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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1985-05-20 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California May 20, l985 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Deputy City Clerk Strohmayer. The invocation was offered by Pastor Jim Ledbetter of the First Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Gard with the following Council Members present: Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Gard. Council Members Absent: Mayor Kirkpatrick Also present were City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works Arness, Director of Electric Utility Lindley, Planning and Community Development Director Perry, Director of General Services Masingale, Senior Planner Keaney, Director of Finance Downing, Direc- tor of Data Processing Kelley, Airports Director Homan, Senior Housing Counselor Maurer, Deputy City Clerk Strohmayer, and Minute Clerk Rupp. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of May 6, l985 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (B-l30-ll0) Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 2l, check nos. l05300 through l05570 inclusive, in the amount of $3,150,323.22, be approved and paid; and, Payroll Register No. 22, check nos. 2070l4 through 20765l inclusive, in the amount of $495,431.12, for the period April 2l, l985, through May 4, l985, be approved. Total: $3,645,754.34 Treasurer's Report - April 30, l985 (B-l30-l50) Total Treasurer's Accountability - $24,5l0,l92.47 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust and Funds of Related Entities - $4l,497,000.34 Claims for Damage and Personal Injury - lst Hearing Josephine and Malcolm Taylor by Attorney Leslie Johnson - Claim for Personal Injury filed 5/6/85 Recommend denial and refer to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) Pacific Bell - Claim for Damages filed 5/2/85 Recommend denial (C-090-020) Lisa Maria Hutchinson by Attorney Bradley L. Boeckman - Claim for Personal Injury filed 5/3/85 Recommend denial and refer to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) Rejection of Bid - One (l) Grand Piano (B-050-l00) City Manager recommends that all bids be rejected for Bid Schedule No. l625, One (l) Grand Piano, since the amount appropriated in the l984-85 budget was only $6,500, and the low bid was $7,409.40. Mr. Courtney added that it has been suggested that one of the local service clubs may be willing to finance the purchase of a piano for the Auditorium. Resolution Rejecting Bids - Special Sanitation Containers (B-050-l00) City Manager recommends adoption of Resolution No. 85-9l, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rejecting all bids for Bid Schedule No. l635, special sanitation containers, and declaring that such containers may be acquired in the open market, and authoriz-ing negotiation therefor by the City Manager. Set Public Hearing - re School Site Location for Tentative Subdivision Map S-l6-84, by Benton Ranch Investors (S-l00-040) Planning Director recommends that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M., June 3, l985, to consider the school site location on Benton Ranch Subdivision S-l6-84, by Benton Ranch Investors. Resolution Waiving Parcel Map - Lot Line Adjustment LS-24-85, by Lee Chapman (L-0l0-l50) Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 85-92 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding waiving the requirement of a parcel map for Lot Split Application No. LS-24-85. Set Public Hearing - re Rezoning Application RZ-l0-85 (L-0l0-230) Planning Director recommends that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M., June 3, l985, to consider Rezoning Application RZ-l0-85, by City of Redding. Resolution Setting Public Hearing - re Abandonment Application A-3-85, by Nedra Soos (A-0l0-l00) Planning Director recommends adoption of Resolution No. 85-93, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and abandon unimproved street right of way adja- cent to l845 Aspin Avenue (A-3-85), and setting a public hearing for 7:30 P.M., June l7, l985. Annexation Request No. 85-8 - Wilshire Drive (A-l50-_____) Planning Director recommends that Annexation Request No. 85-8, Wilshire Drive, by Gene Rother, not be commenced at this time, since the parcel is part of an existing County island within the City limits and would create two separate islands where one currently exists. Set Public Hearing - re Proposed Water Rate Increase (W-030-400) Public Works Director recommends that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M., June l7, l985, to consider the proposed water rate modification. Letter Agreement with County of Shasta - re Participation in Modifica- tions to Court/Placer Intersection (S-070-l00 and L-0l0-l00-700) Public Works Director recommends approval of a letter agreement with the County of Shasta to jointly modify the intersection of Court and Placer Streets, wherein the County agrees to pay $25,000 or the actual cost based on contract price, to widen the northwest corner of Placer and Court Streets, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign. Award of Bid - l984-85 Slurry Seal Program (B-050-020) Public Works Director recommends that Bid Schedule No. l634 (Job No. 5ll5-64), l984-85 slurry seal program, be awarded to California Pavement Maintenance Co., Inc., on its low bid in the amount of $53,988. Resolution Approving Cost of Abatement - l445 Grange Street (A-030-070) City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 85-94 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and confirming report and account of the cost of abatement of unsafe buildings and debris on the Parra property at l445 Grange Street. Resolution Confirming Redding Redevelopment Agency Activities (R-030-050) City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 85-95 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving Resolution No. 85-l of the Redding Redevelopment Agency authorizing the issuance and prescribing the terms, conditions and form of not to exceed $l2,000,000 principal amount of Redding Redevelopment Agency Canby/Hilltop/Cypress Redevelopment Project tax allocation bonds, Series A. Lease Agreement with People of Progress, Inc. - Community Gardens (C-070-l00) City Attorney recommends approval of a lease agreement with the People of Progress for the use of a portion of City-owned property next to the Sacramento River for community garden plots, commencing May l, l985, and terminating April 30, l986. Viacom Extension Agreement (T-040-050) City Attorney recommends that Council approve an extension agreement whereby Viacom's franchise would extend the present operating status until October l5, l985, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign. Mr. Hays noted that all conditions required of Viacom have been met. Lease Agreement - Shasta Growers Association for Farmer's Market (C-070-l00) City Attorney recommends approval of a lease agreement with Shasta Growers Association to operate it's farmers' market in front of City Hall on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the growing season, commenc- ing July l, l985, and terminating June 30, l986. He noted that the market will open at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesdays instead of 7:00 P.M. unless there is a conflict with parking for regular City business. Amendment to Lease Agreement - Charles Young (C-070-l00 and A-090-l00) City Attorney recommends approval of an amendment to a lease agreement with Charles Young for property at the Redding Municipal Airport, wherein the rental rate is adjusted from $l50 to $437.50 per month, as well as instituting into the rental agreement a three-year automatic increase provision based upon the Consumer Price Index. Funding Agreement - Redding Jaycees (B-l30-030-650) City Attorney recommends that Council approve a funding agreement with the Redding Jaycees, in the amount of $2,930, for the fiscal year l985-86. Subleases with Shasta County Women's Refuge and the Shasta County Deputy Sheriff's Association - Redding Rodeo Grounds *(C-070-l00 and C-050-560) City Attorney recommends that Council approve subleases between the Redding Rodeo Association and the Shasta County Women's Refuge for a fund raising activity June 7 through June l0; and the Shasta County Deputy Sheriff's Association for fund raising activities on May 25 through 26 and again on June l through 2, subject to the appropriate insurance. It is further recommended that the procedure be changed for subleases at the Rodeo Grounds, so that in the case where the Redding Rodeo Association is responsible for the concessions at the Rodeo Grounds, the approval of the subleases be delegated to the City Manager, based upon a recommendation from the City Attorney that the required insur- ance coverage is in order. - - - - MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Demsher, 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 Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kirkpatrick Resolution Numbers 85-9l, 85-92, 85-93, 85-94, and 85-95, are on file in the office of the City Clerk. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce - re Lake Redding and Lake Red Bluff Power Generation Projects *(E-l20-070-400 and E-l20-070-825) A letter was received from Lou Gerard, Executive Vice President of the Greater Redding Chambers of Commerce, in support of the two electric generating projects proposed by the City of Redding, commonly referred to as the Lake Redding and Lake Red Bluff projects. Vice Mayor Gard suggested that a letter be written to the Chamber thanking them for their support. Letter from Shasta County Board of Realtors - in Support of a Waste- water Treatment Plant for the Stillwater Basin (W-0l0-560) A letter was received from the Shasta County Board of Realtors strongly supporting the establishment of a wastewater treatment plant for the Stillwater Basin area. Vice Mayor Gard suggested that a letter be written to the Shasta County Board of Realtors thanking them for their support, and that letters also be sent to all organizations which have expressed their support of this project. VICTOR AVENUE BRIDGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. l983-9 (A-l70-020-900) Council Member Pugh abstained from voting and discussion on this matter. Special Bond Counsel Sperry requested a closed session concerning this assessment district to discuss pending litigation. At the hour of 7:l0 P.M., Mayor Gard directed Council to retire to a closed session. At the hour of 7:25 P.M., Council reconvened to regular session. Mr. Sperry advised that, in addition to the Paid and Unpaid List, and the resolutions submitted for adoption, he also is submitted a letter of commitment from Birr, Wilson for the purchase of bonds. The following documents were submitted for filing and adoption: Paid and Unpaid List Resolution MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton that Resolution No. 85-96 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding determining assessments remaining unpaid for the Victor Avenue Bridge Assessment District No. l983-9. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kirkpatrick Abstain: Council Members - Pugh Resolution No. 85-96 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton that Resolution No. 85-97 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing issuance of bonds for Victor Avenue Bridge Assessment District No. l983-9. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kirkpatrick Abstain: Council Members - Pugh Resolution No. 85-97 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton that Resolution No. 85-98 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering sale of bonds for Victor Avenue Bridge Assessment District No. l983-9. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kirkpatrick Abstain: Council Members - Pugh Resolution No. 85-98 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. WESTWOOD MANOR WATER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. l982-9 (A-l70-l50-950) Council Member Pugh abstained from voting and discussion on this matter. Special Bond Counsel Sperry submitted the following resolution for adoption: Resolution MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Demsher that Resolution No. 85-99 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution of Intention for Westwood Manor Water Assessment District No. l982-9. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kirkpatrick Abstain: Council Members - Pugh Resolution No. 85-99 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Rezoning Application RZ-2-85, by Donald Hampshire (L-0l0-230) Council Member Pugh abstained from voting on this matter. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Demsher that the full reading of Ordinance No. l728 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton that Ordinance No. l728 be adopted, 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-2-85). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kirkpatrick Abstain: Council Members - Pugh Ordinance No. l728 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-4-85, by Gary Knighten (L-0l0-230) MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. l729 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Demsher that Ordinance No. l729 be adopted, 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-4-85). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kirkpatrick Abstain: Council Members - Pugh Ordinance No. l729 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-l2-84, by City of Redding (L-0l0-230) MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. l730 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton that Ordinance No. l730 be adopted, 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-l2-84). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kirkpatrick Abstain: Council Members - Pugh Ordinance No. l730 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH SHASTA-CASCADE WONDERLAND ASSOCIATION - re Additional l984-85 Funding (B-l30-030-700) City Manager Courtney reviewed his memorandum to Council dated May l3, l985, which is incorporated herein by reference. He stated that John Reginato, General Manager of the Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Associa- tion, submitted his request to the City for funding in the amount of $70,500. Mr. Courtney pointed out that the Council approved the l984-85 funding agreement with Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association on December l7, l984, in the amount of $9,630 for general promotional services. It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the l984-85 agree- ment with Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association be amended to approve funding by the City of Redding for the following: l. Copying Equipment - $3,800 2. Answering Machine - $ 270 MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton approving the recommendation of the City Manager as stated above, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Agreement Amend- ment. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes INDUSTRIAL PROMOTION AGREEMENT EXTENSION - Jack Schreder and Associ- ates (B-l30-030 and A-050-500) City Manager Courtney reviewed his memorandum to Council dated May l0, l985, which is incorporated herein by reference. He stated that the existing agreement with Jack Schreder and Associates expires on June 3, l985, and it is his recommendation that the agreement be renewed for an additional l2 month period under the same terms and conditions. Mr. Courtney stated that the County of Shasta has agreed to pay $7500 of the costs of these promotion services for the year beginning June 4, l984, and it is probable that this joint effort will continue in the second year of the agreement. It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the Industrial Promotion Services Agreement with Jack Schreder and Associates, be extended commencing June 4, l985, for a twelve month period, under the same terms and conditions as last year. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Pugh approving the recommendation of the City Manager as stated above, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Agreement Extension. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION RE SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF RATES - re Pilot Program for Commercial Air Conditioning Load Management Program (E-l20-030 and E-090-l00) Electric Director Lindley reviewed his memorandum to Council dated May l5, l985, which is incorporated herein by reference. He recommended that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the pro- posed pilot commercial air conditioning load management program for commercial customers and the inclusion of the Supplemental Schedule of Rates in the City's existing Municipal Utilities Schedule of Rates. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Pugh that Resolution No. 85-l00 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving a commercial air conditioning load management program and establishing a schedule of rates for such program. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kirkpatrick Resolution No. 85-l00 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal of CVR Trust of EIR for Grading Permit Application 84008 (A-070-055) Council Member Pugh abstained from voting and discussion on this matter. The hour of 7:30 P.M., having arrived, Vice Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re appeal of CVR Trust of EIR for Grading Permit Application 84008. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing The Deputy City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received. Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council dated May l7, l985. He stated that CVR Trust has filed a request to grade 6.24 acres located on the northwest corner of Placer Road and Buenaventura Boulevard. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph. He explained that the Board of Administrative Review required that an environmental impact report be prepared on the proposed grading. Subsequent to that decision, the applicant appealed the decision to the City Council. Mr. Perry reviewed the procedure for submitting a grading permit application and explained that when grading is to be done on a site which is intended to be subdivided into five or more parcels, involves more than 20,000 cubic yards of excavation or fill, or an environ- mental impact report has been prepared, a hearing shall be conducted by the Board of Administrative Review. He noted that the CVR Trust application consists of 24,000 cubic yards of grading and the property has the potential, under the General Plan, to be sub-divided into 2l single-family lots or up to 3l lots in a planned development. Mr. Perry outlined the problems or issues associated with the proposal. With respect to Dr. Payne's statements to the City Council, Mr. Perry noted that the appeal was filed referencing Section l4A-l0 of the prior City Code and an appeal fee was not paid. The appeal procedure in the grading ordinance is now Section l6.40.l00, and there are no appeal procedures under the environmental ordinance for the require- ment of an EIR under which the environmental determination was made. It is the recommendation of the staff that the appeal be denied and the action of the Board of Administrative Review be upheld. In the alternative, it is recommended that the application be denied out- right. Mr. Perry noted that it was hoped that the requirement for an environmental impact report would require the applicant to work with the lay of the land, relate the grading to the various ways the property could be developed, and seek approval first of a tentative map in the manner indicated by the City Code. Mr. Perry pointed out a change in the staff memo, page 2, second paragraph. He said the statement referring to which structures will be saved or removed, and the lack of proper contour lines, should be removed from the memo. Vice Mayor Gard emphasized that it is the policy of this Council to go the extra mile so that the public's business is conducted in public. She asked why the appeal was accepted if the City Code does not allow for the appeal of an EIR requirement. Mr. Perry advised that there was some confusion as to whether the grading permit was being appealed or the EIR requirement. He said the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provides for an appeal process to the legislative body but gives no guidelines. City Attorney Hays stated that Mr. Woodward has said they feel the requirement for an EIR is the equivalent of a denial of the grading permit. Dr. David Payne, 3455 Riviera Drive, trustee of CVR Trust, stated he is not surprised that Council is confused by what has been said. He noted that if they owe a $25 filing fee for the appeal, they will pay it. Dr. Payne said that as a citizen of the City, he relies on City staff to advise him on how to proceed and they have followed all the advise they could get from the Planning Department and the Public Works Department. He reviewed the events preceding this appeal. Dr. Payne stated that his partner, Mr. Woodward, was told that the normal time for a grading permit is three to five days. However, their application was submitted on February 28, l985, and not acted on by the Board of Administrative Review until April 3. Dr. Payne said they accept that they have not arrived at the point of an EIR require- ment in an objective manner. They feel they did properly submit a site plan and ask that they be allowed to proceed with the project. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining Vice Mayor Gard commented that the City has not seen a grading plan like this in years. Mr. Perry stated that, given the amount of grading involved, they had no choice but to refer the application to BAR. Council Member Demsher commented that this is a piece of property that will be developed and should be developed along a street that is only partially finished. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Fulton, Mr. Perry advised that the applicant's main objection is the cost and time involved in an EIR. Council Member Fulton said he does not understand the delays. Mr. Perry stated that a routine permit should only take three to five days; however, something that requires this much fill is not routine and requires notice to adjoining property owners. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Demsher, City Attorney Hays advised that the specific use of the property would be elucidated in the EIR. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton that the appeal be denied and the requirement for preparation of an environmental impact report for Grading Permit No. 85008, by CVR Trust be upheld. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining Dr. Payne commented that he would like to point out that they do not object to an EIR. He said the day following the BAR meeting, Mr. Woodward went to the Planning Director asking for prompt action. PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-6-85, by Paul Ogden, 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, Vice Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-6-85. (G-030-0l0) 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 May l6, l985 The Deputy City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received and the Vice Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Senior Planner Keaney reviewed the Planning Director's memorandum to Council dated May l6, l985. He stated that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of GPA-6-85 to reclassify property at 266l Henderson Road from "Residential, 3.0 units per acre" to "Service Commercial." A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph and Council was given a copy of the draft negative declaration. In the opinion of the Commission and staff, given the historical use of the property and surrounding uses, the amendment request is reason- able. Mr. Keaney said a change would simply recognize what exists, although reclassification will allow more intensive use of the pro- perty than is available under the present nonconforming use status. He pointed out that the principal concerns of this area are street improvements; traffic generation, as it relates to Hartnell Avenue or residential areas to the south; and potential land-use conflicts between residential and commercial. Mr. Keaney noted that the lack of sewers will limit how intensively the property can be used. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that GPA-6-85 be approved. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton that Council make the following findings relative to GPA-6-85: 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 April 9, l985. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton that GPA-6-85, by Paul Ogden, et al, be approved as depicted on the map entitled "Requested General Plan," dated 4/9/85, and that staff be instructed to prepare a resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-3-85, by Ron Thomas (G-030-0l0) The hour of 7:30 P.M., having arrived, Vice Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-3-85, by Ton Thomas. 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 May l6, l985 The Deputy City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received and the Vice Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council dated May l6, l985. He stated that the Planning Commission has recommended reclassification of property located at 2697 Victor Avenue from "Residential, 4.0 units per acre" to "Office." 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 Council ratify the negative declaration and approve GPA-3-85, as depicted on the map. He noted that, with a use permit or zoning, the staff will be recommending architectural review, single-story con- struction, quality landscaping, residential-style roofs, fencing adjacent to residential uses, and a minimum parcel size of l5,000 square feet. It is further recommended that staff be instructed to prepare a resolution. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Pugh that Council make the following findings relative to GPA-3-85: 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 Redding Plan- ning Commission on April 9, l985. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Pugh that GPA-3-85, by Ron Thomas, be approved as requested and that staff be instructed to prepare a resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Public Convenience and Necessity to Acquire Sewer Easement in Sandpointe Development and North Canby Sewer Relief Assessment District Assessment District No. l980-l (C-070-0l0 and A-l70-l00-400) Council Member Pugh abstained from voting and discussion on this matter. The hour of 7:30 P.M., having arrived, Vice Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re public convenience and necessity to acquire sewer easement in Sandpointe Development and North Canby Sewer Assessment District No. l980-l. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Notice of Public Hearing Letters to Property Owners City Attorney Hays requested that the hearing be continued until the City Council meeting of June l7, l985, due to the fact that the owners of the involved parcel have requested a continuance and all parties are now negotiating the necessary acquisition. Mr. Hays noted that they have hired counsel and that individual is out of the country at this time. He also noted that Jim Elkins, representing Drake Homes, is present to object to the continuance. Jim Elkins of Pace Engineering, representing Drake Homes, stated that the only way that this assessment district can be completed is to acquire the easements. He said he has attempted to discuss the acquisition of the easements with the property owners on several occasions and they have refused to meet with him. He said they are aware that the only other action is condemnation proceedings. Mr. Elkins therefore asked the City to use its powers of eminent domain. Mr. Elkins explained that they have located the easements along a creek to minimize the impact to the property. He emphasized that this is the only way that the properties can be served with a gravity sewer system. He said they object to the request for continuance and feel it is just another delay. City Attorney Hays pointed out that the law requires that the property owners have an opportunity to come before the City Council. He said they have a right to choose counsel and the individual they chose is out of the country. Mr. Hays felt they should have the opportunity to be present at the hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton that the public hearing re public convenience and necessity to acquire sewer easements for the North Canby Sewer Assessment District, be continued to 7:30 P.M., June l7, l985. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining Council Member Demsher left the meeting at this time. REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR OFFICE FURNITURE - Planning Department (A-050-250) Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council dated May l7, l985, which is incorporated herein by reference. He stated that $l20,000 was budgeted for an addition to the Planning Department to relieve its work space problems. Given the discussions that have occurred in the last year on a new City Hall by l990, Mr. Perry said the department does not feel justified in pro- ceeding with a building addition until that is resolved. Mr. Perry explained that the option he prefers is to retrofit the office with changes to furnishings and partitions to create more space and more efficient work area. He advised that an office consultant was retained to look at department needs and to identify solutions within the existing space available. Mr. Perry said the consultant has recommended a furniture and floor plan which meets these goals, creates three new work areas, and is relocatable if new quarters are obtained. The estimated cost would be about 70,000. It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize seeking bids for the department retrofit. Mr. Perry advised that a recommended appropriation for the work will be included in the l985-86 Preliminary Budget. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Fulton authorizing staff to seek bids for the Planning Department retrofit as recommended. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-7-85, by City of Redding (L-0l0-230) Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that, on April l5, l985, Council approved the rezoning of City-owned land located adjacent to Airpark Drive from "R-l" Single-Family Residential District to "U-F" Unclassified, "Rl-Bl0," and "CO-Bl5-F" Districts. He said Site-plan-review criteria is proposed for the "CO-Bl5-F" and "U-F" Districts. The area is generally located east of Benton Airpark between Gold Street and Mercy Medical Center. It is the recommendation of staff that the area approved for exchange be rezoned to "CO-Bl5-F" and "U-F" and that an ordinance be offered for first reading. Council Member Pugh offered Ordinance No. l73l 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-7-85). ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-l-85, by Fred Morrison (L-0l0-230) Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that, on May 6, l985, the City Council denied the applicant's request for "RM-9" zoning and directed staff to report back on the potential for "R3-40" zoning if sufficient right-of-way existed for Victor Avenue. He said it appears that without doing final engineering, sufficient right-of-- way exists for Victor Avenue to be widened to a four-lane street. It is therefore recommended that an ordinance be offered for first reading to rezone the property to "R3-40-Bl5-F." Council Member Pugh offered Ordinance No. l732 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-l-85), and ratifying the negative declaration. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP - Hacienda Heights Subdivision, S-l8-8l by MHD Associates (S-l00-260) Council was advised that the Planning Commission has approved an amendment request to increase the number of lots from 76 to a total of 389. He said the approval was based on a recent General Plan Amend- ment GPA-l2-84, which reclassified the property (l62 acres) from "Residential Reserve, 0.2 units per acre," to "Residential, 3.0 and 2.0 units per acre" and "Greenway." The property is located north of Old Alturas Road, south of State Highway 299 East, and east of Churn Creek. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph and Council was given a copy of the conditions of approval. This was an information item. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP - Quartz Hill Subdivision, S-8-84, by Al Naticchioni (S-l00-608) Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted permis- sion to subdivide property into seven lots, located generally adjacent to and north of Quartz Hill Road one-third mile west of Lake Boule- vard, described as Tentative Subdivision Map S-8-84, Quartz Hill Subdivision, by Al Naticchioni. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph and Council was given a copy of the conditions of approval. This was an information item. VIACOM PROPOSAL (T-040-050) Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted the new proposal for cable services prepared by Viacom and noted that the proposal replaces the one presented to the City last November. He also submitted a staff evaluation of the two proposals. Mr. Perry stated that, in the next several weeks, staff will have the consultant review the proposal, discuss any details with Viacom, and prepare a recommendation. He added that Council will need to hold a public hearing as part of considering the proposal, however, the date will be set later. REQUEST TO HOLD AIR SHOW '85 AND REQUEST TO SELL BEER AND WINE - Exchange Club (A-090-l00 and A-ll0-l00) Airports Director Homan advised that the Airports Commission recom- mended approval of the Exchange Club's request to hold Air Show '85 at Redding Municipal Airport, and to sell beer and wine on June 29 and 30. It is the recommendation of the Director of Airports and the Airports Commission that the request be approved. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Fulton approving the request of the Exchange Club to hold Air Show '85 at Redding Municipal Airport on June 29 and 30, l985. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Fulton approving the request of the Exchange Club to sell beer and wine at Air Show '85 at Redding Municipal Airport on June 29 and 30, l985. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton and Pugh Noes: Council Members - Gard Absent: Council Members - Demsher and Kirkpatrick SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS City Attorney Hays advised that the following claims have been settled by the City Insurance Carrier: Ronald McCaslin - Claim for Personal Injury filed 5/l7/82 Settled in the amount of $250 (C-090-050) Mona Peak - Claim for Personal Injury filed 8/23/84 Settled in the amount of $l9,000 (C-090-050) Victoria Martin - Claim for Personal Injury filed 7/l3/84 Settled in the amount of $5,000 (C-090-050) ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Public Utilities Commission: (S-050-350) PGandE Application to increase electric and gas rates Alcoholic Beverage License Applications: (A-ll0-l40) Sam's Food To Go (Mohsen Nazari) l675 Hilltop Dr. #M Oak Grove Club (Amos Grissom) 5950 Hwy. 99S ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:30 P.M., Vice Mayor Gard declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: __________________________________ Vice Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Deputy City Clerk