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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1986-09-02 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California September 2, l986 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Planning and Community Development Director Perry. The invocation was offered by Pastor Steve Alexander of the North Valley Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fulton with the following Council Members present: Carter, Dahl, Johannessen, and Fulton. Council Members absent: Gard Also present were City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works Arness, Electric Director Lindley, Planning and Community Development Director Perry, Chief of Police Whitmer, Electric Utility Operations Manager Ryan, Engineering Manager Russell, Resources Manager Coleman, Elec- trical Engineer Hurley, Director of Finance Downing, Director of Parks & Recreation Riley, Director of General Services Masingale, Senior Planner Keaney, Electrical Engineering Associate Ray, Director of Personnel Services Bristow, Director of Data Processing Kelley, Director of Utilities/Customer Services Vokal, Housing Administrator Maurer, Senior Associate Planner King, Airports Director Homan, Convention & Visitors Bureau Director Heuer, Deputy City Attorney McNeill, Senior Assistant Planner Hanson, Systems Analyst Erwin, Electric Field Foreman Smith, Working Line Foreman Keys, Working Line Foreman Kropholler, Electric Troubleman Taylor, Electric Linemen Allen, Howell, and Nuckols, Tree Trimmer Leadman Noel, Engineering Technician Coats, Deputy City Clerk Strohmayer, City Clerk Nichols, 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 August l8, l986 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (B-l30-ll0) Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 5, check nos. ll6040 through ll64l8 inclusive, in the amount of $789,781.83, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 4, check nos. 2297l4 through 230408 inclusive, in the amount of $598,606.85, for the period August l0, l986, through August 23, l986, be approved. TOTAL: $1,388,388.68 Award of Bid - Three Phase Pad Type Distribution Switches (B-050-l00) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. l802, Three Phase Pad Type Distribution Switches, be awarded to S & C Electric Company, in the amount of $27,602.27. Award of Bid - Relay and Control Panels (B-050-l00) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. l803, Relay and Control Panels, be awarded to ASEA Electric, in the amount of $46,640. Award of Bid - Two (2) ll5 KV SF6 Power Circuit Breakers (B-050-l00) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. l804, Two (2) ll5 KV SF6 Power Circuit Breakers, be awarded to BBC Brown Boveri in the amount of $l4l,l82.50 for Bid Group I, plus $865 for Item l5 of Bid Group II, for a total contract price of $l4l,l82.50. Proposed Purchase - Automatic Wet Well Mounted Sewage Pumping Station (B-050-l00) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Council authorize staff to proceed with the formal bidding process for one (l) automatic wet well mounted sewage pumping station. $l5,000 has been budgeted for this purchase. Proposed Purchases - for Electric Utility (B-050-l00) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Council authorize staff to proceed with the bidding process for the following items: Electric System Projects Purchases Estimated Cost 3 - ll5 KV SF6 Power Circuit Breakers for East Redding Substation $220,000 Relay and Control Panels for East Redding Substation $ 70,000 Electric Inventory Purchases Aluminum Overhead Conductor for Electric Inventory $ 35,000 Single Phase Pad Type Distribution Transformers for Electric Inventory $ 88,000 Proposed Purchase - Air Conditioning Unit for Carter House (B-050-l00) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Council authorize staff to proceed with the bidding process for the replacement of the Carter House air conditioning unit. Award of Bid - re Flow Test and Repair Water Meters (B-050-l00) It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Bid Schedule No. l798, Flow Testing and Repair to Water Meters, be awarded to MVP Repair Service Company in the amount of $2,88l for flow testing, and approximately $l2,000 for the repair of water meters. It was noted that a supplemental appropriation will be necessary in the amount of $2,000. Resolution - re Supplemental Appropriations (Repair Water Meters and Purchase of One Pavement Grinder) (B-050-l00) It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution No. 86-203 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting certain supplemental appropriations, calculated as of August l, l986, and to be effective for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, l987 ($2,000 for Bid Schedule No. l798, Repairing Water Meters, and $600 for the purchase of One Pave- ment Grinder). Award of Bid - Contract to Install ll5 KV Circuit Breakers at Waldon & Moore Substations (B-050-020, E-090-l40-475, and E-090-l40-900) It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Bid Schedule No. l79l, Install ll5 KV Circuit Breakers at Waldon & Moore Sub- stations, be awarded to Systems Automation in the amount of $2l8,336.07. Set Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment Application GPA-6-86, by Welton/Victor (G-030-0l0) It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that a public hearing be set for 7:00 P.M., September l5, l986, to consider General Plan Amendment Application GPA-6-86 (l55 Cypress Avenue and 265l Lowden Lane), by Welton/Victor. Resolution of Intention - Abandonment Application A-8-86, by Miller Olds/Cadillac (A-0l0-0l0) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 86-204 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and abandon the alley located behind ll50 California Street, between Trinity Street and the Eureka Way overcrossing where it dead ends, subject to the City retaining a 20-foot public utility easement along the entire length of the alley (A-8-86), by Miller Olds/Cadillac and setting the public hearing for 7:00 P.M., October 6, l986. Resolution of Intention - Abandonment Application A-l2-86, by Joe Fancher (A-0l0-040) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 86-205 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate a portion of an open space easement located on property at 8l7 Monarch Court (A-l2-86), by Joe Fancher and setting the public hearing for 7:00 P.M., October 6, l986. Resolution of Intention - Abandonment Application A-ll-86, by Jim Westberg (A-0l0-040) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 86-206 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and abandon the 20-foot fire access easement on property located at 554 Aurora Place (A-ll-86), by Powder Creek Development and setting the public hearing for 7:00 P.M., October 6, l986. Set Public Hearing - Rezoning Application RZ-9-86, by Sundown Pro- perties (L-0l0-230) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public hearing be set for 7:00 P.M., October 6, l986, to consider Rezoning Application RZ-9-86 (2l50 North Bechelli Lane). Set Public Hearing - Rezoning Application RZ-l5-86, by City of Redding (L-0l0-230) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public hearing be set for 7:00 P.M., October 6, l986, to consider Rezoning Application RZ-9-86 (l986 Hartnell Avenue). Resolution - re l986 CDBG Program Amendment (G-l00-030-03l) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 86-207 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) En- title-ment Grant for the City of Redding and authorizing the City Manager to sign same. Resolution - re Contracts for Group Benefits Programs (P-l00-l50-060, 055, l70) It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that Resolution No. 86-208 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the renewal of contracts for group benefit programs, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same. Resolution - re Parking Prohibition on Alrose Lane, Lake Boulevard, Gold Street, and Victor Avenue (P-030-250) It is the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that Resolution No. 86-209 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking (l) at all times on Alrose Lane; (2) at all times on Lake Boulevard from St. Marks to Santa Rosa; (3) on Gold Street from California Street to Market Street from l0:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. each day; and (4) at all times along Victor Avenue for a distance of 200 feet from the prolongation of the property lines north and south of Cypress Avenue on Victor Avenue. Resolution - re Loading Zones on Court Street and Market Street (P-030-l80) It is the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that Resolution No. 86-2l0 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing loading zones at l747 Market Street and l388 Court Street. It is further recommended by the Traffic and Parking Commission that Resolution No. 86-230 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing a passenger loading zone at 2l36 Market Street. Resolution - Amending Agreement with County of Shasta for State Disaster Operations Account (S-050 and P-l50-050) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 86-2ll be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving an amendment to the agreement between the County of Shasta and City of Redding for the distribution of funds from the State Disaster Response-Emergency operation account, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. Notice of Completion - Goodwater Line Extension (B-050-020 and W-030-725) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Sched- ule No. l788 (Job No. 9549), be accepted as satisfactorily completed by Cox & Cox Construction, Inc., for the final contract price of $l8,73l. Resolution Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Improvements - Parkwood Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 5 (S-070-230 and S-l00-583) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 86-2l2 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Tiburon Drive and portions of Edgewood Drive and Minder Drive in the Parkwood Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 5. It is further recommended that improvements in Parkwood Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 5, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and that the City Clerk be instructed to return the securities to the developer. Resolution - Discontinuing Abatement Proceedings at 3259 Quartz Hill Road (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 86-2l3 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding releasing the proceedings of abatement under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding located at 3259 Quartz Hill Road (owned by Lorraine Jones--- previously owned by David and Heather Armantrout). Resolution - Discontinuing Abatement Proceedings at l755 Eugenia Street (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 86-2l4 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding releasing the 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 - Discontinuing Abatement of Proceedings at 583l Eastside Road (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 86-2l5 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding releasing the proceedings of abatement under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding located at 583l Eastside Road (owned by Roy J. Weaver). Resolution - Ordering Abatement of Property located at 29l5 Market Street (Townhouse Lodge) (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 86-2l6 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the report and findings of the Board of Appeals, and ordering the abatement of the unsafe and unsightly buildings and debris on the property at 29l5 Market Street (Townhouse Lodge, owned by Atlas Savings & Loan--previously owned by Young Soo & Joung Hoon Kim). Resolution - re Reimbursement Agreement with Charles A. Werner Con- struction (A-070-300) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 86-2l7 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving an agreement between the City of Redding and Charles A. Werner Construction, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. Resolution - Approving Lease with Shasta County Chapter of the Ameri- can Red Cross (C-050-l00-200) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 86-2l8 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the lease agreement between the City of Redding and the Shasta County Chapter, American Red Cross, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. Resolution - re Reimbursement Agreement with Ronald T. Beyer and Lucinda Beyer (A-070-300) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 86-2l9 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving an agreement between the City of Redding and Ronald T. Beyer and Lucinda Beyer, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. Set Public Hearing - re Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in Certain Areas of the Downtown Mall (C-ll0-l00) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that a public hearing be set for 7:00 P.M., September l5, l986, to consider the proposed ordinance prohibiting smoking in certain areas of the Downtown Mall. - - - - MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council Member Carter, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Johannessen and Fulton Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Gard Resolution Numbers 86-203, 86-204, 86-205, 86-206, 86-207, 86-208, 86-209, 86-2l0, 86-2ll, 86-2l2, 86-2l3, 86-2l4, 86-2l5, 86-2l6, 86-2l7, 86-2l8, 86-2l9 and 86-230, are on file in the office of the City Clerk. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Request from Robert Colivas - re Establishing Starting Times for Construction of New Homes and Buildings (L-040-030) A letter was received from Robert Colivas requesting Council to consider the establishment of an ordinance regarding starting times for construction of new homes and buildings. With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Fulton referred this request to staff for report and recommendation. Petition for Sewer Assessment District - Wilvern Lane (A-l70-l00) A petition was received from property owners on Wilvern Lane request- ing that the City undertake special assessment proceedings for sewer improvements. With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Fulton referred this request to staff for a report and recommendation. Council Member Gard arrived at this time. Request from Vulcan Tour - re Sale of Beer and Wine at the Civic Auditorium (A-ll0-l00 and C-050-050) A request was received from James Fisher on behalf of the Vulcan Tour, to sell beer and wine at the Civic Auditorium for their race on Sunday, September 2l, l986. City Attorney Hays advised that he has had discussions with the race representatives and the insurance for this activity is not a problem. MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council Member Dahl approving the request from James Fisher on behalf of the Vulcan Tour to sell beer and wine at the Civic Auditorium on Sunday, September 2l, l986. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Johannessen, and Fulton Noes: Council Members - Gard Absent: Council Members - None Letters in Support and Opposition to Proposed Shasta County "No Smoking Ordinance" (E-020-0l0) One letter was submitted in opposition to the proposed Shasta County "No Smoking Ordinance", and several letters were submitted in support. Council Member Gard asked that if the Board of Supervisors doesn't pass this ordinance, restaurant owners be asked to provide a list of restaurants which do not allow smoking. These letters were accepted as information at this time. Request from Shasta County Library - re Resolution in Support of International Literacy Day (A-050-060-600) Diane Duquette, Shasta County Library Services Director, requested Council's endorsement of a resolution proclaiming September 8, l986, as International Literacy Day. She also mentioned the kick-off campaign on ABC television for this program and noted that it will be very widely publicized over the next two months. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Gard that Resolution No. 86-220 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding supporting "International Literacy Day", September 8, l986. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Gard, Johannessen and Fulton Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 86-220 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Council Members praised the work Diane has done for the Shasta County Library, especially in light of the recent financial difficulties. REQUEST TO SELL BEER - Asphalt Cowboys (A-ll0-l00 and P-050-270) Recreation and Parks Director Riley advised that the Recreation and Parks Commission has considered the Asphalt Cowboys' request for the Chamber of Commerce to sell beer at their annual barbecue in Lake Redding Park on Sunday, September 7, l986. Jim Sharp, ll25 Redbud Drive, advised that the Cowboys are requesting that the Chamber of Commerce sell beer at the annual Asphalt Cowboys barbecue in Lake Redding Park. He stated that the Cowboys do not have the proper liquor license or insurance to sell beer themselves. Mr. Sharp noted that the sale of beer will be controlled. City Clerk Nichols advised that the event has been approved by the Chief of Police. MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council Member Dahl approving the request of the Asphalt Cowboys to allow the Chamber of Commerce to sell beer, as requested above. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Johannessen, and Fulton Noes: Council Members - Gard Absent: Council Members - None PROPOSED SOFTBALL COMPLEX SITE (P-050-600) Virgil Tomasin, Recreation and Parks Commissioner, reviewed the Commission's report to Council dated August 25, l986. He stated that the Recreation and Parks Commission has spent considerable time and energy investigating the various geographical locations for the development of a softball complex, and held a public hearing to receive public input. Mr. Tomasin reviewed the positive and negative points of the following sites: l. Knighten Road/Interstate 5 Interchange (Riverland Drive) 2. South Redding - Clear Creek Sewer Treatment Plant 3. McConnell Property 4. Twin View Treatment Plant and Ponds 5. Highway 44 and Old Oregon Trail It is the unanimous recommendation of the Commission that the best possible location for a softball complex is the McConnell property. The Commission also recommended that staff be authorized to advertise and to request a proposal for a softball complex design project that was approved in the l986-87 budget. Letters in opposition and support of the site were submitted to Council. Council Member Gard expressed concern that the report was so subjec- tive and lacked hard data such as costs, traffic, etc. She also felt the potential depreciation of property values for the Starlight Estates should be included as a "public cost". Ms. Gard noted that the report does not address the costs of providing sewer service to the various sites. She emphasized that she would like more hard data before making a decision. Mr. Tomasin noted that those resources are not available to the Commissioners; however, they did base their report on input from the Public Works Department. Arch Pugh, Attorney representing the residents of the Starlight Mobilehome Park, explained that the owners of the park were asked by a large number of residents to express opposition to the use of the McConnell property for a softball complex. He said it is unknown what the exact location of the complex would be on the 35-acre site. Mr. Pugh emphasized that the Council needs to be more concerned about the lifestyle of these people. One of Mr. Pugh's concerns is the traffic plan. He felt there are other sites that deserve to be reviewed. Mr. Pugh pointed out that the McConnell site could also affect other adjacent neighborhoods, depending on where it is located on the site. Mr. Pugh said the proposed site would be more appropriate for a new city hall complex. He expressed his very strong opposition to this site and noted that approximately 70 residents of the mobilehome park are also here in opposition to the project. Council Members concurred that they needed cost figures, major im- pacts, forecasts, noise levels, etc. before making a decision. Mr. Pugh commented on the problems with lights from the Parkview softball complex and emphasized that it is important to avoid these kinds of conflicts before they happen. Council Member Dahl stressed that this Council has to recognize the impacts this decision may have on the quality of life for these residents. He agreed that the report is inadequate. James Lee, Chair of the Recreation and Parks Commission, explained that his Commission started with nine sites to consider. He said cost analyses are too expensive to do on all sites. Mr. Lee stressed that the Commission did have input from staff regarding lights, noise, costs, etc.; however, once a site is tentatively selected, the Commis- sion will give Council more detailed cost figures. Mr. Lee felt that a softball complex and a city hall complex would be compatible on this site and could share parking. Tom Lisota, resident of the Starlight Mobilehome Park, said they are also concerned about other things that may go into the McConnell property such as City electrical poles. He said they have a great deal of trouble getting into their park now and felt more information is needed on the entire area. Planning and Community Development Director Perry recommended that Council consider the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission and decide now if the site is totally unacceptable. He commented that the Commission needs approval from Council before funds can be spent for schematic site plans, cost estimates, and environ- mental studies. Mayor Fulton said he would like to set up a field trip and review all the sites and come back to Council with a more limited number of sites. He did not feel Council should focus in on this site right now. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Carter that a field trip be set to review the sites. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RECESS At the hour of 7:55 P.M., a five minute recess was called. PUBLIC HEARING - re Findings of Overcrowding at Shasta Lake Union Elementary School District (L-0l0-l70) The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the public hearing re findings of overcrowding at Shasta Lake Union Elementary School District. 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 submitted copies of the staff report to Council dated July 2l, l986. He explained that at the conclusion of the public hearing on July 2l, a motion was made to approve the overcrowding fees for Shasta Lake Union Elementary School District, and the motion died for failure to pass on a 2 to 2 vote. He noted that a public hearing was scheduled for reconsideration this evening. Mr. Perry advised that the staff recommendation remains the same as for the meeting of July 2l. Alan Swanson, l330 West Street, attorney for the District, said all evidence shows that the district is greatly overcrowded. He advised that the estimated enrollment for the District is l5l3 students, not including proposed development, and the State's capacity figures for the District are l5l4. Mr. Swanson emphasized that even under the most conservative analysis, the District is overcrowded. He said the District has no knowledge of any group of students that will leave en masse. Council Member Carter said he is troubled by the State's attitude about the use of lottery funds for classrooms. He asked Mr. Swanson if the District could use other general fund monies replaced by Lottery funds, to use for classrooms. Mr. Swanson advised that there are arguments that could be made for that; however the point is whether or not the District is overcrowded. In response to a question from Council Member Dahl, Mr. Swanson advised that he believes the District is at least l00 students away from being eligible to receive Leroy Green construction funds. Council Member Johannessen noted that the District shows two leases for portable classrooms at Toyon totalling $ll,000, which may not be needed if the Toyon Federal housing project is closed. Mr. Swanson stated it that happens, those people would probably relocate in the Central Valley area. He felt it is highly unlikely that those people will leave. Council Member Johannessen noted that the State allows the City to call back any school district to see whether or not it is overcrowded. He added that the fees are not necessarily locked in for a year. Arch Pugh, representing Knighten Construction, asked that this hearing be continued because he has had a very short time to review the data and other issues need to be resolved. He advised that the capacity for the District existed in l982 and they have been spending those funds; however, they have never actually reached those numbers. Mr. Pugh noted that they have not yet been able to determine what the District is spending the money on. Mr. Pugh contended that classes are available to be used. He com- mented that if the District meets the criteria and has not in the past, the money collected for the past years should be applied to future overcrowding or refunded. He added that if the Toyon housing area is closed, the District will loose 38 students. Some discussion ensued regarding an audit of the District's expendi- tures for overcrowding fees. Mr. Pugh said his client would be willing to research a portion of that issue. Council Member Dahl emphasized that it is the charge of this Council to determine if there is clear and convincing evidence that the District will be overcrowded in the l986-87 school year. Mr. Pugh said it is their contention that the District has not been overcrowded. The City Attorney discussed with the Council, the State's provisions on school overcrowding fees. Planning and Community Development Director Perry noted that the findings that the Council used in l982 were based on different cri- teria and a different set of circumstances. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl that the public hearing re findings of overcrowding at Shasta Lake Union Elementary School District, be continued to 7:00 P.M., September l5, l986. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Gard asked that the Council be provided with a brief outline of the State law and the requirements of the Council. Council Member Carter said he would like the formula for using the portable buildings. Ms. Gard said she would also like information on the Green Bill and how these funds can and cannot be used. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - re Findings of Overcrowding at Enterprise Elementary School District (L-0l0-l70) The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the con- tinued public hearing re overcrowding at Enterprise Elementary School District. 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 August 28, l986. He submitted the staff report from the meeting of July 2l, and school enrollment information from the district. Mr. Perry said the staff recommendation remains the same (that the District is not overcrowded); however, the District has requested that staff point out that the State Government and City Codes permit the City Council to consider overcrowding conditions and impose development fees for a single school within a district or for the whole district. Mr. Perry explained that the District is requesting the fees for five K-6 schools but not Parson's School, which is 7-8 grade. He stated that in the past, the Council has only imposed the fees when the entire district has been declared overcrowded. Eihnard Diaz, Planner with Sharrah-Dunlap representing the school district, stated that the City has latitude in defining what is "overcrowded." He said they have had some problems with staff using statistics that the District is not allowed to use. Mr. Diaz re- quested a two week continuance because he felt the Council would be clearer on the issues involved. He said they do not wish to provide additional information, but they feel they can use the K-6 grade levels to determine overcrowding, based on the District's interpre- tation of the State law. Council Member Johannessen asked why they wanted to delete Parson's from the findings. Harry Morris, Business Manager for the Enterprise Elementary School District, explained that they are experiencing a significant increased level of enrollment in the K-6 levels, which is completely different than the 7-8 grade levels. He emphasized that Parsons is not over- crowded. Mr. Morris said by the spring of l987, the five elementary schools in the district will exceed their capacity. Council Member Carter asked Mr. Morris if the District created a middle school and added the sixth grade at Parsons, would the elemen- tary schools still be overcrowded. Mr. Morris advised that the classes at the elementary schools and the junior high school are based on a whole different concept. He said it has been determined by their Board that a middle school is not a realistic solution to the problem at this time. Mr. Morris said they are asking for temporary funding until they can qualify for State construction funds. Leonard Bandell, l330 West, representing Santa Ana Valley Irrigation District, pointed out the State Code states that, if new data is submitted, the hearing must be put off for 60 days or stricken from the record. Senior Assistant Planner King advised that the March l9 enrollment data is the only new data. Mr. Perry said that information should be stricken from the record. Council Member Dahl stated that if there is no new evidence, he sees no reason to continue the public hearing. Mr. Bandell stated that data indicates that the District is not overcrowded. He said their information has shown a l% per year growth rate and, using the 8.7% factor, their own data indicates l0l to ll2 spaces available for these 99 to l09 students. He emphasized that the Council has received clear and convincing evidence that the District is not overcrowded. Mr. Bandell questioned that all reason-able mitigation measures have been considered, such as consolidation of school districts. Mr. Morris stated that the District makes extensive use of combination classes, year-around school is being investigated, and all kinder- garten classes are on double session. He said the issue of consolida- tion is very complex and would not alleviate the problem, according to their statistics. Mr. Morris said the School District keeps very accurate records of the use of developer fees and these records are available to the public. He added that their enrollment figures were very conservative. In regard to Leroy Green Construction Funds, Mr. Morris said the State determines the total square footage in the total district, including covered walkways, to determine if the district is overbuilt or under- built. Their district is overbuilt by 900 square feet, he said. Council Member Carter asked Mr. Morris if the State prohibits the use of lottery funds for leasing mobiles. Mr. Morris said he is not sure; however, their board has already established uses for lottery funds. Mr. Morris said that, based on the City's guidelines, they are over- crowded. Mike Cronic, l600 East Cypress, said the spirit of this law was to help schools that are really overcrowded. He said if the District is having such critical problems, other funds should be spent on class- rooms, not on a new gym. He does not believe the law was designed for this case. MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Johannessen that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Dahl that the request by the Enterprise Elementary School District for findings of overcrowding, be denied. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Gard suggested that the City write to the State Legis- lators and advise them that covered walkways are not suitable as classrooms and should not be used to determine the need for Leroy Green funds. PUBLIC HEARING - re Action Strategy for Shasta County Business Development as Recommended by the Economic Development Task Force (B-080-l50-800) The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the public hearing re Action Strategy for Shasta County Business Development as recommended by the Economic Development Task Force. 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 submitted the Action Strategy for Business Development in Shasta County as recommended by the Economic Development Task Force. He explained that 35 items were targeted for the City of Redding, in the report. It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution directing staff to report back in October on the recommendations pertaining to the City. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Carter that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl that Resolution No. 86-22l a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding regarding the recommendation of the Economic Development Task Force of Shasta County. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Gard, Johannessen and Fulton Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 86-22l is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Renewal of Nonexclusive Cable Television Franchise for Viacom Cablevision (T-040-050) The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the public hearing re renewal of nonexclusive cable television franchise for Viacom Cablevision. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing City Clerk Nichols advised that a letter was received from Lauren Cheda expressing concerns about radiation from above ground Viacom Cables. Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council dated August 8, l986. He explained that Council was previously given a copy of the draft franchise agreement, a draft side letter, and Viacom's proposal. Mr. Perry noted that the draft agree- ment incorporates the City Cable Ordinance into the agreement. It is the recommendation of staff that a resolution be adopted approv- ing the franchise agreement and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Jim Fisher, l72l Court Street, attorney representing Viacom, explained that the cable television industry is experiencing a tremendous amount of flux. He felt the agreement meets the needs of the community. Lynn Yager, representing Viacom, said the agreement before Council is the result of lengthy discussions and many changes have taken place. She explained that there have been changes in Federal law and Redding has experienced significant growth; and, Viacom has taken steps to become more responsive to its customers. She noted that the agreement provides for an upgrade to 35 channels. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Johannessen that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Gard asked about the possibility of contracting for the non-profit service. Mr. Perry said the City has the option of doing that and that has been considered. He noted that their board repre- sents more than just the City of Redding. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl that Resolution No. 86-222 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving a non-exclusive franchise agreement between the City of Redding and Viacom Cablevision, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Gard, Johannessen and Fulton Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 86-222 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl that Resolution No. 86-233 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving Viacom Public Access Agreement, and authorizing the Mayor to sign: Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Gard, Johannessen and Fulton Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 86-233 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Council Member Carter said he is glad to hear that Channel 24 is being added to the lower band. He felt they are working hard and are a good addition. Council Member Johannessen said, as a member of the Cable T.V. Com- mittee, he has seen the excellent work staff has done in negotiat-ing this agree-ment. PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-l4-86, by Michael Kleinschmidt et al (L-0l0-230) The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the public hearing re rezoning application RZ-l4-86, by Michael Kleinschmidt et al. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated August 28, l986 Senior Planner Keaney reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission dated August 28, l986. He stated that the Planning Commis- sion has recommended rezoning the majority of the parcel located at 35l Hartnell Avenue from "R3-40-F" Multiple-Family Residential Dis-trict with site plan review to "RM-9" Multiple-Family Residential District. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that Council approve RZ-l4-86 as requested, and that an ordinance be offered for first reading. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Carter that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Gard offered Ordinance No. l779 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-l4-86, and certifying EIR-2-8l. PUBLIC HEARING - re Public Convenience and Necessity to Acquire PGandE Facilities (E-090-020, A-l50-l2l, A-l50-l27, A-l50-l43, A-l50-ll4) The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the public hearing re public convenience and necessity to acquire PGandE facil- ities with Annexations 80-l2 (Western Ranches), 80-l8 (Airport and Rancho Roads), 82-2 (Clear Creek Road), and 80-5 (Westwood Manner). The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing City Attorney Hays advised that the City of Redding has been seeking to acquire from PGandE the electrical facilities involved in the annexations of areas in the Westwood Manor part of Redding, and in areas characterized as the Airport Area annexations, consisting of Western Ranches and associated area. He explained that the City offered to purchase the facilities from PGandE for stated values and the offer was refused by PGandE. Mr. Hays pointed out that PGandE was then advised that the City Council would be considering adopting a resolution which would authorize the condemnation of the PGandE facilities in the effected annexation areas. Mr. Hays advised that as of this time, PGandE has not responded in writing and requested to appear at the Council meeting. It is the recommendation of staff that resolutions be adopted author- iz-ing the initiation of eminent domain proceedings to acquire these facilities. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Carter that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl that Resolution No. 86-223 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding finding that public convenience and necessity requires the acquisition of certain electric lines for public purposes (Pacific Gad and Electric Facilities included within the Airport Area Annexation, consisting of City of Redding Annexations 80-l2 and 80-l8). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Gard, Johannessen and Fulton Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 86-223 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl that Resolution No. 86-224 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding finding that public convenience and necessity requires the acquisition of certain electric lines for public purposes (Pacific Gas and Electric Facilities included within Cascade Annexation #2, consisting of City of Redding Annexations 80-5 and 82-2). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Gard, Johannessen and Fulton Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 86-224 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENT - Senior Citizen's Advisory Commission (B-080-450) MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council Member Gard approving the appointment of Genevieve Hobson to the Senior Citizen's Advisory Commission, replacing Margaret Balma for a term ending May l988. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Gard emphasized that the Council needs to thank Margaret for her very loyal membership on that Commission. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Marketing Plan (B-080-l50-800) Council Member Dahl reported that on August l8, l986, the Council appointed a committee to develop a recommendation concerning the composition of the Market Plan, the amount of the City of Redding contribution, and the source of funds. Mr. Dahl submitted a summary of the proposed Marketing Plan and recommended that the City contribution be in the amount of $50,000 for the l986-87 fiscal year and that the source of funds be the Special Promotion Fund. He said this program contemplates that the Private Industry Council will contribute $30,000, the County of Shasta will contribute $7,500, and a substantial in-kind contribution will be made by the Economic Development Corporation. If the City Council concurs in this recommendation, Mr. Dahl stated that the City Attorney should be directed to prepare the contractual agreement with the Economic Development Corporation for the l986-87 fiscal year. Council Member Gard asked about the status of the Redding Area Devel- opment Corporation (RADCO), and felt it should be recognized that RADCO stepped in and filled a need in the community which was not being met by the EDC at that time. Council Member Dahl pointed out that some of the members of RADCO became part of the EDC Task Force and the City is now being asked to show its support. Council Member Carter, who is a member of the committee, said it is going to be difficult to attract industry to this community. Council Member Gard concurred and stated that Redding is not only competing with the rest of the country but the rest of the world. She em- phasized the need for realistic goals. Council Member Gard asked if this $50,000 is in addition to current funding. Mr. Carter felt it was the City Manager's recommendation that $50,000 be contributed for independent marketing. With the concurrence of Council, this matter was deferred to the next meeting to determine whether the funding is in the total amount of $50,000, or $50,000 plus the current funding. PROPOSED RESOLUTION ENDORSING LOWELL SMITH - re Second Vice President of the League of California Cities (L-040-l50) Council Member Gard recommended that Council adopt a resolution endorsing Lowell Smith, Mayor of St. Helena, for the Second Vice President of the League of California Cities. She noted that Mr. Smith is the current Director of the Redwood Empire Division, and that he was instrumental in forming the League's Economic Development Conference. Ms. Gard emphasized that the only other potential oppo- sition is someone from the Bay Area and she felt that Mr. Smith represents rural northern California. She added that he has been a great contributor to the League and is being endorsed by the Sacramento Valley Division. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Carter that Resolution No. 86-225 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding endorsing Lowell Smith as Second Vice President of the League of California Cities. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Gard, Johannessen and Fulton Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 86-225 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Proposed Electric Utility Rate Increase (E-090-l00) Electric Director Lindley reviewed his memorandum to Council dated August 26, l986, which is incorporated herein by reference. He stated that Council was presented with an information packet at the last Council meeting regarding the proposed electric utility rate increase. Mr. Lindley explained that the proposed rate increase averages l0.3% and would become effective September 2, l986. It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Council adopt a resolution which establishes the new rates for electric service. He explained that this is one of the rate increases in the planned series of smaller rate increases needed to offset the City's increased purchased power costs. Council Member Gard emphasized that rates are still very favorable to the Citizens of the community and it is important to maintain the financial health of the electric utility. She felt the small in- creases have given people the ability to adjust their budgets over a long period of time. Council Member Carter agreed and pointed out the the City of Redding has an excellent bond rating which needs to be protected. Council Member Johannessen commented that he is not in favor of the increase and does not see the necessity for it. He said he is not concerned about how the City of Redding compares with PGandE, but is concerned about the tremendous about of funds being expended by the City Electric Department. Mr. Johannessen said he is still unclear about the bonding picture and is concerned about the amount of funds in the Electric Department's reserve account. Council Member Johannessen and staff discussed the use of these funds and Mr. Johannessen asked about funding for the proposed Camage Project. Council Member Gard remarked that protecting the bond rate means that the City is able to think about things like Camage and other electric project options. She emphasized that the Electric Department is acting on the decisions made by the previous Council which chose to be a pro-growth Council. Council Member Johannessen stressed that his concerns are not whether or not the City should grow but what is going on in the Electric Department. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Dahl, Mr. Lindley advised that if we did not have a rate increase, the reserve would not last much beyond l988. He said present circumstances staying the same, it is more appropriate to carry a large reserve. Council Member Johannessen commented about the short-fall on the San Juan Project of approximately $l million. He asked if that amount did not have to be paid, would the rate increase still be necessary. He also asked if the City is successful in its litigation to recover those funds, what will happen to the money. Mr. Lindley explained that those funds will be factored into any subsequent need for a rate increase. Council Member Johannessen asked if there were some projects that did not go forward in the future, could those also be factored in to offset some potential increases. Mr. Lindley advised that they could. Ron Orr, 555 Ridge Road, felt that the residential and commercial rates should be equal. He also pointed out that he observed some Electric Department crewmen taking extended coffee breaks on City time. Mr. Orr said he is opposed to this type of waste of money. Mr. Lindley said he has explained to Mr. Orr that this type of thing is not allowed and the Electric Department depends on the individual crew leaders to supervise such activities. He said if they do get reports, they act on them. Mr. Lindley pointed out that it is a policy long-established that the residential rates would be slightly lower than commercial rates. Cody Taylor, Trouble Shooter for the City Electric Department, said the Council never hears the good things about employees and the risks they take. He said some times crews don't go home for three days at a time. Mr. Taylor emphasized that they have a good department, good supervisors, and they do their job well. Bill Keys, Working Lineman with the City Electric Department, said they do have a cup of coffee on the job. He said he has done every- thing he can to make their department a better place to work. He pointed out that the problem Mr. Orr referred to is being taken care of, but added that sometimes they do a lot with very little and that should also be addressed. Council Member Carter said he appreciates these two gentlemen giving their point of view. Council Member Dahl agreed that people tend to speak out when it is negative and he appreciated hearing the staff's point of view. Council Member Johannessen concurred and emphasized that the dis- cussions regarding rate increases have nothing to do with the Electric crews being good employees. He said the Council has nothing but respect for these employees. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Carter that Resolution No. 86-226 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing electrical utility rates for service to customers within the corporate limits of the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Council Members - Johannessen Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 86-226 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT PROJECT STATUS REPORT - September l986 (A-050-l25) Electric Director Lindley submitted the Electric Department Status Report for September, l986. This was an information item and no action was required. RESOLUTION - re Sacramento River Trail River Crossing, Preliminary Bridge Design and Environmental Review (P-050-460-700) Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council which is incorporated herein by reference. He explained that staff envisions an eight or ten foot wide non-vehicular bridge that free spans the river channel. He said potential funding for the project includes l986 State Bond funds that will provide the City with approximately $l36,000 and $l92 to Shasta County. Mr. Perry explained that staff has met with Shasta County officials to discuss the possibility of a joint project to complete the trail loop utiliz- ing l986 Bond Act funds. At its regular meeting of August 20, l986, the City Recreation and Parks Commission unanimously recommended that the City pursue preliminary engineering and environmental clearance for the river crossing as well as apply for State Bond Act funds. Mr. Perry stated that the Shasta County Recreation Commission unani- mously approved the project in concept but has withheld recommending financial support until it reviews other viable projects. It is the recommendation of staff that Council direct staff to proceed as follows: l. Enter into a contract with PACE Engineering to provide prelimi- nary engineering to determine viable options for the location of a crossing and type of bridge structure. The contract price would be approximately $l,000 and be paid out of park development funds. This preliminary information is necessary to submit an application to the State for funding under the l986 Park Bond Act. PACE Engineering has recently completed a design for a 380-foot pedestrian bridge span of the Eel River. 2. Prepare a formal request to the Shasta County Board of Supervi- sors requesting their participation in a joint project to com- plete the trail loop. 3. Prepare an environmental assessment for the river crossing and apply for the necessary permits from State and Federal agencies having jurisdiction. MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council Member Carter approving the recommendation of staff as stated above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ACQUISITION OF CALTRANS CORPORATION YARD - Cypress Avenue and Akard Street (C-070-0l0 and S-050-l00) Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council dated August 28, l986. He stated that adjacent to the City's main corporation yard is a three-acre CalTrans corporation yard at the southeast corner of Cypress Avenue and Akard Street. He said acquisition of this site has been identified in the "City Hall Site Selection Study" as a possible solution to the City's immediate and long-term need for additional corporation yard space. Mr. Perry advised that CalTrans' staff has indicated that upon receipt of a letter of interest from the City, they will prepare an appraisal of their facilities at Cypress Avenue and Akard Street. It is the recommendation of staff that Council direct the City Manager to prepare a letter of interest to CalTrans. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Carter that Council direct the City Manager to prepare a letter of interest to CalTrans for the possible acquisition of property at Cypress Avenue and Akard Street. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ANNEXATION REQUEST NO. 86-6 - Wooded Acres South (A-l50-l86) Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that at the regular meeting of July 2l, l986, Council continued consideration of the request to annex the area described as Annexation Request No. 86-6, Wooded Acres South, to this evening. He said the recommendation remains that Council adopt a resolution commencing annexation proceed- ings with no requirements other than the qualifications in the Plan of Services, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Property Tax Exchange Agreement and ratify the negative declaration. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl that Resolution No. 86-227 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of application by the City of Redding requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission to take proceedings for the annexation to the City of Redding of inhabited territory designated City of Redding Annexation No. 86-6 (Wooded Acres South). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Gard, Johannessen and Fulton Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 86-227 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl authorizing the Mayor to execute a Property Tax Exchange Agreement with Shasta County and that Council make the following findings relative to Annexation No. 86-6, Wooded Acres South: 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 June ll, l986. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ANNEXATION REQUEST NO. 86-9 - Bechelli Lane (A-l50-l89) Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council dated August 27, l986. He stated that all depart- ments responding to this annexation request concurred that this parcel should be a part of the City of Redding and would reduce confusion of City/County police and fire services. It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution commencing annexation proceedings with no conditions, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the property tax exchange agreement with Shasta County, and that the negative declaration be ratified. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Johannessen that Resolution No. 86-228 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of application by the City of Redding requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission to take proceedings for the annexation to the City of Redding of uninhabited territory designated City of Redding Annexation No. 86-9 (Bechelli Lane Area). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Gard, Johannessen and Fulton Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 86-228 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Johannessen authorizing the Mayor to execute the Property Tax Exchange Agreement with Shasta County and making the following findings rela- tive to Annexation No. 86-9: 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 August 6, l986. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RECOMMENDATION RE AUDITORIUM SIGN (C-050-050) Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council dated August 29, l986. He stated that the City has received a permit to erect a sign for the "Convention Center" to the east of the Auditorium Drive overcrossing. Mr. Perry explained that to proceed with this location, the following should occur: l. Designate the Auditorium as Convention Center; 2. Authorize staff to obtain bids for design and construction of the sign; 3. Authorize removal of vegetation along the north side of Highway 299 on City land to provide minimum visibility; 4. Set aside a strip of land 60 to l00 feet in width as overflow parking for the "Convention Center." This area is presently set aside for the proposed logging museum; and 5. Institute a rezoning to "U" Unclassified District so there is no question of conformance to zoning. Mr. Perry pointed out that unless trees are removed on City property and oleanders topped in the highway, the sign will be screened. He explained that the State has said it will not top the oleanders for traffic safety reasons. Additionally, if the logging museum or some other entity is developed on the site or the drive is extended across the river, the State may ask the City to take down the sign, as it would then not be an on-site use. Mr. Perry also noted that there are considerable restrictions as to what type messages can be placed on the sign. Mr. Perry stated that if Council proceeds, staff will include as alternatives for the bidding, the controller location, and purchase versus lease. He said without eminent domain, he does not believe another location would qualify without amendment of Federal or State law. Mr. Perry indicated that options are to do a smaller readerboard next to the Convention Center or on the Auditorium grounds, establish readerboards at different locations around town, rely on cable, or reduce the scope to an identifier only. Mayor Fulton felt the options are limited and more input is needed. Council Member Dahl pointed out that when travelling east on Highway 299, the sign cannot be seen because of the oleanders. He said he cannot justify spending $l00,000 for this sign. Council Members discussed the possibility of a monument sign at the Civic Auditorium with reader boards in various locations such as the south end of the Downtown Mall and South City Park. Council Member Johannessen said something in the center of the en- trance of the Auditorium would be very attractive and would like a proposal from the sign companies to see what this would look like. Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Heuer concurred with the ideas of the Council and felt $l00,000 is a lot of money for a sign with a small amount of visibility. It was the determination of Council that staff should study the possibility of a monument sign at the Auditorium and readerboards at different locations around town. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP NO. S-2-86 - Quartz Properties, by Benny Brown et al, (S-l00-609) Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted permis- sion to subdivide property into ll8 single family lots, located generally 2,000 feet south of the intersection of Quartz Hill Road and Keswick Dam Road, described as Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-86, Quartz Properties, by Benny Brown et al. 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. BID INFORMATION ON OLD CITY HALL (B-050-020 and C-050-500) Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted two bid proposals for the rehabilitation of Old City Hall (Bid Schedule No. l796), and noted that the low bid of $483,535 is from Donald Gallino, Inc. He stated that the Council has budgeted $4l3,000 for the project and listed the sources of funding. Mr. Perry advised that staff is currently reviewing the job with the low bidder and the architect, Gary Wirth, and will have a recommenda- tion for the September l5 meeting. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Johannessen, Mr. Perry advised that in the event that the low bidder revises his bid substan- tially, the other bidders should also be allowed to rebid the project. No action was required on this matter. PARK MARINA DRIVE SPECIFIC PLAN COMMITTEE - Committee Make-up (B-080-600-4l0) Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted the following recommendation for the Specific Plan Committee for the Park Marina Drive and Turtle Bay area: Charge The purpose of the committee is to review material and information prepared by the consultant and staff and recommend a preferred speci- fic plan to the Planning Commission and the City Council. The commit- tee shall review three plans representing how the area should be developed in 20 to 30 years. Membership The committee shall be comprised of l3 persons, as follows, in order to represent the attitude and values of the community avoid misunder- standing by the public, and assist in formulating land-use policy: One member of the City Council Two members of the Planning Commission One member of the Recreation and Parks Commission One property owner from within the plan area Two residents of Kutras Tract or North Bechelli Lane area Three members with knowledge of wildlife, floodplains, architecture principals, engineering principals Three members at large l3 Total Members Members should be open minded and not enter into the process with a predetermined solution, overwhelming bias against the give and take of a planning process, or significant conflict of interest. Meetings To make a recommendation, a committee member must attend the first and last meeting and not miss more than one-third of the total meetings. The committee recommendation shall be made after at lease one public hearing and a determination by the Planning Commission on whether or not an environmental impact report will be required. If an EIR is required, the recommendation shall be made after the final EIR is certified. It is the recommendation of staff that each Council member and staff be asked to give names of potential members to the Mayor, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint the committee, and that the charge of the committee be approved. Once formed, the committee can elect its own chair and vice chair. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Carter approving the recommendation of staff as stated above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re Memorandum of Understanding with Local l37, General Teamsters (P-l00-050-l50) Personnel Director Bristow reviewed his memorandum to Council dated August 28, l986. He stated that as a result of the last mediation session with representatives of the General Teamsters, Professional, Health Care, and Public Employees Local l37, representing Public Safety Dispatchers, tentative agreement was reached on a new contract. He reviewed the major elements of the package. It is the recommendation of staff that a resolution be adopted approv- ing the M.O.U. MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council Member Carter that Resolution No. 86-229 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redding and the General Teamsters, Local Union l37, effective August 24, l986. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Gard, Johannessen and Fulton Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 86-229 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. LETTER OF SUPPORT - re Funding for Senior Programs in Redding (B-l40-030) Recreation and Parks Director Riley advised that the Shasta County Commission on Aging is seriously concerned that through SB787 new Intrastate Funding Formulas which would definitely impact senior programs in rural areas are under consideration in California. It appears that federal and state monies for the rural elderly will be drastically cut through this proposed change. Mr. Riley stated that the Commission on Aging urges the City Council to give thorough consideration in regard to the funding needs for all senior programs in the Greater Redding area. Mr. Riley requested that Council send a letter supporting the Commission's opposition of this change. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Johannessen authorizing a letter of support for the Commission on Aging's opposition to SB 787. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REQUEST TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM SERVICE RESTAURANT AT BENTON AIRPARK - by Hillside Aviation (A-090-020 and A-ll0-l00) Airports Director Homan advised that a request was received by Steve Miller, president of Hillside Aviation, to establish a minimum service restaurant on the second floor of the City owned hangar leased prem- ises. He intends to serve deli style sandwiches, microwave use and beverages including beer and wine. Mr. Homan advised that the Air- ports Commission and staff recommend approval of this request. MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Johannessen approving the request by Hillside Aviation to establish a minimum service restaurant at Benton Airpark, including beer and wine. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Johannessen and Fulton Noes: Council Members - Gard Absent: Council Members - None PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORTS - September l986 (A-050-300) Public Works Director Arness presented the Public Works Planning Reports for September, l986. PROPOSED GRAVEL EXTRACTION - from Kapusta Pits (C-070) Public Works Director Arness reviewed his memorandum to Council dated August 29, l986, which is incorporated herein by reference. He stated that a request was received from Sharrah/Dunlap to perform gravel extractions from the Kapusta properties. He advised that a meeting was held with Eihnard Diaz of Sharrah Dunlap, Recreation & Parks Director Riley and himself to discuss the question. Mr. Arness said he advised at that meeting that he would not recommend the sale of the materials. Council Member Dahl said he has visited the site and would like to continue the matter for further study. Council Member Carter said he had to miss the field trip and would like to see the site. Council Member Gard felt it would be appropriate to refer this to the Recreation and Parks Commission first. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl that the matter be referred to the Recreation and Parks Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Mr. Diaz noted that their permit expires at the end of the year and they need a policy direction from the City Council. Mayor Fulton said the Council will ask the Recreation and Parks Commission to expedite as much as possible. ORDINANCE - re Electric Utility Commission (B-080-600-4l0) City Attorney Hays submitted an ordinance for consideration amending Title 2 of the Redding Municipal Code, by adding Chapter 2.46, Elec- tric Utility Commission, which was coordinated by Councilman Dahl. Council Member Dahl offered Ordinance No. l780 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 2--Administration and Personnel--of the Redding Municipal Code by adding Chapter 2.46: Electric Utility Commission. ORDINANCE - re Limitation of Terms for City Commissions (B-080) Mayor Fulton asked that this proposed ordinance be continued to another meeting to allow more time to consider the request. MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Dahl continuing this matter to September l5, l986. The Vote: Unani- mous Ayes ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association: (B-l30-030-700 Publicity Alcoholic Beverage License Applications: (A-ll0-l40) Rusty Nail (Wayne & Garry Stamper) 900 Dana Drive, Suite 26 Sparkies Convenience Mart (Ronald Sparks) 3440 South Market Street Perko's Koffee Kupp (Quality Restaurants, Inc.) 6400 Westside Road Quicky's (Quicky's Food & Fuel Inc.) 259l Victor Avenue REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION *(C-090-l00 and C-070-0l0) Mayor Fulton advised that Council will adjourn to closed session pursuant to (a) Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss pending litigation and (b) Government Code Section 54956.8 to discuss property acquisition. At the hour of l2:03 A.M., Council adjourned to closed session. At the hour of l2:20 A.M., Council reconvened to regular session. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of l2:20 A.M., Mayor Fulton declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ City Clerk