HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1985-10-21 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California October 2l, l985 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Deputy City Attorney
McNeill.
The invocation was offered by Pastor Noble Streeter of the First
Presbyterian Church.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirkpatrick with the follow-
ing Council Members present: Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and
Kirkpatrick.
Also present were City Manager Courtney, Director of Public Works
Arness, Electric Director Lindley, Planning and Community Development
Director Perry, Resources Manager Coleman, Director of Finance Down-
ing, Senior Planner Keaney, Housing Administrator Maurer, Deputy City
Attorney McNeill, City Clerk Nichols, Deputy City Clerk Strohmayer,
and Secretary to the City Council Rupp.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent
Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of October 7, l985
Adjourned Regular Meeting of October l5, l985
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(B-l30-ll0)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 07, check nos. l08776
through l09052 inclusive, in the amount of $2,787,997.46, be approved
and paid; and, Payroll Register No. 07, check nos. 2l44l8 through
2l5076 inclusive, in the amount of $556,324.15, for the period
September 22, l985, through October 5, l985, be approved.
TOTAL: $3,344,321.61
Treasurer's Report - September 30, l985
(B-l30-l50)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $20,604,295.8l
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust and Funds of Related Entities - $4l,094.908.78
Claims for Damage and Personal Injury - lst Hearing
Ford Motor Company by Attorney Bernard Alard - Claim for Damages filed
l0/l0/85
Recommend denial and refer to Insurance Carrier
(C-090-020)
Award of Bid - Special Sanitation Containers
(B-050-l00)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No.
l688, Special Sanitation Containers, be awarded to Consolidated
Fabricators, in the amount of $47,727.03, sales tax included.
Award of Bid - l5 KV URD Conductor
(B-050-l00)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No.
l690, l5 KV URD Conductor, be awarded to Pirelli Cable Corporation, in the amount of $60,853.75, sales tax included. Award of Bid - Overhead, Bare Stranded Aluminum Conductor
(B-050-l00)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No.
l69l, Overhead, Bare Stranded Aluminum Conductor, be awarded to
General Electric Supply Company, in the amount of $35,09l.94, sales
tax included.
Award of Bid - One 3/4 Ton Diesel Pickup Truck With Utility Body
(B-050-l00)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No.
l692, One (l) 3/4 Ton Diesel Pickup Truck with Utility Body, be
awarded to Rodway Chevrolet, in the amount of $l4,407.34, sales tax
included.
Award of Bid - One, One-Ton Diesel Pickup Truck with Dual Rear Wheels
and a Utility Body
(B-050-l00)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No.
l693, One (l) One-Ton Diesel Pickup Truck with Dual Rear Wheels and a
Utility Body, be awarded to Rodway Chevrolet, in the amount of
$l7,34l.4l, sales tax included.
Award of Bid - Two l½ Ton Diesel Trucks with Utility Body and Aerial
Lift
(B-050-l00)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No.
l694, Two (2) l½ Ton Diesel Trucks with Utility Body and Aerial Lift,
be awarded to Pac Power, in the amount of $96,9l2.96, sales tax
included.
Request for Purchase - Open Office System Furniture from Tab Products
(B-050-l00)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Council approve the
purchase of open office system furniture for the Personnel Department
from Tab Products Company, in the amount of $6,922.4l, sales tax
included.
Resolution - re Agreement with Black and Veatch/Motor Columbus for
Spring Creek Pumped Storage Project
(E-l20-070-655)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Resolution No.
85-228 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding authorizing the Mayor to sign the Spring Creek Pumped Storage
Project Engineering Services Contract with Black and Veatch/Motor
Columbus.
Resolution - re Participation in California Energy Commission's Siting
and Permit Assistance Grant Program re Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
Project
(G-l00-l70 and E-l20-300)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Resolution No.
85-229 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding ratifying the grant submittal to the California Energy Commis-
sion seeking funds to assist in siting for a municipal solid waste
project.
Set Public Hearing - re Amendments to "C-l," "C-2," and "C-3" Dis-
tricts Concerning Minimum Parcel Size
(L-0l0-500-050)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public hearing be set for 7:00 P.M., November 4, l985, to consider amendment to the "C-l," "C-2," and "C-3" Districts concerning minimum parcel
size.
Set Public Hearing - re Appeal of Lot Split LS-48-85 (Kutras Recrea-
tion, Inc.), by Trygve Sletteland
(L-0l0-l50)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 P.M., November l8, l985, to consider the
appeal of Lot Split LS-48-85 (Kutras Recreation, Inc.), by Trygve
Sletteland.
Housing Assistance Plan - October l, l985 to September 30, l988
(G-l00-030-200)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Council approve
the three-year goals for the City's Community Development Block Grant
Program, Housing Assistance Plan, as submitted.
Resolution - re Issuance of Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds by the
Housing Authority for River Oaks Retirement Center Hartnell Associ-
ates, Ltd.
(H-l50-300)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No.
85-230 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the issuance of Multi-Unit Rental Housing Revenue
Bonds by the Housing Authority of the City of Redding for Hartnell
Associates, Ltd.
International Downtown Association
(M-0l0-200)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Council author-
ize staff to file an application with International Downtown Asso-
ciation for the Centralized Retail Management Technical Assistance
Program.
Resolution - re Parking Prohibition at 5l75 Churn Creek Road
(P-030-250)
It is the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that
Resolution No. 85-23l be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding prohibiting parking at all times at 5l75 Churn
Creek Road.
Resolution - re Parking Prohibition on a Portion of Butte Street
(P-030-250)
It is the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that
Resolution No. 85-232 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding prohibiting parking at all times on Butte Street
at Continental Street.
Resolution - Modifying Parking Hours in Public Parking Lot No. ll
(P-030-230)
It is the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that
Resolution No. 85-233 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding amending the Traffic Control Map by modifying
Parking Lot No. ll by changing the closing time of the lot from 2:00
A.M. to l0:00 P.M., with the current opening time of 8:00 A.M. to
remain the same.
Notice of Completion - Cascade Park - Phase I
(B-050-020 and P-050-l28)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Sched-
ule No. l6l5 (Job No. 9459), Cascade Park, Phase I, be accepted as
satisfactorily completed by Russ Howington for the final contract price of $83,l05.22.
Notice of Completion - Resurfacing of Sequoia School Tennis Courts
(B-050-020 and P-050-800)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Sched-
ule No. l683 (Job No. 964l), resurfacing of Sequoia School Tennis
Courts, be accepted as satisfactorily completed by Mallot &
Peterson-Grundy for the final contract price of $l4,ll2.
Acceptance of Water and Sewer Improvements - Sandpointe Apartments
(S-l00-685)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the instal-
lation of sanitary sewer and water improvements in the Sandpointe
Development, be accepted as satisfactorily completed.
Resolution Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Improvements - Western
Ranches Subdivision, Unit No. 9
*(S-070-230 and S-l00-785)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution
No. 85-234 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Calle Seca, La Madre,
and a portion of Alta Camino Drive in the Western Ranches No. 9
Subdivision, Phase 2.
It is further recommended that the improvements in Western Ranches
Subdivision, Unit No. 9, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and
that the City Clerk be instructed to return the securities to the
developer.
Acceptance of Final Map - Quail Ridge Subdivision Unit 3
(S-l00-607)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the final
map for Quail Ridge Subdivision, Unit No. 3, be approved, that the
Mayor be authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreement, and that the
City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County
Recorder.
Lease/Purchase Agreement - Anderson-Cottonwood Disposal
(S-020)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney and the City Manager
that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Lease/Purchase Option Agree-
ment with the Anderson-Cottonwood Disposal Service for the use of the
City's surplus drop boxes.
Lease Agreement - North Valley Art League
(C-070-l00)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that the Mayor be
authorized to sign a lease agreement with the North Valley Art League
to permit the League to utilize the former California Department of
Forestry building located at ll26 Parkview Avenue, commencing
October
22, l985, and terminating October 2l, l986.
Extension Agreement - Viacom
(T-040-050)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Council approve a
six-month extension of the Franchise Agreement with Viacom, commencing
October l6, l985, and terminating April l5, l986.
National Institute of Municipal Law Officers (NIMLO) - Fair Labor
Standards Act Litigation (L-040-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Council authorize
staff to contribute to the Fair Labor Standards Act Litigation Trust
Fund established by NIMLO in the amount of $l,000.00.
Set Public Hearing - to Establish Rates for Collection and Removal of
Solid Waste and to Establish Certain Charges for Deposit of Solid
Waste at the City's Landfill
*(S-020-l00, S-020-300, S-020-500)
It is the recommendation of the Director of General Services that a
public hearing be set for 7:00 P.M., November 4, l985, to consider the
establishment of rates for the collection and removal of solid waste,
and rates for the deposit of solid waste at the City's landfill.
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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, Pugh, and
Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution Numbers 85-228, 85-229, 85-230, 85-23l, 85-232, 85-233,
85-234, are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Request from Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce - re Annual Christmas
Parade, December 6, l985
(P-0l0-050)
A communication was received from the Greater Redding Chamber of
Commerce asking Council's approval to hold its 4th Annual Christmas
Parade, December 6, l985, at 6:30 P.M. A map of the proposed route
was submitted to Council.
City Clerk Nichols advised that the Chief of Police has reviewed the
request and approves the parade route as requested.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Demsher that the Christmas Parade route be approved as requested. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Gard noted that an idea was raised at the Centennial
Committee meeting to put the Christmas Tree in the Auditorium lawn for
better lighting. She commented that the parade starts at that point
and it may be a good location, in connection with the parade.
Council Member Fulton pointed out that the Downtown Merchants may want
to keep the Christmas Tree downtown.
Council Members concurred that it would something that should be
addressed, and referred the matter to the City Manager for report and
recommendation.
Letter from Bill Stelter - re Rent Control in the City of Redding
(A-050-250-075)
A letter was received from Bill Stelter asking that some form of rent control be instituted in Redding to prevent developers from constantly increasing rents, and the resultant loss of affordable housing. Council Member Gard reported that the League of California Cities has
looked at rent control and found that it discourages the building of
multifamily dwellings and makes rent control more necessary than it
was in the beginning. She said it needs to be looked at very care-
fully and added that most cities which have rent control have exempted
new construc-tion from these controls.
Council Member Demsher suggested requesting a copy of the League's
position paper on rent control.
Council Member Gard said the League's position is that it should be a
matter of local control and that new construction be exempt.
Council Member Fulton suggested that the City's Housing Department
should look at the subject and bring a report back to Council, along
with the League's report.
Mayor Kirkpatrick referred the matter to the Housing staff for report
and recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-l6-85, by Tom Wages
(L-0l0-230)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened the
public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-l6-85, by Tom Wages.
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 October l5, l985
The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo-
randum to Council dated October l5, l985. He explained that on
September l6, l985, Council set a public hearing to consider the
request by the applicant to rezone property located at the southwest
corner of Benton Drive and Quartz Hill Road from "R-l" Single Family
Residential District to "CO-20-B20-F" Commercial Office District and
"Rl-Bl0" Single Family Residential District. A map of the area was
shown on the Vu Graph and Mr. Perry reviewed the series of events
leading up to this hearing.
Mr. Perry stated that the parcel in question was created as a product
of Lake Redding Estates but was not a part of Units lA and lB to the
west. He said the General Plan had been changed from "Residential" to
"Retail" and roads on three sides constructed, the zoning was not
changed to "C-2" or "C-l." Rather, the zoning remained the "R-l" that
existed prior to Lake Redding Estates. Mr. Perry noted that, had the
intent been for the parcel to be residential, the road pattern would
likely have been different.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the
property be rezoned to "C0-20-B20-F" Office District, and "Rl-Bl0"
Single Family Residential for the properties fronting on Elk Drive.
If Council concurs, it is recommended that EIR-l-77 and EIR-2-82 be
certified adequate and completed in compliance with CEQA, that changes
or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the final EIR and that the rezoning be ap-
proved subject to the site-plan-review criteria as recommended by the
Planning Commission and that an ordinance be offered for first read-
ing.
Council Member Fulton asked why staff objects to the cul-de-sac on Elk
Drive.
Mr. Perry advised that lots would be backing onto both Quartz Hill
Road and Benton Drive; and, it would cause a substantial reduction
from what the General Plan allows at this time. He advised that the
Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on the General Plan
Amendment they initiated, but continued the hearings until Council has
acted on this rezoning application.
Jackie Bengtsson, 308 Termaline Way, submitted a petition from
residents of Lake Redding Estates and a copy of the petition signed by
them in August. She said, the residents feel that offices are not in
char-acter with the residential area. She felt it may attract
undesirable people loitering in the parking lots at night. Ms.
Bengtsson asked that Council leave the land residential.
Doretta V. Hays, 344 Elk Drive, opposed the rezoning. She said the
proposed five homes facing Elk Drive would not correspond with the 3.5
units per acre of the original development. Mrs. Hays pointed out
sections of the Final Subdivision Public Report, Unit lA for Lake
Redding Estates, which led them to believe that the subject parcel
should conform to the rest of its unit. She suggested that commercial
structures facing Benton would be an intrusion on the area. She also
pointed out the problems with additional traffic, noise, and glare,
and felt this would cause a reduction in property values.
Mrs. Hays felt the Covenants and Restrictions for Lake Redding Estates
should apply to this parcel. She was opposed to opening up a road to
the south and felt that this would cause increased congestion. She
also felt an additional driveway on Quartz Hill would cause a hazard.
Mrs. Hays felt that making Benton one-way will create more traffic
problems than it would solve. She felt that cul-de-sacs off Elk and
Benton could solve the problem.
Mrs. Hays stated that they prefer to maintain Lake Redding Estates as
a residential area and asked that the parcel remain 3.5 or 4 units per
acre. She quoted a section from Page 67 of the General Plan which
explains that the General Plan must be periodically re-examined.
Jeff Brown, 34l Travertine Court, pointed out that empty office
buildings create tax shelters, which enable some property owners to
get out of paying their fair share. He said more and more businesses
are moving to new locations, leaving empty office space. Mr. Brown
pointed out that many people tonight have expressed their opposition
to the rezoning and felt it would be detrimental to think that one
developer could have more influence than all the residents of Lake
Redding Estates.
Mr. Brown pointed out that the Planning Commission said, at their
meeting of August l3, l985, that they did not see any need for more
office space so near to Market Street. He emphasized that this parcel
should stay consistent with the original unit and should remain residential. Paul Wade, 344 Moonstone, said when he had his house built in Lake Redding Estates he was given numerous amounts of paper work. In one document from the Department of Real Estate, he pointed out that the
City of Redding advises that the surrounding area is all residential
and that was his understanding. Mr. Wade felt it is inappropriate to
build this type of structure across the street from the park. He
asked that the parcel remain residential.
Renee Wilgus, 380 Travertine Court, said they felt this subdivision
was one of the best planned in Redding with lovely greenbelt areas.
She said the proposed building site would be a sore thumb in an
otherwise beautiful area.
Phil Putnam, ll09 Hartnell, said they are building a house on
Turquoise and felt it would be a crime to change the integrity of the
area by allowing this zone change.
Jan Campbell, 3l5 Aqua Marine, said they built a custom home in this
area and she is opposed to any commercial development.
Ken Murray, representing the property owner and developer of the
property, said they are concerned about the comments of the residents.
He noted that, when Lake Redding Estates was presented to the City, a
lot of new ideas were born, and the development grew into a model for
many other subdivisions that have taken place since. Mr. Murray
stated that it has been said that the Planning Commission turned down
this application; however, they did not. He said they turned down a
much more intensive use of the property. Mr. Murray explained that
the original request was changed and was subsequently approved by the
Planning Commission.
Mr. Murray explained that the residential portion of the original
subdivision will generate approximately 6,000 trip-ins per day and
this proposal will increase that number by less than 3½%. He added
that the streets, as designed, will handle much more than that. He
said this will cause less than l% increase in traffic for the inter-
section of Quartz Hill and Benton. Mr. Murray contended that the
surrounding facilities such as the Elks Club, Senior Citizens facil-
ities, etc. create much more traffic than the proposed project would
create.
Mr. Murray stated that a retail project was approved along with the
original project and could have been built at that time. He said they
are requesting a scaled-down version of that project, but one which
will give them an acceptable return on their investment. They propose
to leave one acre of the parcel R-l, which will consist of four lots
along Elk Drive. He pointed out that neither the C.C. and R's or the
Public Report apply to this parcel. He said the decision affects the
entire community, in that the City has an obligation to the General
Plan which was updated last year, and to all the previous public
hearings.
Mr. Murray stressed that they are offering a compromise solution which
is compatible with uses on either side, and consistent with the
General Plan. He asked for Council's support.
Paul Wade returned to the podium and emphasized that this project does
impact the rest of the City. He said this City is over-built in
office space right now and this project would be a glut on the market. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Demsher that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes In response to an inquiry from Council Member Fulton, Mr. Perry
advised that the roadway to the south is shown on the site plan as an
emergency access through to Benton Drive.
Council Member Gard asked who was notified about the General Plan
updated l½ years ago.
Mr. Perry said he believes it was a display ad in the newspaper
because the area was so large. Senior Planner Keaney interjected that
there was a mail-out to everyone in the entire plan area.
Ms. Gard commented that four of the five present Council Members were
present through the entire hearings from the beginning. She said some
of the Council Members had concerns about any commercial in this
location at all and they were all concerned about a large commer-cial
area. She said their reasons for allowing a neighborhood shop-ping
district at that time, have all changed. Ms. Gard felt that an office
build-ing in this location is inappropriate and would be spot zoning.
Council Member Pugh commented that he feels the best use of the
property is small neighborhood commercial, since the only major
shopping is on the opposite side of Market which has no signals. He
said, based on the tremendous amount of information that was con-
sidered at all previous hearings, the developer has incurred expenses
for the property which must be co-nsidered. He said the developer was
assured that certain densities would be allowed on that property. Mr.
Pugh emphasized that the developer has asked to use the property for a
lesser use (offices), while still getting a reasonable return on his
investment. He noted that l½ years ago during the General Plan
update, no one asked that the zoning on this property be changed. Mr.
Pugh stated that traffic on Diestelhorst Bridge is a problem the City
has been dealing with since Lake Redding Estates, and will continue to
deal with. He feels this project is very well placed and very well
done for this piece of property.
Council Member Demsher said he also attended the previous hearings on
this property and Council did consider that a small shopping center
would be appropriate. He said the original plan was for l8 acres of
commercial and this proposal is a reasonable compromise. He noted
that an office use would not be a big traffic-generator. Mr. Demsher
pointed out that the four residential lots on Elk Drive will be a good
buffer and he does not feel the office use would attract undesir-able
people. He emphasized that it is far more acceptable than other
projects which might have come along for the property.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member
Fulton that EIR-l-77 and EIR-2-82 be certified adequate and completed
in compliance with CEQA, that changes or alterations have been
required in, or incorporated into the project which avoid or substan-
tially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the final EIR. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member
Demsher that Rezoning Application RZ-l6-85, by Tom Wages, be approved
subject to the recommended site-plan-review criteria.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - Gard
Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance Council Member Pugh offered Ordinance No. l746 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-l6-85).
PUBLIC HEARING - re Amendment to Municipal Code Pertaining to Density
in the "RM" Multiple Family District
(L-0l0-500-050)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened the
public hearing re amendment to Municipal Code pertaining to density in
the "RM" Multiple Family District.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated October l5, l985
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo-
randum to Council dated October l5, l985. He stated that the Planning
Commission recommended amendment of the "RM" Multiple-Family Residen-
tial District pertaining to residential densities in the "RM" zone.
He submitted letters received in support or opposition of reducing
allowed density and noted that notice was sent to all owners of "RM"
zoned property.
Mr. Perry explained that the effect of the proposed amendment is to
slightly reduce the density for the average two-bedroom unit, reduce
the multiplier for the number of one-bedroom units, slightly increase
the multiplier for three and four-bedroom units, and close the "loop
hole" that permitted nearly a doubling of density by building a
project with all one-bedroom units except for one unit. Also, in
conjunction with the reduction in density, particularly for one--
bedroom units, special provision is made for senior-citizen housing,
Mr. Perry said. This is included in the draft amendment as a new
Section l8.l9.095.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the
"RM" District be modified as outlined, that the negative declaration
be ratified, and that an ordinance be offered for first reading.
Chuck Werner, 27ll Henderson Road, said he is the owner of two pieces
of property which this amendment will affect. He said by reducing the
density, this will reduce the property value by 25% to 30%, which will
cause an increase in rent by l5% to 20%. Mr. Werner felt that all the
present "RM" property should be "grandfathered" in under the old
regulations. He noted that he has installed some of the improvements
on his property and does not feel it is fair to make changes on
properties where development has occurred.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Gard that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Mayor Kirkpatrick asked the Planning Director if they had considered
"grandfathering" existing "RM" properties.
Mr. Perry advised that Mr. Werner has an existing use permit on his
property and that any outstanding use permits will be valid until they expire. He noted that Mr. Werner has renewed his permit several times. Mr. Perry pointed out that on an individual basis, there is a greater impact. But, area-wide the existing densities will have a
great impact on sewers and traffic.
Council Member Gard said she feels amendment recognizes the problems
with the zoning and represents the original intention of the district.
Council Member Pugh said, under the existing requirements, he is
concerned about street patterns and traffic patterns, from a public
works point of view.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Demsher that Council make the following findings relative to amendment
to the "RM" District:
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 September l0, l985. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Ordinance
Council Member Gard offered Ordinance No. l747 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding adding Section
l8.l9.095 and amending Sections l8.l9.060 and l8.l9.l00 of the Redding
Municipal Code, pertaining to density in the "RM" zone.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Amendment to Municipal Code Pertaining to the
Installation and Use of Satellite Television
(T-040)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened the
public hearing re amendment to Municipal Code pertaining to the
installation and use of satellite television.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated October l4, l985
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo-
randum to Council dated October l4, l985. He stated that the Planning
Commission has unanimously recommended several technical changes of
Section l8.56.045 of City Code pertaining to satellite and television
antennas to clarify distance from street requirements, use, and glare.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the
changes be made, that the negative declaration be ratified, and an
ordinance be offered for first reading.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, 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
Fulton that Council make the following findings relative to amendment
of Section l8.56.045, satellite, television, and radio antennas: 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 September l0, l985. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Ordinance
Council Member Gard offered Ordinance No. l748 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section
l8.56.045 of the Redding Municipal Code, pertaining to satellite
television antennas.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal of Use Permit UP-l04-85, by
Acme-Wiley Corporation
(L-0l0-390)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened the
continued public hearing re appeal of Use Permit UP-l04-85, by Acme--
Wiley Corporation.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Continued Public Hearing
Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised Council that
this morning he received a phone call from a representative of the
sign company asking that the appeal be withdrawn. Mr. Perry suggested
that, following the close of the public hearing, the decision be
continued to the next Council meeting, pending the receipt of a letter
confirming the withdrawal of the appeal.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member
Fulton that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member
Demsher continuing the decision regarding the appeal of Use Permit
UP-l04-85, by Acme-Wiley Corporation, to November 4, l985. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-l0-85, by Humboldt
Financial Services Corporation
(A-0l0-040)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened the
public hearing re Abandonment Application A-l0-85, by Humboldt Finan-
cial Services Corporation.
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
Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Intention
Planning Commission Recommendation dated October l5, l985
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo-
randum to Council dated October l5, l985. He stated that the appli-
cant has requested abandonment of a portion of an open-space easement
on property located at 2570 Snow Lane, in an "Rl-Bl0" Single-Family
Residential District and "U-F" Unclassified District. A map of the
area was shown on the Vu Graph. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the abandon-
ment be approved as recommended and that a resolution be adopted.
Tom Wages, developer of Lake Redding Estates, said he sees a problem
with property owners below the proposed abandoned easement. He said
he would rather see the entire easement moved up rather than jogging
the line as recommended by staff.
Mr. Perry advised that the jog is due to the terrain in the area and
added that the easement encroaches into virtually the only area of the
lot that is a viable building site on the property. He said they may
have to obtain a use permit for a greater setback.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Pugh that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member
Demsher that Resolution No. 85-235 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding ordering the vacation and abandon-
ment of open space easement across property located at 2570 Snow Lane
(A-l0-85), and ratifying the negative declaration.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and
Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 85-235 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-ll-85, by City of
Redding
(A-0l0-040)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened the
public hearing re Abandonment Application A-ll-85, 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
Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Intention
Planning Commission recommendation dated October l4, l985
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo-
randum to Council dated October l4, l985. He stated that the City
Electric Department is proposing abandonment of a portion of an
electric utility easement across property located at 300, 344, 35l,
and 386 Park Marina Drive. A map of the area was shown on the Vu
Graph. He said the Planning Commission has recommended approval of
the abandonment.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the
northerly five feet of the subject easement be declared surplus and
the matter referred to the City Attorney for disposition upon deter-
mination of fair market value.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Demsher that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Demsher that the northerly five feet of the subject easement be
declared surplus and the matter referred to the City Attorney for
disposition upon determination of fair market value. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - re Revision of Planning Fees
(A-050-250)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened the
public hearing re revision of planning fees.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo-
randum to Council dated October l5, l985. He submitted a resolution
to amend planning fees, noting that the fees were last increased in
l982. He said, for l985-86, it is projected that revenues based on
present fees will offset about 6 percent of the department's operating
cost. With the recommended fee changes, it is hoped that revenues
will offset about 9 percent of the department's cost.
It is the recommendation of staff that a resolution be adopted approv-
ing the revised planning fees.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher seconded by Council Member
Pugh, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Pugh that Resolution No. 85-236 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 82-73 and
establishing an amended schedule of planning permit fees to be paid
for rezoning applications, environmental impact reports, use permit
applications, variance applications, amendments to the zoning code,
amendments to the General Plan and copying charges.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and
Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 85-236 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Increase in Ceiling for Multifamily Mortgage
Revenue Bonds Issued by the Housing Authority for Sandpointe Apart-
ments
(H-l50-300)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened the
public hearing re increase in ceiling for Multifamily Mortgage Revenue
Bonds Issued by the Housing Authority for Sandpointe Apartments.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Housing Administrator Maurer advised that, since this public hearing
was advertised, staff has been informed by legal counsel that the developer has cancelled tax exempt financing for this project and therefore the project is cancelled.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Pugh that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - re "CO" Commercial Office District
(L-0l0-500-050)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Pugh that full reading of Ordinance No. l744 be waived and the Deputy
City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Gard that Ordinance No. l744 be adopted, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Sections l8.20.020(D) and
l8.20.030(F) of the Redding Munici-pal Code, pertaining to signs in the
"CO" commercial office district.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and
Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. l744 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE - re Rezoning Application RZ-ll-85
(L-0l0-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Gard that full reading of Ordinance No. l745 be waived and the Deputy
City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Gard that Ordinance No. l745 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-ll-85).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and
Kirkpatrick
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - Pugh
Ordinance No. l745 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE REPORT
(B-080-650-l30)
Council Member Gard, Chair of the Centennial Committee, said she was
very pleased that over l30 people attended the last committee meeting.
She said many people came up with new ideas and seemed to endorse the
Steering Committees ideas. Many organizations came up with ideas for
their own organizations, she said. Ms. Gard felt it will be a fun
year of celebration and an economical generator for the community.
She noted that the Steering Committee will be meeting with people in
the performing arts about the pageant.
Mayor Kirkpatrick expressed his appreciation to Ms. Gard for chairing the Centennial Committee. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPORT (L-040-l50)
Council Member Gard reported on the Annual League of California Cities
meeting. She said for the first time in the history of the League
Convention, a roll call vote was held; the vote concerned the issue of
invest-ments in South Africa. At the previous Council meeting, she
stated that she was instructed, as voting delegate, to vote in favor
of the generic resolution; however, the Resolutions Committee decided
to go to a specific resolution which was defeated. Based on Council's
instructions, she advised that she voted against the resolution which
was a vote against aparthied. Ms. Gard suggested that in the future,
the voting delegate be instructed on the City's philosophy on how it
feels about the League moving into issues that are not as clearly city
issues as they might be.
Ms. Gard also reported that an Economic Development Workshop will be
held April 25 and 26, l986, in Redding to consider common economic
problems of the entire northern California. She said the workshop is
sponsored by the Northern Division of the League and Chico State, and
will be hosted by Redding.
REQUEST TO EXCHANGE LAND - Mercy Hospital
(C-070-0l0 and C-070-200)
Council Member Pugh abstained from voting on this matter.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that a
letter was received from Mercy Hospital offering to exchange land on
the Sacramento River for City-owned property on Rosaline Avenue. A
map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph. He stated that the parcel
on the river consists of 66 acres of which 27 acres is estimated to be
above the l00-year flood plain. The property is outside the Redding
Sphere of influence but is across the river from other property owned
by the City and has about 3,l00 feet of frontage along the river.
Mr. Perry explained that the property on Rosaline Avenue consists of
3.75 acres of which 2.32 is usable. This property is zoned office and
open space and was previously declared surplus by the City Council.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council advise Mercy Hospital
that it is willing to consider a trade following the City obtaining
appraisals, conducting an environmental impact determination, and
obtaining a General Plan consistency finding from the County Planning
Commission. He noted that comments will be obtained from other
departments before a final recommendation is submitted to Council.
Mayor Kirkpatrick said he feels it would be appropriate to obtain
appraisals since it is consistent with the City's policy to obtain
River property.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Fulton that staff be directed to proceed with its investigations to
exchange the subject properties, and report back to Council when the
necessary information is available. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with
Council Member Pugh abstaining
ORDINANCE - re Speed Zones on Various Streets Per Volume II of Speed
Zones Dated October l985
(T-080-750)
Public Works Director Arness advised that the California Vehicle Code requires that if radar is used as a speed enforcement tool that an Engineering and Traffic Survey be completed and the street posted in
accordance with the indicated reasonable speed. In addition, he said that unless roadway characteristics change, the surveys are to be
redone every five years.
It is the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that
the updated Speed Zones on Various City Streets, Volume II, dated
October l985, be approved as recommended and that an ordinance be
offered for first reading.
Council Member Demsher offered Ordinance No. l749 for first reading,
an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending
Chapter ll.l2 of the Redding Municipal Code by repealing Section
ll.l2.0l0 in its entirety and substituting therefor a new Section
ll.l2.0l0, pertaining to speed limits on certain streets.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION - South City Park Drainage
(B-050-020 and P-050-450)
Council Member Pugh abstained from voting on this matter.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member
Gard that Bid Schedule No. l685 (Job No. 9529), South City Park
Drainage Improvements, be accepted as satisfactorily completed by Cox
& Cox Construction, Inc., for the final contract price of $l6,958.50.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining
SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
(C-090-l00)
Deputy City Attorney McNeill advised that the following Summons and
Complaint has been filed with the City:
Lila J. Reichenberg by Attorney Larry Moss vs. City of Redding
et al
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Public Utilities Commission:
(S-050-350)
PGandE Application to Decrease Gas Rates
Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association:
(B-l30-030-700)
Publicity
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications:
(A-ll0-l40)
Enterprise Quality Meats (Lucille & Richard Morehead)
2990 Churn Creek Road
Country Deli (Dolores & George Williams)
l099 Hilltop Drive
Rex's Market (West Side Markets, Inc.)
l720 Pleasant Street
Salido's Pizza-Deli (Joyce & Ross Burrell)
2945 Churn Creek Road
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:53 P.M., Mayor
Kirkpatrick declared the meeting adjourned.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Demsher that the meeting be adjourned to ll:45 A.M., October 28, l985,
in the City Council Chambers, to consider approval of TANC Project Agreement No. 2. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk