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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1986-02-20 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California February 20, l986 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Deputy City Clerk Strohmayer. The invocation was offered by Dr. William Brown of Shasta Bible College. The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Gard with the following Council Members present: Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Gard. Council Members Absent: Kirkpatrick Also present were City Attorney Hays, Public Works Director Arness, Director of Electric Lindley, Planning and Community Development Director Perry, Director of Finance Downing, Director of Recreation and Parks Riley, Senior Planner Keaney, Housing Administrator Maurer, Senior Associate Planner King, Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Heuer, 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 February 3, l986 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (B-l30-ll0) Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. l5, check nos. lll282 through lll595 inclusive, in the amount of $2,483,226.28, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. l6, check nos. 220209 through 220849 inclusive, in the amount of $535,441.74, for the period January 26, l986, through February 8, l986, be approved. TOTAL: $3,018,668.02 Treasurer's Report - January 3l, l986 (B-l30-l50) Total Treasurer's Accountability - $20,684,99l.l5 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust and Funds of Related Entities - $l00,598,206.l3 Rejection of Bids - Remove and Replace Air Conditioning Units at Fire Hall No. l (B-050-l00 and C-050-275-0l0) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that all bids be rejected for Bid Schedule No. l724, remove and replace air conditioning units at Fire Hall No. l, Bid Schedule No. l724, that further studies of the air conditioning requirements for Fire Hall No. l be made, and that the project be rebid at a later date. Resolution - re Contract for Professional Services with Kadison, Pfaelzer, Woodard, Quinn & Rossi, for Assistance with Federal Regu- latory Commission Procedures (E-l20-050) It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Resolution No. 86-37 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the letter agreement between the City of Redding and Kadison, Pfaelzer, Woodard, Quinn & Rossi for legal services, and authorizing the City Manager to sign same. Resolution - re Agreement with Resource Management International, Inc. for Preliminary Development of Inter-Utility Contracts (E-090-l60) It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Resolution No. 86-38 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the consultation agreement between the City of Redding and Resource Management International, Inc. regarding contract negotiations with the Western Area Power Administration, and authoriz- ing the Mayor to sign same. Property Tax Exchange Agreements - for Annexations 82-3 (Eastside Road), 85-ll (Lema Road), 85-5 (Wooded Acres North), 85-l2 (Gold Hills) *(A-l50-l44, A-l50-l79, A-l50-l73, and A-l50-l80) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that the Mayor be authorized to execute Property Tax Exchange Agreements with Shasta County for Annexations 82-3 (Eastside Road), 85-ll (Lema Road), 85-5 (Wooded Acres North), and 85-l2 (Gold Hills). Set Public Hearing - re Rezoning Application RZ-4-86, by Redding Pilgrim House (L-0l0-230) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public hearing be set re Rezoning Application RZ-4-86, by Redding Pilgrim House, for 7:00 P.M., March l7, l986. Set Public Hearing - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-l5-85, by Darlene Oaks et al (G-030-0l0) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public hearing be set re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-l5-85, by Darlene Oaks et al, for 7:00 P.M., March l7, l986. Resolution Setting Public Hearing - re Abandonment Application A-l-86, by Barry M. Dobrowsky (A-0l0-040) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 86-39 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and abandon the 30-foot unimproved road and utility easement located at the east terminus of East Keswick Dam Road (A-l-86), and setting a public hearing for 7:00 P.M., March l7, l986. Petition - re Hilltop Street Improvements (S-070-l00) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a left-turn lane (to serve the access driveway to the apartment complex at 320 Hilltop Drive) be considered in the l986-87 budget. The project would consist of pavement widening with rechannelization of existing lane lines to provide the addition of a new two-way left-turn lane east of Peppertree Lane. Resolution - re Joint Use Agreement with Enterprise School District for Use of Gymnasium and Other Facilities at Parsons Junior High School (B-l30-030) It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Resolution No. 86-40 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving a joint use agreement between the City of Redding and the Enterprise School District for the construction of a gymnasium on the Parsons Junior High School site, and authorizing the City Manager to sign same. Award of Bid - Modification to Municipal Airport Water Well (B-050-020 and W-030-750-l00) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Sched- ule No. l726 (Job No. 9349), modification to Municipal Airport Water Well EDA Project No. 07-2l-02730, be awarded to Russ Howington, subject to EDA approval, in the amount of $78,950. Award of Bid - Caldwell Park Soccer Field Lighting (B-050-020 and P-050-l00) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Sched- ule No. l728 (Job No. 9647), Caldwell Park soccer field lighting, be awarded to Richard A. Heaps Electrical Contractor, Inc. in the amount of $70,890. It is further recommended that Council make the following findings relative to Bid Schedule No. l728: 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. The finding is predicated upon the application of the following mitigative measures: a. No use of lights between the hours of 9:30 P.M., and 7:00 A.M. b. Hooding of the lights to eliminate any glare to the residential area to the north. c. No electric announcing system. 4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California. and, ratify the Negative Declaration approved by the Board of Adminis- trative Review on January 29, l986. Resolution Accepting Street and Acceptance of Improvements - Lake Forest Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 2, Phase 2 (S-070-230 and S-l00-4l5) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 86-4l be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation a portion of Santa Rosa Way in the Lake Forest Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 2, Phase 2. It is further recommended that the improvements be accepted in Lake Forest Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 2, Phase 2, as satisfactorily completed, and that the City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. Acceptance of Final Map - Meadow Wood Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 3 (L-0l0-2l0-465) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the final map for Meadow Wood Estates 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. Resolution Accepting Street and Acceptance of Improvements - Wilshire Drive (S-070-230 and S-070-l00) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 86-42 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation a portion of a Wilshire Drive, east of Bechelli Lane. It is further recommended that Council accept the improvements as satisfactorily completed. Resolution of Intention to Begin Legal Proceedings of Abatement - l755 Eugenia Avenue (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 86-43 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding, located at l755 Eugenia Street (owned by Madolyn Drummond). Resolution of Intention to Begin Legal Proceedings of Abatement - 2660 Russell Street (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 86-44 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under Chapter 3.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding, located at 2660 Russell Street (owned by Victor Paul Forward). Resolution - Extending Terms of City Representatives to the Economic Development Corporation (B-080-l50) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 86-45 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding extending the terms of City of Redding representatives to the Economic Development Corporation to facilitate the July l fiscal year of the Economic Development Corporation. - - - - MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kirkpatrick Resolution Numbers 86-37, 86-38, 86-39, 86-40, 86-4l, 86-42, 86-43, 86-44, and 86-45, are on file in the office of the City Clerk. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Request to Make Presentation - re National Logging and Timber Products Museum (C-050-375 and C-070-l00) Donald C. Chapman, President of the National Logging and Timber Products Museum, made a presentation to Council giving an update on the progress of the Museum and to request a lease, or option to lease the l5 acres near the Civic Auditorium which the Council has set aside for possible use by the Museum. In response to a question from Council Member Fulton, Mr. Chapman advised that the time line for construction of the Museum is not certain at this time. He stated that a goal of $l,000,000 in gifts and pledges must be obtained locally in order to pursue the first phase development of a 20,000 square foot building. Mr. Chapman added that grants of $5,000,000 are contingent upon obtaining this commit- ment. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Pugh that the property set aside for the Logging Museum be extended for an additional three year period. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Proposed Use of Civic Auditorium - for Vulcan Tour Bike Race, Septem- ber 2l, l986 (P-0l0-050 and C-050-050) Council Member Demsher abstained from voting on this matter. Jim Fisher appeared on behalf of the Vulcan Tour to request a waiver of rental fees at the Civic Auditorium. He said the Vulcan Tour has brought an international event to this area. Mr. Fisher outlined the reasons to justify this request. Vice Mayor Gard said she is concerned about setting a precedent since it was her understanding that the policy is that fees are not waived for any organization, including non-profit organizations. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Gard, Mr. Fisher advised that in l983 and l984, they did use the inside facilities at the Auditorium as well as the outside, and were charged $400 per day. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Fulton that the request for waiver of fees at the Civic Auditorium for the Vulcan Tour Bike Race, be referred to the City Manager and the Auditorium Director for report and recommendation on March 3, l986. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Demsher abstaining Request for Rehearing - re Appeal of Tentative Subdivision Map S-l4-85, Hacienda Heights, re Alignment of Shasta View Drive (S-l00-260) Council Member Pugh abstained from voting and discussion on this matter. City Clerk Nichols advised that several letters have been received relative to a rehearing on the appeal of Tentative Subdivision Map S-l4-85, Hacienda Heights. City Attorney Hays advised that there were property owners in the area who were mailed notices but did not receive them. Therefore, he said, they were not represented at the hearing on January 20, l986. Merle Lema, 807 Lema Road, who requested the rehearing, advised that seven addresses did not get notices of the hearing on January 20, l986. Vice Mayor Gard suggested using certified mail if Council chooses to rehear the matter. Council Member Demsher said that is a precedent Council may not want to get into. He did suggest a review with staff of the mailing process for notices of public hearing. City Clerk Nichols noted that if notices are returned to the City, they are placed in the file and none were returned. Robert Blehm, l020 Gibralter, said he was aware of the hearing but was not present. He said he did not know that Council would be deciding where to set the alignment. Mr. Blehm felt there were reasons for the route to be placed on the proposed line; however, he asked for a rehearing to reconsider the matter, since everyone along that line probably has input. Mark Swanson, 732 Gibralter, said he did not know there would be an opportunity to speak on this matter this evening. As far as he was concerned, the proper procedure was followed at the last hearing. In fact, he pointed out that there were more people there for the posi- tion that lost than for the position that won. He felt that everyone had ample opportunity to be here. Delores White, ll2l Modoc Lane, said she did not receive any notice of this hearing, but was called by one of her neighbors. Vice Mayor Gard advised that if Council decides to rehear the issue, then the same people will be notified of the near hearing. Chris Stevenson, Red Carpet Realty, said she represents Mr. Preston and Mr. Sablone and neither one of them received notices. Julia Arnold, 2420 Old Alturas Road, said she did not receive a notice of the January 20, meeting and she has attended all the previous meetings. Bill Moss, 987 Gibralter, encouraged Council to have a rehearing. He believes that many people did not attend because the Planning Commis- sion recommendation did not support the alignment as approved by Council. He said he was not aware of the alternative route. Council Member Fulton said he has no objective to having a rehearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Demsher that a new hearing be set to consider the appeal of Hacienda Heights, S-l4-85, re the alignment of Shasta View Drive, for 7:00 P.M., March l7, l986; and, that Council take a field trip to the area on Friday, February 28, l986, at 4:00 P.M. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoning Application RZ-l9-85, by City of Redding (L-0l0-230) The hour of 7:00 P.M. having arrived, Vice Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-l9-85, by the City of Redding. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council dated February l3, l986. He stated that the Plan- ning Commission has recommended rezoning property located in the Blossom Vista Estates Subdivision generally located at the south end of Beltline Road from "U" Unclassified District to "R-l" Single-Family Residential District and "U-F" Unclassified District. The subdivision consists of 9l single-family lots located north of Old Alturas Road and east of Churn Creek. Maps of the area were shown on the Vu Graph and Council was given a copy of the draft negative declaration. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the property be rezoned as outlined and as depicted on the map entitled "Recommended Zoning," that the negative declaration be ratified, and that an ordinance be offered for first reading. 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 RZ-l9-85: 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 Board of Adminis-trative Review on December 24, l986. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Demsher offered Ordinance No. l758 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-l9-85). PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-20-85, by City of Redding (L-0l0-230) The hour of 7:00 P.M. having arrived, Vice Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-20-85, by City of Redding. Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council dated February l3, l986. He stated that the Plan- ning Commission has recommended rezoning of the Parkwood Estates Subdivision from "U" Unclassified District to "R-l" Single-Family Residential District and "U-F" Unclassified District. The subdivision consists of 9l single-family lots located north of Old Alturas Road and east of Churn Creek. Maps of the area were shown on the Vu Graph and Council was given a copy of the draft negative declaration. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the property be rezoned as outlined and as depicted on the map entitled "Recommended Zoning," that the negative declaration, and that 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 Pugh, seconded by Council Member Demsher, that the following findings be made relative to RZ-20-85: 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 Board of Adminis-trative Review on January 2, l986. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Pugh offered Ordinance No. l759 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-20-85). PUBLIC HEARING - Planned Development PD-3-85, Cobblestone Manor (L-0l0-2l0-090) Council Member Pugh abstained from voting and discussion on this matter. The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Vice Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re Planned Development PD-3-85, Cobblestone Manor. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council dated February l3, l986. He stated that the Plan- ning Commission has recommended approval of a revised request by Cobblestone Construction to rezone l5.5 acres located west of the Hartnell Avenue extension and north of the Henderson Ditch from "U" Unclassified District to "PD" Planned Development District for the purpose of developing 75 single-family residential units and an on-site day-care facility licensed for 58 children. It is the recommendation of the Commission and staff that Council find the following to be in evidence and certify EIR-2-8l. l. That the number of units and the improvements proposed will not overburden the capacity of drainage channels, utility lines, or streets; 2. That the density and design of the project is compatible with adjoining development; 3. That there are no unmitigated substantial adverse environmental impacts. 4. That the development shall conform with the goals and objectives of the General Plan; 5. That the development accomplishes the objectives of the "PD" District; and 6. That the day-care facility is for the primary use of the resi- dents with the planned development. It is further recommended that Council approve the project subject to the recommended 38 conditions, and that an ordinance be offered for first reading. 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 Fulton, seconded by Council Member Demsher, certifying EIR-2-8l, and that findings one through six above are in evidence. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance No. l760 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 (PD-3-85). ORDINANCE - re Adding Provisions for Bed-and-Breakfast Inns in the "R-l" Single Family Residential District (L-0l0-500-050) MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Demsher that the full reading of Ordinance No. l756 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unani- mous Ayes Council Member Pugh expressed concern about the openness of the ordinance in the R-l District and felt it could become too discre- tionary. He said the Planning Commission had similar concerns; however, through the use permit procedure, they felt there would be enough notice to neighbors and enough ability to deal with each request fairly. Mr. Pugh observed that the City does not expect a great deal of activity in this area, but felt it will place a great deal of discretion on the part of the deciding body, such as, how many inns will be allowed in the same block, whose request will be con- sidered first, etc. Vice Mayor Gard concurred with Mr. Pugh's concerns and emphasized that she can see some areas where there could be problems. She felt that a Combining District through the rezoning process would put more people on notice. Ms. Gard felt bed-and-breakfast inns could be a tremen-dous impact on single family neighborhoods. Council Member Demsher said he appreciates the concerns expressed by Council Members Pugh and Gard; however, he feels that the problems will be minimal because there are only a few areas in Redding that would lend themselves to that type of use. Mr. Demsher said the use permit process provides for discretion by the governing body and he felt it could be delt with fairly. Council Member Gard said she could see parking as a problem. Mr. Demsher felt that the deciding body will have to determine if there is adequate parking, etc. Council Member Fulton referred to the Planning Director's original suggestion about applying a combining district and wondered if that might be a more equitable way to handle it. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Pugh, Mr. Perry advised that the one of the differences between a rezoning and a use permit is that a rezoning takes approximately three months, including a City Council hearing, and costs $350; whereas, a use permit would be ob- tained from the Board of Administrative Review and costs $50. He noted that, if considerable opposition is expressed at B.A.R., it would be referred to the full Planning Commission. Mr. Perry pointed out that if someone buys a house, they would not know that there is a bed-and--breakfast inn in the neighborhood, under the use permit procedure; whereas, they might be more aware if the rezoning process were used. He also pointed out that one of the problems with the rezoning process is that the rezoning would cover a whole block rather than a single lot. Council Member Demsher felt that the use permit procedure has fewer pitfalls and allows for more fairness. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton that Ordinance No. l756 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter l8.04 of the Redding Municipal Code by adding Section l8.04.l35 and revising Section l8.04.360; and amending Chapter l8.08 of the Redding Municipal Code by amending Section l8.08.030. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kirkpatrick Ordinance No. l756 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Vesting Tentative Maps for Residential Subdivisions (A-050-250 and S-l00) MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Demsher that the full reading of Ordinance No. l757 be waived and the City Attorney was instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton that Ordinance No. l757 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title l7 of the Redding Municipal Code by adding Chapter l7.72 pertaining to vesting tentative maps for residential subdivisions. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kirkpatrick Ordinance No. l757 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. INDUSTRIAL PROMOTION PROGRAM - Proposed Transfer of Administrative Responsibility to Economic Development Corporation (B-080-l50) City Attorney Hays reviewed the memorandum from the City Manager dated February ll, l986. He stated that on February 5, l986, the Economic Development Task Force approved the recommendation of the Local Government Sub-Committee concerning the centralization of the indus- trial promotion effort with the Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Hays explained that the existing contract for industrial promotion with Jack Schreder and Associates, will remain in effect until April 3, l986. Mr. Hays advised that historically, funding of the Economic Develop- ment Corporation has been on a population basis, and the most recent formula is as follows: County of Shasta 57.6% City of Redding 36.5% City of Anderson 5.9% It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the unexpended balance of l985-86 industrial promotion funds be paid to the Economic Develop-ment Corporation for the administration of industrial promotion programs as directed by their governing board. It is assumed that the County of Shasta will pay its l985-86 share of the funding for this program directly to the Economic Development Corporation. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Pugh approving the recommendation of the City Manager as stated above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Authorizing Letter of Credit Transfer for l984 Electric System Financing (E-090-l60-220) City Attorney Hays reminded Council that, when the City of Redding was preparing the l985 Electric System financing, it was discovered that the Industrial Bank of Japan Limited would offer a Letter of Credit to guarantee the l984 Electric System financing at a rate substantially lower than that which the City was experiencing with its Letter of Credit from the Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company. It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Letter of Credit transfer from Manufacturers Hanover to the Industrial Bank of Japan at this time. Council Member Fulton expressed some concern about transferring a contract to a Japanese firm and hoped that Council realized the implications. Council Member Gard concurred with Dr. Fulton's concerns. Council Member Pugh pointed out that the advantages are several and will result in an annual savings to the City of $75,000. He added that a Letter of Credit is a risk factor rather than an asset, and is different than depositing the City's money with them. Mr. Pugh felt that American banks may become more competitive as a result. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Pugh that Resolution No. 86-46 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approv-ing the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of a substi-tute reimbursement agreement and certain other actions in connection therewith (l984 Electric System Financing). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Kirkpatrick Resolution No. 86-46 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PURCHASE OF RIVER-FRONT LAND - for Sacramento River Trail (C-070-0l0 and P-050-460-700) Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council dated February 7, l986. He stated that State Department of Parks has recognized the regional importance of the Sacramento River Trail and has approved funding to assist the City in another l.5 miles of trail and a parking lot on the south side of the river. Construction is scheduled for June and July of l986 (Phases III and IV). Mr. Perry advised that a pending grant application for Phase V (2,800 feet of trail) would extend the trail to the end of continuous City ownership on the south side of the river. It is the recommendation of staff that the City proceed with purchas- ing two parcels along the southwest bank of the river that impede completion of the trail to Keswick Dam. The two parcels are 5.9 acres and 3 acres in size and were recently appraised at $l7,500 and $l7,250, respectively, owned by Roy Ladd and Cleve Beck. Mr. Perry indicated that this purchase would insure the success of the grant requests for Phase VI, subject to the owners concurring with the appraised values. Funds for this acquisition are available in the Park Development fund. He also noted that an annexation including both the Beck parcel and portions of Phase VI are currently being processed. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton authorizing staff to proceed with the purchase of the Beck and Ladd properties as described above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RECOMMENDATION RE PARK MARINA DRIVE ACQUISITION (C-070-0l0) Planning and Community Development Director Perry presented a recommen-dation to Council dated January 24, l986, concerning the possible acquisition of property in the Park Marina Drive area. As directed by Council, Mr. Perry reported on the results of the staff investigation on this matter. He identified several concerns of a public nature, in this area. Mr. Perry stated that staff feels the City's perspective regarding whether or not to acquire property, should be the long range view, regardless of who owns it. He outlined some of the options to consid- er in the area. Mr. Perry stated that, in order to even order ap- praisals, a determination should be made on which areas are important to acquire. Council Member Demsher commented that there is an immense public interest in this property and a majority of the population feels some of it will be in public ownership. Some also believe it should be developed commercially, he said. Mr. Demsher felt there would be a tremendous outcry from the public if Kutras Lake were filled in and felt this would be one of the properties the City should consider acquiring. Mr. Perry advised that the Planning Commission is now considering a grading permit to fill in the swimming hole. He said Mr. Spaid has offered an open space easement if the grading permit is approved. Mr. Demsher said he is opposed to piece-meal development, and proposed that a member of Council meet with the Planning Commission and Recre- ation and Parks Commission and obtain input regarding the develop-ment of this property in the public interest. He suggested proceeding with appraisals and working with staff on ideas for future use. Mr. Demsher emphasized that what happens to that property will have a great impact on the City of Redding and Council needs to proceed in a careful manner. Council Member Gard suggested that Council develop an acquisition plan and a financing plan. Council Member Demsher added that a use plan is also needed and that input from the Recreation and Parks Commission and Planning Commission should be sought. Council Member Pugh pointed out that the two philosophies involved are allowing the property owners to develop the properties on a piece-meal basis, or to try to preserve the amenities that the area has to offer. Mr. Pugh did not feel that the City should acquire all the parcels and develop them into a private park, without allowing for some private development. He said there are sections that would allow the City to maintain the areas that would preserve the beauty of the area. Mr. Pugh felt this should be addressed very carefully and added that this is an ideal location for cooperation between private and public ownership. Council Member Demsher concurred and said that some of the uses would not be incompatible with public ownership, such as the raft rental, and other water-related uses. He emphasized that he would not want the public to get the notion that the City would preclude any commer- cial development in the area. Kurt Reichel, l484 Hartnell Avenue, Suite L, said at the Planning Commission, there was a lot of conversation about the proposal to fill in the swimming hole on Kutras Lake. The Planning Commission felt that we are finally getting to a point where we are going to develop. He took exception to the term piece-meal and emphasized that develop- ment trends change over the years. He said Mr. Spaid was confronted with a serious liability problem, his insurance was cancelled, and that problem had to be addressed. Mr. Reichel asked if Council is directing staff and the Commission not to do anything further with the fill project. He asked if a time-- certain could be placed on Council's decision on this issue. Mr. Demsher said Council needs to move along quickly and should have some idea where it wants to go in the next several months. Gary Anthis, 448 Redcliff Drive, said a plan should be certain, specific, and larger in scale than the area in question tonight. He felt the plan should include areas from the ACID canal to the river, and the entire area should be looked at over the next 40 to 50 years. Mr. Anthis said it is conceivable that this plan could address all pro-perty from the Highway 44 bridge to the Cypress Avenue bridge. He suggested a meeting between the property owners and the City, and added that he would like to see the area beautifully developed. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Pugh directing staff to arrange a meeting with the Planning Commission and the Recreation and Parks Commission and members of the City Council on March l0, l986, at 7:00 P.M., authorize staff to get appraisals on the properties concerned, and direct staff to determine a financial plan if the City decides to acquire the property. City Attorney Hays asked if Council wants to consider the acquisition of fully developed areas. Council Member Fulton suggested that a meeting be held before the appraisals are ordered. Mr. Hays stated that there is a possibility that if a plan is devel- oped, some of that property may be donated to the City. MOTION AMENDMENT: Mr. Demsher amended his motion to omit any apprai- sals until after the joint meeting. Council Member Pugh concurred with that amendment. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re Abandonment Application A-l-85, by Richard Gore (A-0l0-l00) Council Member Pugh abstained from voting on this matter. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Pugh that Resolution No. 86-47 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the vacation and abandonment of a portion of Westside Road north of Westwood Avenue (A-l-85), and ratifying the negative declaration. 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. 86-47 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREET AND ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS - Westside Road Realignment (S-070-230 and S-070-l00) Council Member Pugh abstained from voting on this matter. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Demsher that Resolution No. 86-48 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation a portion of Westside Road, located on the west side of State Route 273 and north of Westwood Avenue. 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. 86-48 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Demsher that the improvements for the realignment of Westside Road be accepted as satisfactorily completed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining RECOMMENDATION RE PURCHASE OF EVERGREEN HELICOPTER PROPERTY (C-070-0l0) Council Member Pugh abstained from voting on this matter. City Attorney Hays stated that, as directed by Council on February 3, l986, staff offered to purchase the Evergreen Helicopter, Inc. faci- lity at the Redding Municipal Airport, in the amount of $487,000. He said this offer has been accepted by John Carnemolla, the Senior Vice-President of Evergreen, conditioned upon the Council's final action. It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize the filing of the necessary documents in the escrow. He said the final dollars to be expended in this matter, which would include all closing costs, title insurance policy costs, and proration of taxes is $489,079. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton approving the recommendation of staff as stated above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association: (B-l30-030-700) Publicity ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:05 P.M., Vice Mayor Gard declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ___________________________________ Vice Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Clerk