personal Injury
filed 4/9/84
Settled in the amount of $5,500
No action was required on this matter.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Controller of the State of California
(S-050-l20)
Notice of Revenues for Fiscal Year Ending 6/30/85
Reduction of Fire Hazard in Green Belt Areas (P-l50-070) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:42 P.M., Mayor Kirkpatrick declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk