HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1988-03-01 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers City of Redding March 1, 1988 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney
Hays.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Michael Borgaard of the
Redding Christian Church.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dahl with the following
Council Members present: Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and
Dahl.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City
Manager McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Public Works Director
Arness, Planning and Community Development Director Perry,
Engineering Manager Russell, Superintendent of Public Works
Galusha, Resources Manager Coleman, Police Captain Blankenship,
Director of Finance Downing, Recreation and Parks Director Riley,
Assistant City Attorney McNeill, Electric Utility Field Foreman
Smith, Police Lieutenant Alvord, Senior Planner Keaney, Director
of Information Systems Kelley, Housing Administrator Maurer,
Traffic Engineer-Planner Will, Airports Director Homan,
Communications Specialist Teach, Senior Assistant Planner Hanson,
Planner Morgon, Budget Services Officer O'Lane, City Treasurer
Linville, City Clerk Nichols, and Secretary to the City Council
Moscatello.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the
Consent Calendar:
Correction of Minutes
(L-010-100)
Council Member Johannessen stated that with regard to the Minutes
of the Regular Meeting of February 16, 1988, Page 67, he did not
second the motion adopting Resolution No. 88-79 establishing a
schedule of fees to be paid in lieu of park and recreational land
dedications.
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of February 16, 1988
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(B-130-110)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 16, check numbers
131909 through 132341 inclusive, in the amount of $2,680,341.69,
be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 17, check numbers
256287 through 256916 inclusive, in the amount of $596,940.26,
and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the amount of $97,841.63, for
the period February 07, 1988 through February 20, 1988, be
approved.
TOTAL: $3,375,123.58
Resolution - Reject Bid Schedule No. 1994, Modular Laboratory and
Office Unit - Museum
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that
Resolution No. 88-81 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding rejecting all bid options for furnishing a
modular office and laboratory unit; declaring that such modular
office and laboratory unit may be acquired in the open market;
and authorizing the negotiation thereof by the City Manager and
that a portion of the project may be performed more economically
by day labor.
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Resolution - 38th Budget Amendment re Repair of Damages to the
City Electrical System * (B-130-070 & E-090-160)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that
Resolution No. 88-82 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 38th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 87-214 appropriating $20,000
for repairs to the City's Electrical System damaged in accidents.
Resolution - 41st Budget Amendment re Development of a Nonprofit
Business Park
* (B-130-070 & C-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that
Resolution No. 88-83 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 41st Amendment
to the City Budget Resolution No. 87-214 appropriating $450,000
for development of a Nonprofit Business Park.
Resolution - Installment Payment Agreement with BorgWarner
Financial Services re Backhoe for the Streets Division
* (B-050-100 & A-050-300-250)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that
Resolution No. 88-84 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving Installment Payment Agreement
dated February 5, 1988, between the City of Redding and
BorgWarner Financial Services for the purchase of one (1) 1550B
JCB Backhoe, and authorizing the Mayor to sign all necessary
documentation.
Resolution - 42nd Budget Amendment re Rental Assistance and
Housing Authority Services
* (B-130-070 & H-150)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that
Resolution No. 88-85 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 42nd Amendment
to the City Budget Resolution No. 87-214 appropriating $21,800
from fund balance for additional rental assistance and Housing
Authority Services and establishing one position of Housing
Specialist I.
Set Public Hearing - Appeal of General Plan Determination for Use
Permit Application UP-12-88, by Redding Riverfront Investors
(L-010-390)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 P.M., April 5, 1988, to consider General
Plan Determination for Use Permit Application UP-12-88, by
Redding Riverfront Investors.
Set Public Hearing - Annexation 85-9, Fig Tree Lane
(A-150-177)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 P.M., March 15, 1988, to consider
Annexation 85-9, Fig Tree Lane.
Resolution - Annexation 87-3, Tarmac Road
(A-150-196)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution
No. 88-86 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding ordering territory designated as "Annexation
87-3, Tarmac Road" annexed to the City of Redding.
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The Shasta Local Agency Formation Commission approved Annexation 87-3, Tarmac Road, designated the City Council as the conducting
authority, and authorized the Council to approve this annexation without notice and hearing and without an election. Set Public Hearing - Rezoning Application RZ-1-88, by City of
Redding (South and west of Akrich Street, east of Twin View
Blvd., and north of Oasis Road) (L-010-230)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 P.M., April 5, 1988, to consider RZ-1-88.
Lake Redding Project - Professional Services Contract for
Independent Review
(E-120-070-425)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Commission and
the Electric Department that staff be authorized to proceed with
negotiations for a contract with Richard Hunt, former FERC
Director of Hydropower Licensing, to (1) review the proposed Lake
Redding Project; (2) provide recommendations and alternatives
regarding how the City can enhance its opportunity to develop the
project, and (3) provide his opinion of the chances of successful
project development.
Resolution - 40th Budget Amendment re Electric Utility Personnel
* (B-130-070 & P-100-060 & A-050-125)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Resolution
No. 88-87 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 40th Amendment to the
City Budget Resolution No. 87-214 deleting the position of
Assistant System Operator and establishing an additional position
of Distribution Planning Specialist in the Electric Department.
Redding Dirt Riders Association - Request for Marathon Motorcycle
Event at Redding Municipal Airport
(A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Airports Director that the
Redding Dirt Riders Association's request to hold an all-day
marathon motorcycle event on the motocross track located at the
Redding Municipal Airport on March 20, 1988, be approved, subject
to providing security, area maintenance, and the appropriate
insurance. The nonprofit group will give the Airport 10% of the
gate receipts and the remainder to civic causes.
Resolution - On-Street Parking Limits on California Street
(P-030-160 & P-030-150)
It is the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission
that Resolution No. 88-88 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending the Traffic Control Map
by establishing 10-hour parking on the east side of California
Street, from Shasta Street to Division Street. The on-street
parking limit was designated two-hour parking, and it was
determined that the ten-hour parking would allow for employee
parking as well as customer turnover.
Resolution - Loading Zone Modification - Pine Street north of
Placer Street
(P-030-150 & P-030-180)
It is the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission
that Resolution No. 88-89 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding rescinding Loading Zones at 1638
Pine Street. Two on-street spaces are no longer needed for
loading purposes, and two-hour metered parking will be
implemented.
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Resolution - Parking Prohibition on Pine at Placer Street (P-030-250)
It is the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that Resolution No. 88-90 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking at all times
along the northerly side of Placer Street a distance of 30 feet west of Pine Street, beginning at the northwest curb return. It was determined that parking should be prohibited along the north
curbline of Placer Street, a distance of 30 feet west of the curb
return of Pine Street, to allow additional turning radius for
large vehicles.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 1925, El Reno Lane Box
Culvert Construction
(B-050-020 & S-070-300)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 1925 (Job No. 9596), El Reno Lane Box Culvert
Construction, awarded to Dexter Rogers, be accepted as
satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to
file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is
$379,251.
Oversizing Reimbursement for Construction of Water Main - Fig
Tree Lane
(W-030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Shasta
Constructors, Inc. be reimbursed in the amount of $11,534.53 for
oversizing costs incurred from the construction a 12" water line
on Fig Tree Lane. The 12" line was installed to meet the requ
irements of the Master Plan. Funds are available in the "Minor
Main Extensions and Oversizing" account.
Resolution - Agreement for Utility Metering at Park Marina
Village
(U-500)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 88-91 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving the Meter Agreement between the
City of Redding, Park Marina Village Homeowners Association,
Inc., and Langeleon Investments, dba Park Marina Village Ltd.,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. This Agreement will
provide separate water and electric metering between the two
properties.
Resolution Discontinuing Abatement - 4531 Hillmonte Drive, owned
by Faith A. Scott
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Council of the City of
Redding that Resolution No. 88-92 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 4531
Hillmonte Drive, owned by Faith A. Scott aka Faith D. Scott.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be
approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and
Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution Numbers 88-81, 88-82, 88-83, 88-84, 88-85, 88-86,
88-87, 88-88, 88-89, 88-90, 88-91, and 88-92 are on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
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HUNTINGTON DRIVE/DEBBIE LANE WATER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1987-3
(A-170-150-205)
Bond Counsel Sperry submitted the following documents for
Council's consideration:
Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Bonds
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that Resolution No. 88-93 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the
issuance of bonds in the Huntington Drive/Debbie Lane Water
Assessment District No. 1987-3.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and
Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-93 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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Resolution Ordering Sale of Bonds MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Johannessen, that Resolution No. 88-94 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the sale of bonds to M.L. Sterns & Co., Inc. in the Huntington Drive/Debbie Lane Water Assessment District No. 1987-3.
Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and
Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-94 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Negative Declaration
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that Council make the following findings re the
Huntington Drive/Debbie Lane Water Assessment District No.
1987-3:
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 authorized by the Board of
Administrative Review on February 17, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
Resolution Awarding Contract
* (A-170-150-205 & B-050-020)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that Resolution No. 88-95 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding awarding the contract
to Hardrock & Cox, Inc., Bid Schedule No. 1986 (Job No. 7954), in
the amount of $157,191.25, in the Huntington Drive/Debbie Lane
Water Assessment District No. 1987-3.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and
Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-95 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Notice of Award of Contract
PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment GPA-4-87, by City of
Redding (south of Akrich Street, west of Moody Creek & Old Oregon
Trail, north of Gold Hills, east & west of Interstate 5)
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the
public hearing re General Plan Amendment GPA-4-87.
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, 1988
Planner Morgon stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the
original application and determined that the area would be better
served by extending the boundary of the application. Mr. Morgon
explained that the application now includes three square miles,
and one-half of the area is in the City. The Planning Commission
evaluated four alternative land-use plans and recommended
Alternative 4. The Commission also certified Environmental
Impact Report EIR-1-87 as adequately addressing the impacts
associated with the amendment proposal.
Mr. Morgon reported that significant impacts associated with the
amendments include increased traffic, school students, noise, and
loss of open space. Mitigation measures include construction of
new roads and upgrading existing roads, construction of one
10-acre school site, the creation of deep lots adjacent to
freeways and arterials, and designating floodplains and
steep-slope areas "Greenway."
Mr. Morgon noted that two primary issues were raised at the
public hearing before the Planning Commission. The first issue
was the request by the Shasta Lake Union School District and the
Buckeye School District to incorporate additional school sites
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into the Plan, and the second issue was the "down planning" of Assessor's Parcel No. 075-180-01 (Shoffner/Cowling) and
Assessor's Parcel No. 075-070-03 (Racki). Mr. Morgon explained that adoption of a General Plan and
prezoning the area will set the stage for future annexation of the area. Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that (1)
urban reserve areas in the City need to be addressed, (2) the
north half of the property was not covered by a general plan and
general plan amendments were not received by people who said they
would apply for them, and (3) except for the Pine Grove area, the
area is entirely within Redding's sphere of influence. The Pine
Grove area was included because it creates good planning sense to
include adjacent areas.
Council Member Fulton noted that the Cowling property would be
entitled to develop up to three units per acre under the County's
plan and two units per acre under the City's plan. Mr. Perry
stated that the City determined density based on the topography
of the area; dense development on the sloping hills would require
massive grading. Under the County's Plan, with the bonus factor,
up to four units per acre would be allowed on the
Cowling/Shoffner property.
Mr. Perry noted that the Racki property is zoned commercial under
the County's General Plan. The Redding Planning Commission
determined that the area would be served best as residential,
with nine and twelve units per acre and up to 418 units would be
allowed on the property.
Council Member Gard questioned if the Shasta Dam Area Public
Utility District (PUD) was present at the Planning Commission
meetings. She pointed out that PUD said they were willing to
serve the Pine Grove area. Mr. Perry conveyed that PUD was
present at the meetings.
Lyman Miles, 19393 Covey Lane, stated that he favors GPA-4-87,
Alternative 4. He is a resident of the area and is opposed to an
increase in density on Parcel 75-180-08 (Cowling/Shoffner). Mr.
Miles said that Cowling/Shoffner want to build low income
housing, increase the density in an area that is rural, and have
indicated that low income housing is consistent with the area.
He said that the property owner is wrong if he believes the
surrounding community agrees with this idea. Mr. Miles submitted
a map of the area and a petition with 74 signatures representing
300 acres.
Valerie Harvey, 12922 Moody Creek, stated that she is the
spokesperson for a group of concerned Pine Grove homeowners who
are in favor of GPA-4-87, and they are opposed to increasing the
density of Parcel 75-180-01 (Cowling/Shoffner). Ms. Harvey said
that they take exception to Mr. Cowling's statement that the Pine
Grove area is an ideal location for high density/low cost,
government subsidized housing. She explained that the area is
rural, very beautiful, with an abundance of wildlife, and many
quality custom-built homes. The sloping terrain is not suitable
for high-density housing. Ms. Harvey noted that she represents
long-term property owners who are not interested in turning a
fast dollar; neither Mr. Cowling nor Mr. Shoffner live on subject
property.
Robert Bray, 13187 Moody Creek Dr., stated that he is opposed to
increasing the density of Parcel 75-180-01 (Cowling/Shoffner).
The density should be limited to two units per acre. Mr. Bray
expressed concern that increasing the density will affect the
economics of the area. He noted that the area has already
suffered from low-income housing, and residents want to change
the atmosphere in a positive manner. Mr. Bray pointed out that
the increase in commercial and retail zoning elsewhere will
offset any tax base lost from not building dense, low-cost
housing.
Mardell Tucker, 13136 Redwing Lane, said she is also opposed to
increasing the density of the Cowling/Shoffner property. She
stated that if dense, low-income housing is allowed, crime and
traffic will increase.
Council Member Gard asked how many units will be allowed with the
State bonus factor included. Mr. Perry responded that the bonus
factor will allow 2.5 units per acre on the Cowling/Shoffner
property.
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Charles Menoher, Superintendent of the Buckeye School District, stated that the district is growing at 5% per year, they have qualified for a third school site in the Quartz Hill area to be
completed in 1991, and they have begun to identify a fourth site in the Randolph Road area. Current growth rates, coupled with the proposed 250 students identified as a result of GPA-4-87,
will exceed the capacity of the district. Mr. Menoher stated his
opposition to the GPA because only one school site is proposed
and it should identify two school sites.
Roger Cowling, 1265 Willis, stated that he owns property in two
assessor's parcels. Fourteen acres is part of PUD and 65 acres
is adjacent to it in Redding's sphere of influence. Mr. Cowling
said he plans to build moderately priced affordable housing, not
low cost government housing. He stated that the term is being
misused. Mr. Cowling noted that his plan is similar to what is
being developed in Anderson on Stingy Lane, and it is put
together through the Bureau of Housing. Mr. Cowling said he is
not aware of an increase in Anderson's crime rate because of that
subdivision.
Mr. Cowling stated that he objects to his property being
downzoned because he cannot, therefore, provide affordable
housing. He pointed out that the topography should be addressed
in the site plan review process, not through the zoning process.
Mr. Cowling requested that GPA-4-87 be modified so he can develop
his property with three or four units per acre or be deleted from
the general plan. He said that an application has been filed
with LAFCO to delete his property from the Redding sphere of
influence; and he would then annex the property into PUD and
develop it with the other 14 acres. Mr. Cowling explained that
he had asked for City annexation at a time when PUD said they
could not service his parcel.
Ken Matias, Superintendent of the Shasta Lake Union School
District, conveyed that it may be necessary to set aside 15,
rather than 10, acres of land for a school site. Mr. Matias
expressed concern about the potential density of the area and
requested that the area be monitored so that one area will not
saturate a school site.
Jerry Petrie, Atlantic Richfield Company, noted that their
facility is located where the Oasis Road overpass will be
extended and Cascade Boulevard rerouted. Mr. Petrie requested
that adequate access into their site, both eastbound and
westbound, be provided.
Margaret Polf, Director of the Shasta Dam Area Public Utility
District, stated that, as a result of prior discussions, it was
PUD's belief that the majority of Council agreed that PUD could
best serve the Cowling/Shoffner and Racki properties and the
sphere of influence would be amended by LAFCO to incorporate
those properties.
Bruce Webb, Shasta Dam Area Public Utility District, conveyed
that PUD is prepared to serve the east Pine Grove area and the
Cowling/Shoffner property, and there is existing fire protection
within the utility district. Mr. Webb stated that (1) the title
of the plan, Oasis Road, is inappropriate; the area is really
identified as Pine Grove, (2) it is not appropriate to change the
County's general plan, especially within PUD's District, (3) the
EIR may be inadequate if Alternative #4 is adopted, (4) Mr.
Cowling wants to pull out of the annexation, and (5) maps of
sewer service in the area do not reflect district sewer lines.
Mr. Webb stated that inclusion of the Cowling/Shoffner property
will square up PUD's boundaries on the south end, and they are
prepared to expand the district plant if the regional plant does
not come on a timely basis. He requested that Shoffner/Cowling
and Racki parcels be deleted from GPA-4-87 until the sphere of
influence amendment reaches LAFCO in May.
Planning Director Perry explained that the City was required to
do a general plan amendment and prezone as a prelude to
annexation--the PUD does not have to.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Gard, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
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Council Member Carter motioned to postpone action on General Plan Amendment GPA-4-87 until after LAFCO reviews the sphere of
influence boundary. This motion died for lack of a second. In response to an inquiry by Council Member Fulton, Mr. Perry
responded that Cowling/Shoffner and Racki properties can be deleted from GPA-4-87, but he does not recommend it. Mr. Perry
noted that the general plan is meaningless anyway unless the area
is annexed to the City. There is no guarantee that
Cowling/Shoffner will get three units per acre with the County
because they must also look at the topography.
Council Member Gard said the question is whose sphere of
influence the property is in. We said it was more meaningful for
them; and if we adopt a general plan including that area, are we
saying it is appropriate for us to serve the area.
Council Member Johannessen said the question is whether or not we
proceed with prezoning for future annexation. He noted that both
Redding and the PUD are interested in the area, and LAFCO will
decide on the sphere of influence in May. Council Member
Johannessen pointed out that we will have a difficult time
addressing LAFCO without establishing land use in the area. We
should move ahead because there are many things at stake,
especially traffic concerns.
Mr. Perry concurred that we still need land use policy. Our
recommendation is different from the County's because our policy
is more precise; we use four land use designations where the
County has one.
Council Member Carter said the area is contiguous with PUD, and
they can best serve the needs of that area.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Gard, that Council finds EIR-1-87 as adequate for
addressing the impacts associated with the amendment proposal
which considers increases in residential densities, increases in
the amount of land designated for commercial purposes, and
improvement to circulation patterns; and under Section 15091 of
the State Environmental Impact Report Guidelines, Council finds
that changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into the project which mitigate or avoid the
significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the
Final Environmental Impact Report, and ratifies Environmental
Impact Report EIR-1-87 approved by the Redding Planning
Commission on February 9, 1988.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and
Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, to adopt General Plan Amendment Application
GPA-4-87 in concept, excluding Cowling/Shoffner and Racki
properties, and direct staff to bring back an implementing
resolution.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, and Gard
Noes: Council Members - Johannessen and Dahl
Absent: Council Members - None
Mayor Dahl pointed out that if land use density is increased, it
will increase the impact on area schools. Mr. Perry concurred.
RECESS
At the hour of 8:18 p.m., Mayor Dahl declared the meeting
recessed.
At the hour of 8:25 p.m., Mayor Dahl reconvened the meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARING - re Planned Development Application PD-4-
87,Paris Park, by Brian Burk (Adjacent to the east bank of
theAnderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District Canal and north of
SouthStreet) (L-010-210-573) The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the public hearing re Planned Development Application PD-4-87.
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 23, 1988
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of
PD-4-87 for the construction of 52 single-family units on 10.6
acres for senior citizens. The development will be private,
fenced, and access controlled via a "card" system. Mr. Perry
conveyed that an adjacent property owner expressed concern over
possible noise at the gate; but the Commission felt that would
not be a problem. Mr. Perry stated that this is a good use for
the property.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Johannessen, Mr.
Perry stated that an emergency exit is required on the south end
of the development.
Brian Burk, 1844 Forest Glen, offered to answer any questions in
regard to this matter.
In response to an inquiry by Mr. Burk, City Attorney Hays stated
that the restriction limiting the development to senior citizens
50 years and older is included in the ordinance. Mr. Hays noted
that such laws have been upheld.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Council make the following findings re Planned
Development PD-4-87:
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 authorized by the Board of
Administrative Review on January 20, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, that the rezoning be approved subject to the list
of conditions dated March 1, 1988 and attached to the Report to
City Council dated February 23, 1988; and Council finds, in
accordance with the Government Code of the State of California,
as set forth in Government Code Section 66474, none of the
conditions as listed in (a) through (g) exist with regard to this
proposed subdivision and that the proposed subdivision is
consistent with the Redding General Plan and applicable specific
plans. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, that in accordance with Section 18.36.050 (c) of
the Redding City Code, Council finds that the findings necessary
to grant bonus units are in evidence. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1845 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
(PD-4-87).
PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-1-88,
by Julia Arnold (2450 Old Alturas Road)
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the
public hearing re General Plan Amendment GPA-1-88.
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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 23, 1988 Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
the Planning Commission unanimously recommended amendment of the
General Plan classification at the northwest corner of the
intersection of Old Alturas Road and Shasta View Drive from
"Residential, 3.0 units per acre" to "Retail Commercial." The
applicant is proposing the development of a neighborhood
convenience store. It is the recommendation of staff that
GPA-1-88 be approved in concept and staff bring an implementing
resolution before Council.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, that Council make the following findings re
General Plan Amendment Application GPA-1-88:
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 authorized by the Board of
Administrative Review on January 27, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
Council concurred with the staff recommendation and authorized
staff to return with a resolution implementing GPA-1-88.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal of Denial of Variance Application
V-3-88, by G1.. Reddy (700 Sunriver Lane)
(L-010-410)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the
public hearing re Appeal of Denial of Variance Application V-3-88
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 25, 1988
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
the Planning Commission, by a 4 to 2 vote, denied Variance
Application V-3-88. The applicant is requesting a variance to
allow a house to exceed by seven feet the maximum building height
limit of 30 feet. Mr. Perry noted that the Planning Commission
felt that all the variance criteria were not in evidence and that
a different, but equally attractive, design would allow
development without a variance. Staff concurs and recommends
that the appeal be denied.
Les Melburg, Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto, 300 Knollcrest Drive,
explained that he was retained to design the home because he
designed other homes in the Sunset West subdivision. He stated
that the design is in keeping with other homes in the area, and
while it does not meet the letter of the law, it does meet the
intent of the law. Mr. Melburg pointed out that the Uniform
Building Code and the Building Department determine the height of
a building in two different manners. Mr. Melburg added that the
height restriction limits his ability to design Victorian-style
homes, and he is working with the Building Department to change
the Code. Mr. Melburg indicated that Mr. Bambino, who resides on
the same cul-de-sac as the Reddys, has withdrawn his protest.
Mr. Perry stated that it is a zoning issue, not a Building Code
issue, and he should comply with the zoning.
Council Member Fulton questioned if the design could be revised
to meet the height limit. Mr. Melburg stated that he could lower
the ceilings, change the pitch of the roof and bring the design
down to 32 feet. He noted that all the homes in the neighborhood
have steep roof designs.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Gard, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Fulton, finding that the three variance criteria are in evidence and approving the Appeal of Variance Application V-3-88,
by G2.. Reddy.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - Gard and Johannessen
Absent: Council Members - None
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
(B-080-300)
Mayor Dahl recommended that Rick Bosetti be appointed to the
Redding Planning Commission to complete the term expiring May 1,
1990. Mayor Dahl stated that he was impressed with Mr. Bosetti's
views on planning and he will be a fresh addition to the
Commission.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Carter, approving the appointment of Rick Bosetti to the
Planning Commission for a term expiring May 1, 1990. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - Amendments to Chapter 6.30 (Pawnbrokers and
Secondhand Vendors)
(C-110-100)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1839 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. 1839 be adopted, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending portions of
Title 6--Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations--of the Redding
Municipal Code pertaining to Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Vendors.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - Carter
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 1839 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE - Amendment of Chapter 18.62 (Off-Street Parking)
(P-030-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1844 be
waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full
title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Gard, that Ordinance No. 1844 be adopted, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending portions of
Chapter 18.62 of Title 18, Zoning, of the Redding Municipal Code,
pertaining to Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and
Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 1844 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
LAKE REDDING PROJECT - Presentation by the Electric Utility
Commission re Potential Cost Savings
(E-120-070-425)
Electric Utility Commissioner Ramsdell stated that the Electric
Utility Commission (EUC) and staff have recognized some potential
cost savings regarding the Lake Redding project. A Lake Redding
Design Committee has been formed to investigate project design
modifications, and the Committee intends to meet periodically
during the next several months and report its findings to the
EUC. Pending further investigation, the EUC may recommend
funding to investigate certain design changes in greater detail
and, if appropriate, prepare a FERC license application
amendment.
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Mr. Ramsdell conveyed that EUC investigated the benefits of the
Lake Redding project and currently expect the project to save the City between $3 million - $5 million in the first ten years,
growing to $200 million - $350 million over 30 years, and $1
billion - $2.5 billion over 50 years. Benefits of the project
are not limited to improved economics or electrical power costs, but will also improve the salmon fisheries, local or indigenous fisheries, riparian habitat, aesthetics, and recreation.
This was an information item.
PUBLIC SERVICE AND PRODUCTIVITY AWARD
(P-100-200)
City Manager Christofferson conveyed that an idea has come about
as a result of a series of meetings with City employees that the
City should be encouraging new ideas and innovation that result
in higher productivity and/or more effective service to the
public. Mr. Christofferson proposed that a program be
implemented to promote and recognize new ideas by identifying the
best idea to be presented each month, and from that group, the
best idea of the year. A committee of seven, one from each of
the five bargaining units and two from the unrepresented
employees, would be established to organize the program,
encourage participation, judge the ideas, and recommend the
"Employee of the Month" and the "Employee of the Year." He
suggested that the program be established on a trial basis for
one year.
Mr. Christofferson explained that the employees would be
recognized with a plaque and an extra day of vacation for the
"Employee of the Month" and an extra week of vacation for the
"Employee of the Year." He stated that he will return with a
resolution implementing same if Council concurs with the
recommendation.
Council concurred that this was a very positive idea and
authorized the City Manager to implement the program.
LEGISLATION - Assembly Bill 2958
(L-040-300)
City Manager Christofferson reported that Assembly Member Bader
introduced a bill to amend Penal Code Section 1203.1 by limiting
any county's retention of city fines and forfeitures to, "fines
collected by a county probation officer who is supervising that
case pursuant to an order of any court." Mr. Christofferson
stated that the bill would reaffirm what we believe is existing
law regarding the distribution of fines and forfeitures arising
out of drunk driving cases. He noted that this has become a
statewide issue.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Carter, to support AB 2958 and authorize the Mayor to
communicate to Assembly Member Bader and the League of California
Cities how this measure will assist in resolving the conflict
with the County; and if the bill is referred to the Assembly
Public Safety Committee, to direct communications to committee
members; and communicate our position to Assembly Member Stathem
and Senator Nielsen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
SACRAMENTO RIVER TRAIL PARKING NEEDS
(P-050-460-700)
Council Member Carter stated that he will abstain from discussing
and voting on this issue.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
staff has received renewed complaints concerning parking and
speeding cars on Harlan Drive. Mr. Perry noted that trail usage
has tripled over last year, parking facilities on the south side
of Diestelhorst Bridge are insufficient, and trail users are
continuing to park on Harlan Drive.
Mr. Perry stated that the primary issue is to address the parking
needs for the Riverfront Trail. He reviewed several parking lot
alternatives on the south side of Diestelhorst Bridge and at the
end of Harlan Drive and discussed the possibility of implementing
a residential permit parking program on Harlan Drive. Mr. Perry
added that staff would like to avoid heavy enforcement of the
area.
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Harry Delanty, 3357 Harlan Drive, stated that he represents a group of people residing in Lake Redding Estates who are concerned with traffic flow, as well as parking problems. Mr.
Delanty noted that at the last meeting on this issue, the agreed upon objective was to reduce trail user parking on Harlan Drive. He pointed out that construction of a parking lot at the end of Harlan Drive would establish trail user parking in a residential
area that will be difficult to change later, and the residents want to eliminate parking along Harlan Drive. When ample parking
was available on the other end of the trail, there was a
substantial decrease in parking on Harlan Drive. He noted that
on a pleasant day, there are approximately 40 cars parking on
Harlan Drive and 50 cars parking on the south side.
Mr. Delanty suggested the following (1) establish 100 parking
spaces by Diestelhorst Bridge with the knowledge that within the
next year 200 parking spaces will be necessary, (2) acquire, at
the earliest possible date, the necessary easements through or
adjacent to the Elk's Club property to tie the trail together,
(3) provide parking and access from Keswick Dam Road, (4)
designate the cul-de-sac on Harlan Drive parking by permit only,
with an exception for handicap parking, and (5) members of the
neighborhood meet with staff to determine where parking by permit
should be designated.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Fulton, Mr. Perry
explained that there are two alternate routes to tie the trail
together by the Elk's property; and it will cost approximately
$200,000 for an easement on the river in front of the Elk's Lodge
and $50,000 behind the parking lot.
Mr. Perry noted that the cost of Parking Site Plan A would be
rather nominal. He advised that a special meeting of the
Recreation and Parks Commission should be called in order to
report back at the next Council meeting. He noted that an
environmental determination may be necessary because some of the
parking sites are designated parkland.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Gard, to construct a minimum of 100 parking spaces next to
Diestelhorst Bridge on the south side of the river and develop
Parking Plan Site A immediately; proceed with acquiring easements
to tie the trail together by the Elk's property; refer to the
Traffic and Parking Commission for recommendation the following
(1) parking prohibition on Harlan Drive cul-de-sac and how far
the prohibition should extend, (2) the potential of permit
parking on Harlan Drive, and (3) review parking sites near
Diestelhorst Bridge; proceed with radar check on Harlan Drive to
determine speed, post, and enforce speed limit with radar;
establish a traffic count on Harlan Drive to determine the effect
of traffic on Harlan Drive; hasten construction of the new
suspension bridge, and call a special meeting of the Recreation
and Parks Commission to review potential parking sites.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - Carter
Council Member Gard noted that Science Museum Director Howe would
like to see the Carter House become the trail head, and we could
advertise it as such.
DIESTELHORST BRIDGE - Traffic Increase
(S-070-050-100 & T-080-500)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
growth in Lake Redding Estates and rising popularity of the River
Trail have increased traffic on Diestelhorst Bridge. The
environmental impact report for the Lake Redding Estates
included, as a mitigation measure, the conversion of the
Diestelhorst Bridge from a two-way road to a northbound one-lane
road. It is the recommendation of staff that the conversion of
Diestelhorst Bridge be referred to the Traffic and Parking
Commission for recommendation and to the Planning Commission for
environmental determination.
Mr. Perry noted that consideration is being given to the
construction of a new Sacramento River bridge crossing, and
concurrent consideration should be given to improving traffic on
California Street. Alternatives include extending Court Street
or Trinity Street to Riverside Drive.
Council concurred with the recommendation of staff and referred
the conversion of Diestelhorst Bridge from a two-way road to a
one-lane northbound road to the Traffic and Parking Commission
for recommendation and to the Planning Commission for an
environmental determination.
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Council Member Fulton requested that a cost estimate be included in the report back to Council. RESOLUTION - Trout Habitat/Salmon Rearing Habitat Studies
(E-120-070-425)
Resources Manager Coleman reported that there are two outstanding
FERC requests the City must meet in order to receive a licensing decision. Mr. Coleman noted that Council awarded a contract which has been
partially funded for salmon studies to EA Engineering on May 14,
1987. Pursuant to Council action of January 19, 1988, staff
negotiated a contract amendment with EA to prepare trout and
salmon rearing studies. The cost of the work described in the
original EA contract and the proposed amendment is in the amount
of $126,716. Included in the contract amendment is an additional
cost of $8,600 for work associated with withdrawing the hatchery
as a mitigation measure. It is the recommendation of the
Electric Utility Commission and the Electric Department that the
City continue to pursue project licensing; and therefore, approve
the contract amendment and authorize the expenditure of $135,316
for the contract work.
Mr. Coleman stated that FERC has advised that, barring unforeseen
circumstances, they will, after completion of the studies, make a
final decision on the license application. He explained that
Fish and Game are opposed to the hatchery, and FERC has indicated
they do not see any problem in withdrawing the hatchery.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that Resolution No. 88-96 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding approving an amendment
to the proposal to conduct spawning gravel studies for the Lake
Redding Power Project between the City of Redding and EA
Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc. dated April 24, 1987,
and authorizing the City Manager to sign said amendment.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Gard, Johannessen and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - Carter and Fulton
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-96 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Council Member Carter stated that the habitat loss cannot be
mitigated or enhanced. Even though the license may be issued,
the project is a long way off, and it may involve expensive
litigation and years of delay and cost escalation. He would like
to see a project that Fish and Game and U.S. Fish and Wildlife
can endorse; one that offers true mitigation and enhancement of
the fisheries resource. The agencies will not let this go by
without true mitigation. The City is spending a great deal of
time and money on this project when we should be working on other
projects.
Mayor Dahl stated that he has also had a problem with the
project's economics, but once the study is complete, we will get
an answer. It would not be fiscally proper to cut funding now.
We are talking about enhancing our aesthetics, and in order to
provide for community growth, we need to provide energy. The
alternatives are to provide additional capacity or experience a
growth moratorium.
Council Member Johannessen noted that it is assumed that a hydro
project cannot be built that will not endanger the environment.
It is distressing that, without even knowing what the design will
be, the opposition is stating there is no way this can be
environmentally sound.
Council Member Fulton stated that the project will require a
never ending source of funds; damming any river is going to be a
difficult task. We should be willing to accept our losses and
look for other sources of energy.
Council Member Johannessen noted that other sources of energy are
being pursued, Camage, Bonnyville Power and Light; every stone is
being turned over.
Council Member Carter said this project affects the whole State.
Salmon is a resource, like timber, and it represents a quality of
life; we will be outnumbered. Council Member Gard conveyed that
a City should not roll over and play dead.
Council Member Johannessen conveyed that the old dam is harming
the environment, it can be removed and replaced with a new dam of
approximately the same height. The City needs the power during
the summer, not in the winter when the salmon are running. He
pointed out that the gates can be opened during the winter to
allow cleansing of the spawning beds which will increase the
productivity of the spawning salmon.
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CITY-WIDE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (C-175)
Communications Specialist Teach recommended that the Request for Proposal for a communications system to interface communications between City departments, including standardization of equipment, be released. Mr. Teach stated that a new state of the art
communications system can be purchased on a five-year lease plan
for the same amount of money which is currently spent on existing systems.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, to purchase a city-wide communications system on a
five-year lease agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Renovation of Redding Municipal Swimming Pool - Lake
Caldwell
* (B-130-070 & P-050-700-600)
Recreation and Parks Director Riley reported that the Municipal
Pool is deteriorating, and it is recommended that the tile around
the edge of the pool and the skimmer and gutter systems be
repaired. Staff recommends that the pool edge be fiber glassed
and staff be authorized to go out to bid for this item. The
estimated cost is $15,000.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Gard, that Resolution No. 88-97 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 43rd Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 87-214
appropriating $15,000 for repairs to the Redding Municipal Pool.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and
Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-97 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
State of California Dept. of Transportation
Notice of construction of maintenance station on George
Road
(S-050-100)
Letter from Don Garrison stating opposition to hydroelectric
projects on the Sacramento River
(E-120-070)
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications
(A-110-140)
Superior Wine (Jon A. Gunari)
2576 Hartnell Avenue
Ellen's Sand Trap (Ellen Louise & John William
Sullivan)
11411 Churn Creek Road
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 10:40 p.m., Mayor
Dahl declared the meeting adjourned to 8:30 a.m., Saturday, March
5, 1988, at the Shasta House, to discuss Community Goals.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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