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Redding, California
March 2, 1987 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Manager Robert
Christofferson.
The invocation was offered by Director Jeff Gilman of the Good News
Rescue Mission.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fulton with the following
Council Members present: Dahl, Gard, Johannessen, and Fulton.
Council Members absent: Carter.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, City Attorney Hays,
Director of Public Works Arness, Director of Electric Utility Lindley,
Director of Planning and Community Development Perry, Chief of Police
Whitmer, Resources Manager Coleman, Director of Finance Downing,
Director of General Services Masingale, Associate Civil Engineer
Hastings, Associate Civil Engineer Aasen, Senior Planner Keaney,
Director of Personnel Bristow, Director of Data Processing Kelley,
Housing Administrator Mauer, Communications Specialist Teach, Deputy
City Attorney McNeill, Police Officer O'Hare, Deputy City Clerk
Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Moscatello.
Council Member Johannessen introduced the Mayor of Anderson, Pete
Smolenski. He explained that Mayor Smolenski is attending tonight's
meeting, and he, Council Member Johannessen, has been attending City
of Anderson Council Meetings to try and alleviate the hard feelings
that have arisen between the cities of Anderson and Redding. It is
hoped that both cities will realize they are moving in the same
direction and hard feelings can be alleviated.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the consent
Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of February 17, 1987
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(B-130-110)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 17, check numbers 122474
through 122862 inclusive, in the amount of $2,529,068.67, be approved
and paid, and Payroll Register No. 17, check numbers 238377 through
239046 inclusive, in the amount of $590,106.05, for the period Febru-
ary 8, 1987 through February 21, 1987, be approved.
TOTAL: $3,119,174.72
Award of Bid - Police Vehicles
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Bid Schedule No.
1867, replacement vehicles for police investigation, be awarded to
Taylor Motors in the amount of $20,246.00 and Rodway Chevrolet in the
amount of $23,593.48.
Request to Proceed with Bidding Process - Air Conditioning Maintenance
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Council author-
ize staff to proceed with the bidding process for air conditioning
maintenance for various City locations.
Request to Proceed with Bidding Process - Uniforms for Recreation and
Park Activities
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Council author-
ize staff to proceed with the bidding process for Recreation Uniforms
for Recreation and Parks Activities. Registration fees help defray
the cost of these uniforms and funds are available in the 1986/87
budget for the balance of this purchase.
Request to Proceed with Bidding Process - Single Phase Pole Type
Distribution Transformers
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Council author-
ize staff to proceed with the bidding process for Single Phase Pole
Type Distribution Transformers at an estimated cost of $32,000.
Resolution - re Supplemental Appropriation for Hartnell--Parkview
Traffic Signal, Bid Schedule 1876
(B-050-020 and T-080-700)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution No.
87-49 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting certain supplemental appropriations,
calculated as of March 2, 1987, and to be effective for the remainder
of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1987.
Resolution - re Supplemental Appropriation for Testing and Monitoring
Wells--Landfill and Payment
(S-020-300 and W-030-750)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution No.
87-50 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting certain supplemental appropriations,
calculated as of March 2, 1987, and to be effective for the remainder
of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1987.
Resolution - re Supplemental Appropriation for Sacramento River Trail,
Phases 4, 5, and 6
(B-050-020 and P-050-460-700)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution No.
87-51 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting certain supplemental appropriations,
calculated as of March 2, 1987, and to be effective for the remainder
of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1987.
Resolution - re Supplemental Appropriation for Old City Hall
(B-050-020 and C-050-500)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution No.
87-52 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting certain supplemental appropriations,
calculated as of March 2, 1987, and to be effective for the remainder
of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1987.
Request to Proceed with Bidding Process - Playground Equipment for
Alta Mesa Park and Caldwell Park
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Council author-
ize staff to proceed with the bidding process for Playground Equipment
for Alta Mesa Park and Caldwell Park. The estimated purchase price is
$10,000.
Resolution - re Modification of Downtown Parking (Public Parking Lot
Numbers 8, 9, 10)
(P-030-230)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution
No. 87-53 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding amending the traffic control map by changing the opening time
of Parking Lots 8, 9, and 10 as follows: The Upper level westerly two
rows adjacent to California Street, from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M.
Acceptance of Final Map and Improvements - re Parkside Manor, Unit 3,
Phase IIa, Subdivision
(S-100-580)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director to accept the
improvements in Parkside Manor, Unit 3, Phase 2A, Subdivision as
satisfactorily completed, and the the City Clerk be instructed to file
the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
Notice of Completion - Uninterruptible Power Supply
(B-050-020 and C-050-550)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Sched-
ule No. 1839 (Job No. 9734-15), Installation of Data Processing
Department Uninterruptible Power Supply at the Redding Police Depart-
ment be accepted as satisfactorily completed for the final contract
price of $26,900, and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a
Notice of Completion.
Request to Proceed with Bidding Process - Job Order Nos. 9752, 9503,
9207 and 9685
(B-050-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Council
authorize staff to proceed with the bidding process for Job Order No.
9752, Shirley Area Storm Drain (estimated cost $90,000), Job Order No.
9503, Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Replacement Program (estimated cost
$32,600), Job Order No. 9207, Aerial Control Photography (estimated
cost $30,000), and Job Order No. 9685, Installation of Parallel
Westside Interceptor (estimated cost $500,000).
Acceptance of Final Map - Redding Highlands
(S-100-623)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Council
approve the final map for Redding Highlands, contingent upon the
developer acquiring surplus property located on an unimproved College
View Drive Street Right-of-Way immediately east of Churn Creek Road
and adjacent to the proposed Redding Highlands Subdivision, authorize
the Mayor to sign the Subdivision Agreement, and instruct the City
Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
Resolution - re Agreement with the Shasta Union High School District
and Redding Swim Club for use of the Enterprise Pool
(P-050-700-300)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
87-54 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the Agreement between the City of Redding, Shasta
Union High School District, and Redding Swim Club for use of the
swimming pool at Enterprise High School, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign same.
Resolution - re Agreement with the Shasta Union High School District
and Enterprise Boosters Club for operating the concession stand
facility at Enterprise High School
(P-050-700-300)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
87-55 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the Agreement between the City of Redding, Shasta
Union High School District, and Enterprise Boosters Club for operating
the concession stand facility at Enterprise High School, and authoriz-
ing the Mayor to sign same.
Resolution - re Addition to Paragraph 3 of Lease Agreement between the
City and Western Tele-Communications
(C-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
87-56 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the Lease Agreement, as amended, between the City of
Redding and Western Tele-Communications, Inc., for communication
facilities at Hill 900, and authorizing the City Manager to sign same.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be
approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Gard, Johannessen and Fulton
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Carter
Resolution Numbers 87-49, 87-50, 87-51, 87-52, 87-53, 87-54, 87-55,
87-56, are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Steven E. Fox - re Annual Health Fair in the Downtown Mall
(P-030-150 and M-010-200-400)
A letter was received from Steven E. Fox, of the The Downtown Mall
Association, requesting that City Council waive parking meter fees for
meters along the City streets and in parking lots during the annual
Health Fair held March 19, 20 and 21 as follows:
1. California Street from Placer Street to Shasta Street
2. Market Street from Tehama Street to Shasta Street
3. Pine Street from Placer Street to Shasta Street
4. Placer Street from the railroad to South Street
5. Yuba Street from the railroad to South Street
6. Tehama Street from the railroad to South Street
7. Shasta Street from the railroad to South Street
8. Butte Street from the Mall to South Street
9. Parking lots #1, #2, #3, and #5.
The Mall Association will bag the meters.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, to approve the Downtown Mall Association's request to
waive parking meter fees on various City streets and parking lots
listed above during the annual Health Fair held March 19, 20, and 21.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Letter from Nola Wade - re recommendations for Turtle Bay Area
(C-070-250-030)
A letter was received from Nola Wade, Secretary of the Wintu Audubon
Society, expressing their opposition to the development of a "Heritage
Park" concept in the Turtle Bay area. It is Wintu Audubon's belief
that the only plan acceptable and allowable, according to City Ordi-
nance, would be the Lower Intensity Plan for Turtle Bay. She ex-
pressed Wintu Audubon's belief that a representative from their group
should be on the Turtle Bay Specific Planning Committee. Ms. Wade
stated that Wintu Audubon would like the Carter House Science Museum
relocated to the area adjacent to the monolith, as their presence
there would enhance the sanctuary.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that the
Specific Planning Committee has received copies of said letter and
Nola Wade was present at the Committee's meetings.
This item was referred to staff for a report back to Council.
Presentation by A. J. Guenther - re Kiwanis Club's Family House
Project
(A-050-060)
Colonel Guenther, 1853 Marlene Avenue, Publicity Chairman for the
Kiwanis Club of Redding, explained the Kiwanis' effort to construct a
Family House at Butte and Liberty Streets near Redding Medical Center.
He stated that the feasibility study undertaken two years ago by the
Shasta Trinity Medical Society Auxiliary substantiated the need for
this type of facility. The plan is to construct an eight-bedroom
house for out-of-town families of patients at Redding Medical Center.
Colonel Guenther stated that the Kiwanis have assumed the Fund Raising
responsibility for this endeavor, and they would greatly appreciate
any support the City of Redding can provide for this project.
This item was referred to staff for further action.
Police Task Force - Presentation by Judge Wilson Curle, Chairman of
the Police Task Force
(B-080-600-425)
Judge Curle presented to Council the Police Task Force's Report and
Recommendations as authorized by Resolution No. 86-94. He explained
that the Task Force has reviewed the past activities and level of
services of the Redding Police Department. Judge Curle noted that the
group spent numerous hours in orientation together and separately with
administrators and officers of the RPD. He explained how they divided
their review into the areas of training, services and dispatch,
investigations division, juvenile unit, traffic and DUI, equipment,
manpower, compensation and community relations. Judge Curle noted
that they included the area of domestic violence as a result of
changes in the law which heavily impacted the Redding Police Depart-
ment and all local law enforcement agencies.
Judge Curle expressed the Task Force's desire to meet and speak with
members of Council after each has had a chance to review said Report
and Recommendations. He explained the Task Force's approach was one
of not telling the Police Department how to do their job; but re-
searching how and what is done and suggesting the means to accomplish
same with regard to equipment and manpower requirements.
Judge Curle requested that Council keep in mind that the Recommenda-
tions are the direction the Department should follow through the next
five-years. The Task Force is aware that these recommendations cannot
be implemented overnight.
Judge Curle also indicated that the Task Force was impressed with the
depth of loyalty and devotion the officers have for their Department.
He explained that this was especially impressive in light of the
ongoing compensation controversy. Judge Curle expressed the Task
Force's thanks to all members of the Department and City staff who
assisted in preparation of this report.
Council Member Gard expressed her appreciation to the Task Force and
noted that the report reflected a great deal of hard work. Mayor
Fulton stated that Council will be able to use this Report for a
number of years and assured the Task Force that they will call on them
for further questions and assistance. Council Member Dahl proposed
that after the Report receives public exposure, the Task Force return
for a future Council meeting. He pointed out that a public task force
can work, and this Task Force's accomplishments reduces the apprehen-
sion that was initially expressed when the citizen's group was formed.
Council Member Johannessen also expressed his appreciation.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Westside Road Sewer Assessment District 1986-1
(A-170-100-907)
The hour of 7:00 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the public
hearing re Westside Road Sewer Assessment District 1986-1.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Certificate of Mailing - Notice of Improvement
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Improvement
Associate Civil Engineer Hastings noted that all bids received for
work through the Westside Road Sewer Assessment District were approxi-
mately 30% in excess of the Engineer's estimate. He explained that in
applying this to the assessment spread, the contingency factor was
dropped down to approximately half because of the nature of the
project. It was not deemed necessary to have a full 10% contingency.
Mr. Hastings stated that since the law for payment of bonds and
receiving those payments from the County has been simplified, the bond
reserve of 10% has also been deleted. The result is that the assess-
ments are still approximately 20% high. He explained that since
Proposition 13 has come into effect, the City can no longer tax to pay
for delinquent bonds.
Sam Sperry, City of Redding Bond Counselor from Sturgis, Ness,
Brunsell & Sperry, recommended that Council receive and file the
report from the Engineer of Work on the Bids received and adopt the Resolution preliminarily approving the Amended Report and Fixing the
Time and Place of Hearing. Mr. Hastings stated that this procedure
will enable the public to review the increased assessment they will be
expected to pay and voice their protests, if any, at the new hearing
planned for April 7, 1987.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
that Resolution No. 87-57 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding preliminarily approving Amended Engineer's
Report and Fixing Time and Place of Protest Hearing for April 7, 1987.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Gard, Johannessen and Fulton
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Carter
Resolution No. 87-57 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-12-86, by
Aldo Pesetti
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the public
hearing re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-12-86, by Aldo
Pesetti.
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 February 27, 1987
Deputy City Clerk Strohmayer read a letter from George M. and Norma
Taylor, 3566 Sunset Drive, expressing support for the proposed reclas-
sification of property on Eureka Way.
Planning and Community Director Perry reviewed his memorandum to
Council dated February 27, 1987. He explained that at the regular
meeting on February 10, 1987, the Planning Commission, by a
three-to-two vote, recommended denial of a request to amend the
General Plan classification of property located at the southeast
corner of Eureka Way and Buenaventura Boulevard from "Residential, 3.5
units per acre" to "Retail." A map of the area was shown on the Vu
Graph.
Mr. Perry indicated that at this point, Council has the following
options: concur with the Planning Commission and deny the applica-
tion, refer the application back for environmental impact determina-
tion, authorize preparation of a negative declaration, require an
environmental impact report, or initiate a larger General Plan amend-
ment to decide how much is enough within the context of a much larger
area.
Mr. Perry noted that tonight, the Council does not have the option of approving the application as the Commission chose neither to recommend
preparation of a negative declaration nor to require an environmental
impact report. He stated that before a General Plan amendment can be
approved, it first must be processed under the California Environ-
mental Quality Act.
In reply to a question from Council Member Gard, Mr. Perry stated that
the area of notification of public hearing was 1,000 feet.
Bill Gelonek, a partner in the Knolls Development, explained that they
are developing 61 acres of high quality single family dwellings on
Eureka Way. The Knolls Development is adjacent to the proposed Sunset
Plaza Shopping Center. The partners are requesting that Council deny
the amendment for these reasons:
1. The proposed development is inconsistent with neighboring prop-
erties;
2. The development is an overkill of retail zoned property in the
City; and
3. The proposed amendment is not in the best interest of compatible
land planning for the area.
It is Mr. Gelonek's opinion that a shopping center will downgrade the
area. He also explained that as a condition for developing the
Knolls, they were unable to install lights on the tennis court because
of "light pollution" on neighboring properties. Mr. Gelonek pointed
out that lights from a shopping center will create this same
condition. He indicated that the conditions for development of the
Knolls were very strict.
Jim Graves, Graves & Co, representing the applicant, Aldo Pesetti,
submitted the Sunset Plaza Site Plan for Council's review. Mr. Graves
stated that they are sensitive to the aesthetics of the area and have
addressed these issues in their site plan. In response to the Plan-
ning Commission's concerns, Mr. Graves explained that:
1. Regarding the negative economic impact this center will have on
businesses in the area, they will go to great effort to give the
Westside exactly what the consumers want. He stated that the Westside
deserves better service than is currently available;
2. Regarding similar owner requests of this nature in the future, he
explained that the surrounding property is residential and it will be
developed as such;
3. Regarding the best location for a shopping center on the Westside,
he stated that this is the best location and retailers have chosen
this site as such;
4. To alleviate concerns with what happens if this center is not
developed, Mr. Graves responded that if they are unable to do this
particular project, they will not develop anything else; and
5. Regarding the fear of turning Eureka Way into a commercial strip,
he pointed out that it already is a commercial strip from Sunset
Terrace to Market Street.
Mr. Graves explained that retailers want that particular site because
it is on a public thoroughfare. He pointed out that Safeway is across
from a High School and an undesirable location for that reason, and
because of Holiday Market's location, there is difficulty entering and
leaving the parking lot. Mr. Graves pointed out that the City did not
have a problem with zoning areas around the Raley's shopping center as both commercial and residential. He explained that zoning commercial
on a highway makes good zoning sense.
Mr. Graves concluded that they have tailored the Site Plan to the
requirements of the area. It will be a town and country style archi-
tecture with sloping roofs, and all signs will be of a similar nature
and low profile. Mr. Graves pointed out that it will create 6.4
million dollars in sales, jobs and $100,000 in City taxes and fees.
Mr. Graves requested that Council authorize preparation of a negative
declaration.
In response to Council Member Dahl's questions, Mr. Graves explained
that Westside residents are currently shopping on the Eastside and
highway travelers stop at Safeway. Council Member Dahl questioned
whether jobs and sales tax will be traded from one area of the City to
another.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Gard,
that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Gard expressed concern about fall-back uses of the
Sunset Plaza parcel, and she questioned if staff has discussed an
agreement regarding same. Mr. Perry indicated that staff has not;
however, he noted that Mr. Graves, in his presentation, offered to
limit the use of the property. Council Member Gard also indicated
that the Knolls Development was based on the existing land planning,
and development with them was literally hammered out.
In response to Council Member Dahl's suggestion about initiating a
larger general plan amendment, Mr. Perry indicated that a new plan to
include the Downtown area to the Westside would cost approximately
$20,000 locally and $40,000 if done by a Bay Area firm. Council
Member Dahl stated that he supports business growth, but whether
Council approves or denies the application, they are practicing
economic engineering. Council Member Johannessen expressed three
areas of concern:
1. The potential this area has for development of a shopping center;
2. The effect this development will have on property owners in the
surrounding area; and
3. The current zoning of three units per acre may not be appropriate.
He indicated that although the site is probably a good one, he has
extreme difficulty with making Eureka Way a strip area.
Council Member Gard pointed out that as an alternative to retail
development, office buildings will not impact the Knolls as much as a
shopping center. She indicated that Council can expect to see this
type of problem arise again and again, and it it time to address
general planning for the whole Westside.
Council Member Johannessen pointed out that the lights will be facing
away from the Knolls and with the proper controls, this development
will have little long-term effect on the Knolls.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
to uphold the Planning Commission's action and incorporate into the
budget, discussions concerning a General Plan Amendment for the entire
Westside.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Gard
Noes: Council Members - Johannessen, Fulton
Absent: Council Members - Carter
This motion died due to a split vote.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Mayor Fulton,
to authorize preparation of a negative declaration.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Johannessen, Fulton
Noes: Council Members - Dahl, Gard
Absent: Council Members - Carter
This motion died due to a split vote.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that a new Public Hearing be set in this matter for March
16, 1987. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - re Prezoning Application RZ-25-86, by City of Red-
ding, (Wooded Acres South)
(L-010-230)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the public
hearing re Prezoning Application RZ-25-86, by City of Redding, (Wooded
Acres South).
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 February 24, 1987
Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that as
part of the process of annexing the area to the City of Redding, the
City is proposing the prezoning of 144 acres of unincorporated land
known as "Wooded Acres South," generally located south of Meadow View
Drive and west of Airport Road to "R1-B40," "R1-B20," "R1-B20-FP," and
"R1-B15" Single Family Residential Districts and "UF" Unclassified
District. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph and Council was
given a copy of the draft negative declaration.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that
Council approve the rezoning as depicted and ratify the draft negative
declaration and an ordinance be offered for first reading.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Gard, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
that Council make the following findings relative to RZ-25-86, by City
of Redding:
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, ratify the Negative Declaration approved by the Board of Adminis-
trative Review on December 23, 1986. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Gard offered Ordinance No. 1804 for first reading, an
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section
18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of
certain real property in the City of Redding (RZ-25-86).
PUBLIC HEARING - re Prezoning Application RZ-26-86, by City of Redding
(Wooded Acres North)
(L-010-230)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the public
hearing re Prezoning Application RZ-26-86, by City of Redding (Wooded
Acres North).
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 February 24, 1987
Community and Planning Development Director Perry explained that as
part of the process of annexing the area to the City of Redding, the
City is proposing the prezoning of unincorporated property known
generally as "Wooded Acres North," located generally north of Meadow
View Drive and west of Airport Road.
The proposed zoning designations are "R1-B20" and "R1-B20-FP" Single
Family Residential Districts. The City General Plan classifies the
area as "Residential, 2.0 units per acre" and "Greenway," reflecting
the floodplain of Clover Creek which affects a portion of this
property. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph and Council was
given a copy of the draft negative declaration.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the
rezoning be approved as outlined and depicted on the map, ratify the
draft negative declaration and an ordinance be offered for first
reading.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
that Council make the following findings re RZ-26-86, by City of
Redding:
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, ratify the Negative Declaration approved by the Board of Adminis-
trative Review on December 23, 1986. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Gard offered Ordinance No. 1805 for first reading, an
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section
18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of
certain real property in the City of Redding (RZ-26-86).
PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-28-86, by City of Redding,
(1630 through 1664 Victor Avenue)
(L-010-230)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the public
hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-28-86, by City of Redding, (1630
through 1664 Victor Avenue).
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 February 24, 1987
Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that the
City has initiated the rezoning of property located at 1630 through
1664 Victor Avenue from "U" Unclassified District to "RM-12" Multiple
Family Residential District. The property is classified on the
General Plan as "Residential, 12.0 units per acre." 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
Council approve the rezoning as depicted, ratify the draft negative
declaration and an ordinance be offered for first reading.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
that Council make the following findings re RZ-28-86, by City of
Redding:
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, ratify the Negative Declaration approved by the Board of Adminis-
trative Review on December 31, 1986. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Gard offered Ordinance No. 1806 for first reading, an
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section
18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of
certain real property in the City of Redding (RZ-28-86).
ORDINANCE - re Rezoning Application RZ-10-86, by Brent Owen (3595
Sunset Drive)
(L-010-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1802 be waived and the City
Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that Ordinance No. 1802 be adopted, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Ordinance No. 1774 with
respect to amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code
relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of
Redding (RZ-10-86).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members
- Dahl, Gard, Johannessen and Fulton
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Carter
Ordinance No. 1802 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE - re Ordinance No. 1803, re Planned Development Application
PD-1-86, by L.P.L. Associates (2851 Eureka Way)
(L-010-210-150)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1803 be waived and
the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
that Ordinance No. 1803 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding
Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in
the City of Redding (PD-1-86).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Gard, Johannessen and Fulton
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Carter
Ordinance No. 1803 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
COUNCIL MEMBER JOHANNESSEN - re Status Report re Acquisition of
Electric Facilities, Westwood Manor and other Annexed Areas
(E-090-020)
Council Member Johannessen stated that the purpose of bringing this
matter to Council is to provide a status report concerning electrical
utility service to residents in the annexed areas. City Attorney Hays
advised that the City recently received the legal filings required to
address immediate possession of electric facilities in the Westwood
Manor and Airport areas. He explained that checks to be deposited
with the Shasta County Court will be received within the next few
weeks and are in the approximate amount of $400,000. Council Member
Johannessen pointed out that the City is doing everything it can to
move this matter along. Mr. Hays stated that this matter is pending
action by the Shasta County Court and P.G.& E. He explained that if
the Court orders immediate possession, it is possible that custom-ers
would receive service by the middle of the year.
Mr. Hays noted that the City is depositing funds with the Shasta
County Court to compensate P.G.& E. for loss of revenues. Council
Member Gard questioned who will receive the interest on said funds,
and Mr. Hays replied that Shasta County will.
Concerning the status of Argyle Estates, Electric Director Lindley
advised that as soon as the P.G.& E. appraisal of inventories is
received, the City will proceed with the purchase and sales agreement.
With regard to the Quartz Hill annexation, Mr. Lindley stated that
Council authorized acquisition based on P.G.& E.'s price. He said
that a Bill of Sale is expected this month from P.G.& E., and then the
City will transfer the facilities.
In response to Mayor Fulton's question concerning property owner
participation in the purchase of electric power, Mr. Lindley stated
that this policy has not been practiced as long as he has been with
the City. He explained that City electrical revenue was used to
purchase the Enterprise acquisition, and the City has continued to
follow this policy.
Council Member Gard noted that the City looked at the possibility of
requiring property owners in annexed areas to share the cost, but it
has never been implemented.
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT PROJECT STATUS REPORT - March 1987
(A-050-125)
Electric Director Lindley presented the Electric Department Project
Status Report for March 1987.
This was an information item and no action is required.
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - re Profes-
sional Services for Assistance During the Rate Proceedings for the
Proposed 1988 Western Rate Increase
(E-120-900)
Electric Director Lindley explained that to protect the City's inter-
est during the upcoming rate increase being proposed by WAPA (Western)
in May 1988, staff is recommending that the City become fully involved
in the ratemaking proceedings. Mr. Lindley stated that the City could
save over $200,000 annually for each one percent reduction in West-
ern's proposed rate increase. He explained that such a reduction may
be possible if the City fully participates in the ratemaking
proceedings.
Mr. Lindley outlined three alternatives available to Council:
1. Do not participate in the ratemaking proceedings and accept the
final rate Western proposes;
2. Provide minimal participation during the ratemaking proceedings
limited to available staff time; and
3. Utilize consulting services if needed to closely monitor the
Western ratemaking proceedings and to provide written testimony and
analyses which may persuade Western or FERC to establish a rate which
minimizes increases in the City's purchased power cost.
It is the recommendation of staff that sufficient extenuating circum-
stances do not presently exist to warrant the use of a negotiated
process to select a consulting firm to assist during the ratemaking
proceedings. The Electric Department is recommending that Council
authorize the Department to prepare and issue Request for Proposals
for professional assistance to the City during the FERC ratemaking
procedures.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
to authorize staff to prepare and issue Request for Proposals for
professional assistance to the City during the FERC ratemaking
procedures. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
STAFF CURSORY ANALYSIS OF SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES' POWER PURCHASE
PROPOSAL re the Proposed CAMAGE Cogeneration Project
(E-120-300)
Resources Manager Coleman reported on the Electric Utility Com-
mission's meeting of February 28, 1987.
Mr. Coleman stated that price and dependable delivery of power from
Sierra Pacific Industries are the issues. Mr. Coleman reviewed the
memorandum to Council dated February 25, 1987 which is incorporated
herein by reference. Charts explaining cost comparisons, unrestricted
scheduling and continuous load patterning, and the CAMAGE Purchase
Power Proposal were provided to the Council.
This was an information item and no action was required.
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS - re Agreement in
Principle with Sierra Pacific Industries for the Purchase of Power
from the Proposed CAMAGE Cogeneration Project
(E-120-300)
Electric Director Lindley reviewed his memorandum to Council dated
February 25, 1987 which is incorporated herein by reference. Mr.
Lindley stated that the City can chose to either buy all surplus power
from P.G.& E. or buy none at all. He explained that staff believes
that the cost of purchasing power should be competitive.
Mr. Lindley outlined two alternatives available to Council and the
implications of same:
1. Discontinue negotiations with SPI. This alternative would prevent
or delay access to a potential source of economical electric power.
2. Authorize the Electric Department to begin negotiations of an
Agreement in Principle (AIP) with SPI regarding the purchase of power
from the proposed CAMAGE Cogeneration Project. This alternative is
the next step to be performed if the Council wants to pursue the
development of a power purchase contract with SPI. However, nego-
tiations of an AIP will result in expenditures of City funds for staff
time and material, and for consulting services needed to perform
detailed feasibility analyses.
It is the recommendation of staff to authorize negotiations of an AIP
for the purchase of power generated by the proposed CAMAGE
Cogeneration Project, and provide the Electric Department with any
terms or conditions which Council believes should be pursued during
the negotiation of an AIP.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, to authorize staff to begin negotiations of an Agreement
In Principle for the purchase of power generated by the proposed
CAMAGE Cogeneration Project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - re Development of a
Contract for the Purchase of Power from the Proposed CAMAGE
Cogeneration Project
(E-120-300)
Electric Director Lindley reviewed his memorandum to Council dated
February 26, 1987 which is incorporated herein by reference. Mr.
Lindley stated that the City is also negotiating with P.G.& E. and
Western for power.
Mr. Lindley explained that the issue before Council at this time is
should Council approve modifications to establish policies and proce-
dures to allow for the accelerated development of a contract for the
purchase of power from the proposed CAMAGE Cogeneration Project.
Mr. Lindley outlined two alternatives available to Council and the
implications of the alternatives:
1. Maintain established policies and procedures. The Electric
Department has estimated that under established policies and proce-
dures, a final agreement could not be reached before Fall, 1987.
2. Approve slight modifications to established policies and proce-
dures to allow for the accelerated development of an agreement which
could result in completion of negotiations by July 7, 1987.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the recommended
policies and procedures as outlined in the memorandum to Council dated
February 26, 1987, which resulted from the meeting held on February
25, 1987 regarding development of a contract for the purchase of power
generated by the CAMAGE Project.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Gard, approving modifications to established policies and
procedures as recommended by staff to allow for the development of a
contract for the purchase of power from the proposed CAMAGE
Cogeneration Project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - re Amendment of Trail Easement with Bureau of Land
Management
(F-200-200-040 and P-050-460-700)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that BLM
issued the trail right-of-way to the City for a 20-year period with
the provision that it could be extended to perpetuity if and when the
trail became a reality. A map identifying the location of the exist-
ing easement and the area of proposed expansion was shown on the Vu
Graph.
It is the recommendation of staff to authorize an application with the
BLM for the purpose of amending an easement for the Sacramento River
Trail on BLM property. The amendment request is to extend the dura-
tion to "perpetuity" and to add BLM ownership on the west side of the
river.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Johannessen, to adopt Resolution No. 87-58, a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager to submit
an application requesting an amendment to an easement for certain
Bureau of Land Management land.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Gard, Johannessen and Fulton
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Carter
Resolution No. 87-58 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP - Bonnyview Estates by Don McElwain
(S-100-050)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted permis-
sion to subdivide 17.62 acres into 52 single-family lots, located at
5705 East Bonnyview Road, described as Tentative Subdivision Map
S-19-86, Bonnyview Estates. A map of the area was shown on the Vu
Graph and Council was given a copy of the conditions of approval.
This was an information item.
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP - Blackhawk Estates, Units 5 and 6
(S-l00-043)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted permis-
sion to subdivide six acres into 17 lots, located generally north of
Old Alturas Road and west of and adjacent to Lema Road, described as
Tentative Subdivision Map S-20-86, Blackhawk Estates, Units 5 and 6.
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.
ANNEXATION REQUEST NO. 87-1 - Redding Rancheria
(A-150-190)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that a
petition and letter has been received from 15 property owners repre-
senting 68% of the parcels within the Redding Rancheria requesting
annexation to the area. He explained that petitioners have indicated
that their first preference would be for water service only, and
annexation would be their second choice if that was the condition to
receive water service.
Mr. Perry pointed out that Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized
Indian community; and as such the civil laws of the City of Redding
would not apply to the area, although the City would have the ability
to enforce the criminal statutes. Mr. Perry explained that Indian
Health Services has agreed to upgrade the present water system to meet
City standards provided that this system could then be interconnected
with Redding's system. The IHS has also indicated a willingness to
upsize the water line in the area to allow a more direct service to
other properties along Clear Creek Road in the future in return for
the City picking up the cost of acquisition of electric facilities.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council refer this request to
departments for review and comment and to the Board of Administrative
Review for an environmental determination.
With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Fulton referred this request to
departments for review and comment and to the Board of Administrative
Review for an environmental determination.
PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORTS - March 1987
(A-050-300)
Public Works Director Arness presented the Public Works Planning
Reports for March 1987.
This was an information item.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications:
(A-110-140)
Golden Dragon Restaurant (Vicki Muis Van)
1109 Hartnell Avenue, #1
Paulson's Catering (Richard Paulson)
700 Auditorium Drive
CLOSED SESSION
(P-100-050-120)
Mayor Fulton announced that the Council will adjourn to closed session
pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss
personnel matters.
At the hour of 9:50 P.M., the meeting was adjourned to closed session.
At the hour of 10:40 P.M., the meeting was reconvened to regular
session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 10:40 P.M., Mayor
Fulton declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Deputy City Clerk