HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1988-06-21 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers Redding, California June 21, 1988 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney
Hays.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Don Wood of the Lassen View
Community Church.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johannessen with the
following Council Members present: Buffum, Carter, Dahl, and
Fulton.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City
Manager McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works
Galusha, Planning and Community Development Director Perry, Chief
of Police Blankenship, Engineering Manager Russell, Fire Chief
Bailey, Director of Finance Downing, Recreation and Parks
Director Riley, General Services Director Masingale, Associate
Civil Engineer Hastings, Director of Personnel Services Bristow,
Director of Information Systems Kelley, Director of
Utilities/Customer Service Vokal, Assistant Finance Director
Sundin-Gruber, Senior Housing Counselor Cook, Transportation
Coordinator Duryee, Budget Services Officer O'Lane, Convention
Manager Ferguson, Tourism Manager Sharp, 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:
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(B-130-110)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 23, check numbers
134946 through 135341 inclusive, in the amount of $958,416.67, be
approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 25, check numbers
261439 through 262105 inclusive, in the amount of $599,259.48,
and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the amount of $101,363.50, for
the period May 29, 1988, through June 11, 1988, be approved.
TOTAL: $1,659,039.65
Treasurer's Report - May 1988
(B-l30-l50)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $25,899,341.21
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust and Funds of Related Entities - $78,410,692.30
Request for Foreign Travel - City Treasurer Linville
(A-050-100)
City Treasurer Linville requested permission to leave the United
States on June 25, 1988 and return on July 2, 1988.
Reject Bids - Bid Schedule No. 2056, Paint Sprayer for Public
Works Field Operations
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2056, Paint Sprayer for Public Works Field
Operations, be rejected and staff rebid the paint sprayer.
During the evaluation process, it was determined that the
specification requirement for a dual reel was not clearly
defined. To allow for a complete and fair bid process, it is
recommended that the item be rebid.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2057, 35MM Aperture Card
Duplicator for Records Management (B-050-100 & A-070-090)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2057, 35MM Aperture Card Duplicator for Records Management, be awarded to the second low bidder, 3M Company, for a five year lease/purchase in the amount of $17,055 with five annual payments of $3,411. The low bidder submitted a 3M--520
aperture card duplicator and is not an authorized 3M dealer; and
there is some concern with the bidder's ability to supply parts,
labor and trained technicians for maintenance service.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2059, 1-3/4" Hose Line Nozzles
for the Fire Department
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2059, 1-3/4" Hose Line Nozzles for the Fire
Department, be awarded to the second low bidder, L. N. Curtis and
Sons, for $349.50 per nozzle, for a total amount of $5,186.58.
The low bidder did not comply with the requirements of the
specifications. Funds for this purchase are included in the
1987/88 budget.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2060, Fire Hose for the Fire
Department
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2060, Fire Hose for the Fire Department, be awarded
to the low bidder, Wajax Pacific Fire Equipment Company, in the
amount of $10,340.30. Funds for this purchase are included in
the 1987/88 budget.
Purchase of Open Office System Furniture - From Tab Products
Company for Utility/Customer Service
(B-050-100 & A-070-090)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that, pursuant
to Section 4.20.080 of the Redding Municipal Code which provides
for purchases not using the formal bidding procedure, open office
system furniture from Tab Products Company for Utility/Customer
Services be purchased in an amount not to exceed $13,500.
Resolution - Budget Appropriation re Cost of Living Salary
Reserve
* (B-130-070 & P-100-320)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution
No. 88-220 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 69th Amendment to the
City Budget Resolution No. 87-214 appropriating $376,400 and
transferring $70,000 for the cost of living adjustments for
salaries previously approved by Council and for other minor
adjustments for the City Council Department.
Resolution - Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year Ending 6/30/89
B-130-070
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution
No. 88-221 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding establishing the appropriation limit of
$46,782,329 for fiscal year 1988-89 for the City of Redding.
Set Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment Application GPA-3-88,
by Lorraine Eoff and the City of Redding (1405 and 1573 Victor
Avenue)
(G-030-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., July 5, 1988, to consider GPA-3-88.
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Set Public Hearing - Rezoning Application RZ-7-88, by Charles
Marx (3141 Churn Creek Road) (L-010-410) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., July 5, 1988, to consider RZ-7-88. Set Public Hearing - Amendment of Planned Development PD-3-82,
Meadow Wood Estates, by the Meadow Wood Estates Homeowner's
Association (north of Girvan Road, south and east of Ely Lane,
and west of Olney Creek)
(L-010-210-465)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., July 5, 1988, to consider PD-3-82.
Resolution - re PG&E Electric Facilities in Wooded Acres North,
Annexation 85-5
* (A-150-173 & E-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that
Resolution No. 88-222 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving the Purchase and Sale
Agreement between Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the City
of Redding covering the electric distribution facilities of
Pacific Gas and Electric Company within the unincorporated area
known as "Wooded Acres North, Annexation No., 85-5," and
authorizing the Mayor to sign all necessary documentation. The
cost of acquisition of electric facilities for Wooded Acres North
is $152,212, including $412 for severance.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2038, South Street Bridge
Replacement at ACID Canal
* (B-050-020 & G-100-070-100 & S-070-050)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2038 (Job No. 9753), South Street Bridge Replacement
at the ACID Canal, be awarded to the low bidder, Hardrock
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $277,422.10. This is a
Caltrans FAU project and their share of project costs is 80% and
City of Redding's share is 20%.
It is also recommended that Council make the following findings
re Bid Schedule No. 2038:
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 March 25, 1987. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2073, Winding Way Alley
* (B-050-020 & S-070-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2073 (Job No. 9859), Winding Way Alley, be awarded
to the low bidder, Ron Hale Construction, in the amount of
$29,912.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2069, Removal of Sludge from Pond
No. 9 at Redding Regional Wastewater
* (B-050-020 & W-010-450)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2069 (Job No. 9819-20), removal of sludge from Pond
No. 9 at Redding Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, be
awarded to the low bidder, McConnell Construction, in the amount
of $25,600.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2066, Peppertree Park Pedestrian
Trail and Storm Drain Improvements * (B-050-020 & P-050-460-500 & S-070-300)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2066 (Job No. 9762), Peppertree Park Pedestrian Trail and Storm Drain Improvements, be awarded to the low bidder, Eddie Stone & Sons, in the amount of $58,440. It is also
recommended that Council make the following findings re Bid
Schedule No. 2066:
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 May 25, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2072, Groundwater Sampling Pump
Systems for Five Benton Landfill Wells
* (B-050-020 &W-030-750)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2072 (Job No. 5510-53), Groundwater Sampling Pump
System, be awarded to the low bidder, Lawrence and Associates, in
the amount of $7,182. There are funds available in the Waste
Collection/Disposal Account (5510-53).
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2077, Widen and Place AC Overlay
on East Cypress between Little Churn Creek and Alfreda Way
* (B-050-020 & S-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2077 (Job No. 9744), widen and place AC overlay on
East Cypress between Little Churn Creek and Alfreda Way, be
awarded to the low bidder, J. F. Shea Co., Inc., in the amount of
$138,831. It is also recommended that Council make the following
findings re Bid Schedule No. 2077:
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 May 25, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2071, Redding Regional Wastewater
Treatment Plant Influent Pump Station Overflow Line Modification
* (B-050-020 & W-010-450)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2071 (Job No. 9819-19), Influent Pump Station
Overflow Line Modification, be awarded to the low bidder, Karok
Construction, in the amount of $49,000.
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Resolution - Consultant Selection Procedures - Diestelhorst
Bridge Replacement (S-050-100 & G-100-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 88-223 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding adopting the "City of Redding
Consultant Selection Procedures for State and Federally Funded Projects" as the procedure to be followed by the City in its
selection of a consultant for the preparation of an Environmental
Impact Report for the Diestelhorst Bridge replacement. The
Public Works Department has requested $100,000 in the 1988-89
fiscal year for the preparation of the EIR and preliminary
engineering. This is an FAU project administered through
Caltrans.
Resolution - City's Share of Cost for Traffic Signal Installation
at SR 273/Girvan Road
* (B-130-070 & G-100-070-100 & T-080-700)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that
Resolution No. 88-224 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 70th
Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 87-214 appropriating
$30,000 for the City's share of the traffic signal at Girvan and
SR 273. This was a Caltrans FAU project, and work has been
completed.
Resolution Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Final Map and
Improvements - Hacienda Heights, Unit 1 (north of Old Alturas
Road at the end of Shasta View Drive)
* (S-070-230 & S-100-260)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 88-225 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and
operation all of Hartley Circle and portions of Palacio Drive,
Maudray Way, Cadjew Street, Shasta View Drive, Armando Avenue,
Hemingway Street, Hacienda Street, and Angels Street in the
Hacienda Heights Subdivision, Unit 1.
It is also recommended that the Improvements in Hacienda Heights,
Unit 1 Subdivision, developed by M.H.D. Associates, be accepted
as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk be instructed to
file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
Resolution - Lease Agreement with Redding Swim Club - Concession
Stand Facility at Lake Redding Plunge
(C-070-100 & P-050-700-600)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
88-226 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving the Lease Agreement between the City of
Redding and the Redding Swim Club on the Concession Stand
Facility at the Lake Redding Plunge in the Claude H. Caldwell
Memorial Park, for the term June 1, 1988 through May 31, 1989,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, 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 - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution Numbers 88-220, 88-221, 88-222, 88-223, 88-224,
88-225, and 88-226, are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
6/21/88
- - - - - WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Frank T. Hausa - Notice of Appeal of City Code
Section 13.40.080 re Bushes and Fence on City Right-of-Way
(T-080-300)
A letter was received from Frank T. Hausa appealing the City's request to remove or trim bushes to a height not to exceed two
feet above the ground and relocate a fence to provide a triangle
configuration at the corner of Saturn Skyway and Scorpio Way.
The City requested removal of the bushes and trees in order to
remove sight obstructions to vehicular traffic entering the
intersection.
Public Works Director Galusha reported that staff has met with
Mr. Hausa and a compromise solution has been agreed upon. Mr.
Hausa has agreed to trim the bushes to a height of two feet and
the City will issue an encroachment permit for the fence.
Council requested that staff follow-up on this matter and report
back to Council how this issue has been resolved.
Letter from Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce - Request to Sell
Alcoholic Beverages
(A-110-100 & A-090-100)
A letter was received from the Greater Redding Chamber of
Commerce requesting permission to sell alcoholic beverages at the
June 30, 1988 Mixer to be held at the Million Air facility at the
Redding Municipal Airport.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, approving the request by the Greater Redding Chamber of
Commerce requesting permission to sell alcoholic beverages at the
June 30, 1988 Mixer to be held at the Million Air facility at the
Redding Municipal Airport. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Letter from Shasta County Citizens Against Racial Violence
(A-050-060-600)
A letter was received from David Ledger, spokesperson for the
Shasta County Citizens Against Racial Violence requesting that
Council adopt a resolution condemning all acts of racism as being
unacceptable behavior in the City of Redding.
David Ledger, 2140 Neptune Terrace, submitted an open letter
signed by 339 persons opposing acts of racial violence in
response to two recent racially motivated incidents. He noted
that the Redding Police Department has already made an arrest for
one of the incidents. Mr. Ledger asked Council take a strong
stand against acts of racism and help alleviate racism in Shasta
County.
Vernon Lowe, Shasta County NAACP, stated that they have been
working to end racism for 30 years and finds it hard to believe
that racism still exists. Mr. Lowe supported Mr. Ledger's
position and asked Council to pass a resolution opposing racism.
He added that violence does not work and should be stopped before
someone is harmed.
Mayor Johannessen stated that the City of Redding does not
condone violence of any kind.
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Carter, that Resolution No. 88-227 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding relating to violence.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-227 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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Council Member Dahl reiterated that not only does Council condemn violence, it is not condoned and will not be tolerated. Leroy Anderson, 4421 Churn Creek Road, thanked Council and staff for their support. Mr. Osmond noted that tremendous progress has been made in race relations, and there is nothing that cannot be solved by working together.
POLK STREET/LeBRUN LANE STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1987-4
(A-170-120-600)
Bond Counsel Sam Sperry submitted the following documents for
consideration:
Petition
Certificate re Petition
Resolution Accepting Petition
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 88-228 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding accepting the petition in
the Polk Street/LeBrun Lane Street Assessment District No.
1987-4.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-228 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Boundary Map
Resolution Approving Boundary Map
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 88-229 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Boundary
Map in the Polk Street/LeBrun Lane Street Assessment District No.
1987-4.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-229 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Resolution Approving Agreement for Legal Services
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 88-230 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Agreement
for legal services with Sturgis, Ness, Brunsell & Sperry as
special bond counsel in the Polk Street/LeBrun Lane Street
Assessment District No. 1987-4.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-230 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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Resolution of Intention MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that Resolution No. 88-231 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to order improvement in the Polk Street/LeBrun Lane Street Assessment District No. 1987-4.
Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-231 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Engineer's Report
Resolution Accepting Engineer's Report and Setting Protest
Hearing for August 2, 1988
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 88-232 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding accepting the Engineer's
Report and setting hearing of protests for August 2, 1988 in the
Polk Street/LeBrun Lane Street Assessment District No. 1987-4.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-232 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Resolution Calling for Construction Bids - Bid Schedule No. 2079
(B-050-020)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 88-233 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding calling for construction
bids in the Polk Street/LeBrun Lane Street Assessment District
No. 1987-4.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-233 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Notice of Improvement
Notice Inviting Sealed Bids
PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal of Denial of Use Permit Application
UP-54-88, by Award Sign Company (16 Hartnell Avenue)
(L-010-390)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re Appeal of Denial of Use Permit Application
UP-54-88.
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 June 16, 1988
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Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that the Planning Commission denied Award Sign Company's appeal of the Board of Administrative Review's decision to deny UP-54-88, a
request to install a 6 foot, 10 inch high monument-style sign
compromising 32.5 square feet to identify the Goodyear Tire Service Center in the Cobblestone Center. Mr. Perry explained that the sign program adopted by Cobblestone Center included one large identifier sign and signage across the front of each
individual tenant lease area plus signs on buildings. He
conveyed that the applicant proposes to locate the monument sign
in a planter. It is the recommendation of staff to uphold the
action of the Commission.
Robert Torley, 18100 Euclid Street, Fountain Valley,
representative of Award Sign Company, conveyed that the property
manager of Cobblestone Center, Bob Madden, supports the proposed
sign and has indicated that it will not set a precedent because
not every sign that is requested will be approved. Mr. Torley
added that Goodyear is a major anchor for the Center, and the
sign should be approved on that basis.
Mr. Torley noted that Goodyear's wall signs will be obscured when
the young trees grow to maturity, and Goodyear will ask to have
the trees topped. He stated that the trees should be allowed to
grow to maturity and the monument sign be approved. Mr. Torley
pointed out that Taco Time erected a large monument sign that was
not approved by the property manager. He said the sign will
bring in business and revenue to Cobblestone Center and Goodyear,
and they are willing to scale down the size of the sign. Mr.
Torley pointed out that the trees, not the monument sign, will
obscure businesses located farther down Henderson Road.
Mr. Torley pointed out that Raleys' has used up most of the large
identifier board sign; the sign indicating Cobblestone Center
should be the larger sign, and the store signs should be smaller.
Mr. Torley objected to Planning Commissioner Chapin being a
member of the Board of Administrative Review and said it is
unfair to appeal to a higher board and find the same people on
the next board.
Council Member Dahl asked City Attorney Hays to address the legal
issues of Planning Commissioners serving on the Board of
Administrative Review (BAR).
City Attorney Hays stated that this is not a legal issue. BAR is
composed of one alternating Planning Commissioner and two staff
members. Commissioner Chapin acted as one of three members of
BAR, and his involvement in the decision is appropriate at both
levels.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
Council Member Fulton pointed out that Award Sign Company has
offered to scale down the size of the sign. He pointed out that
the store is off the beaten track, and the monument sign should
not be denied.
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Noting that sign criteria was developed when Cobblestone Center was developed, Mayor Johannessen asked if circumstances have changed to allow different criteria. Mr. Perry conveyed that Taco Time's monument sign was put up without City approval, and a letter notifying them that the sign will have to be removed or
approved has been sent. Council Member Buffum reiterated that the developers were responsible for the signage criteria, the trend has been set, and
it would be more pleasing to place another sign on the identifier
board. Council Member Buffum declared that Mr. Torley made a
good point regarding the amount of identifier board sign that
Raleys' uses; but, that decision was made by property management.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, to deny the appeal of Use Permit Application UP-54-88, by
Award Sign Company.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Carter, and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - Fulton
Absent: Council Members - None
PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal of Denial of Use Permit Application
UP-67-88, by Mark Lee (4530 Westside Road)
(L-010-390)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re Appeal of Denial of Use Permit Application
UP-67-88.
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 June 16, 1988
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
the Planning Commission denied Mr. Lee's request to establish an
automobile impound yard in a "C-2" Central Commercial District.
Mr. Perry explained that the application is a result of the
enforcement of a zoning violation. He indicated that the
neighbors have signed a petition in support of the storage yard,
citing improved security as the reason. It is the recommendation
of staff that the appeal be denied based on an inconsistency with
the zoning and General Plan.
Mark Lee, 2532 Wilson, stated that he erected a fence around the
property at a cost of $15,000. Mr. Lee indicated that he has
talked to all the residents in the neighborhood, and they support
the storage yard. The fenced yard cuts traffic noise, stopped
transients from sleeping there, and increased security in the
area. Mr. Lee said he would also like to install a street light,
at his expense, on the power pole in the alleyway and pay for the
electricity.
Robert Scott, 1664 Quartz Hill Road, stated that he holds the
master lease on the property and subleases the yard to Mr. Lee.
Mr. Scott explained that the area has a high crime rate and when
Mr. Lee erected the fence, the crime rate dropped. Thus, the
neighborhood supports the yard and the area is enhanced.
Acknowledging that it is a tough decision to make, Mr. Scott
suggested that the Use Permit be approved for a period of three
years on a trial basis, and then make a final decision.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Carter, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
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Council Member Fulton agreed with the applicant that the area has shown little improvement and the storage yard has enhanced the neighborhood. City Attorney Hays noted that upholding the appeal would be sending a message to staff that Council is not interested in zoning enforcement. Council Member Buffum stated that staff needs to enforce zoning, but there has to be flexibility. There
seems to be room for a compromise interim measure. City Attorney
Hays pointed out that staff does not have that option.
Noting that the applicant's argument is persuasive, Council
Member Dahl pointed out that a storage yard is not allowed in a
C-2 District, and approval would set a serious precedent. He
opined that the zoning be changed.
Council Member Buffum pointed out that changing the zoning would
wipe out all that has gone before, and if the area is down zoned,
Council will have condemned it.
Mayor Johannessen asked if findings could be made specific to the
property so it will not be construed as blanket approval. He
concurred that the area needs improvement and noted that this
appears to be an improvement.
Mr. Hays stated that, based on staff's past experience with
yards, it would be a good idea, if Council chooses to issue a use
permit, to review the storage yard every six months.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter to uphold the appeal of denial of Use Permit
Application UP-67-88, by Mark Lee, direct staff to review the
storage yard every six months, and place a time limit of three
years upon the Use Permit.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Fulton, and Carter
Noes: Council Members - Dahl and Johannessen
Absent: Council Members - None
PUBLIC HEARING - re Adoption of Fees and Service Charges per the
David M. Griffith Report
(F-205-600)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re adoption of fees and service charges.
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
City Manager recommendation dated June 17, 1988
City Manager Christofferson recalled that David M. Griffith and
Associates submitted the draft report of fees and service charges
about one month ago, and staff and Council have been reviewing
the report since that time. It is the recommendation of staff
that Council receive public input, deliberate, and instruct staff
as to what type of fee package to bring back for adoption.
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Louis Chappuie, David M. Griffith & Associates, conveyed that many cities are taking a closer look at fees and service charges.
The types of services being provided are identified, and indirect charges for supplies and administration are reviewed to determine the cost to deliver that service. He pointed out that if the charge for the service does not cover the cost, it must be made
up in the general fund. The California electorate enacted Proposition 4 which states that cities cannot charge more for a service that what it costs; thus, cities must determine the cost
of those services.
Mr. Chappuie reported that the study realized costs to the City
of Redding totalling 3.5 million, and revenue in the amount of
1.1 million; thus, services are being subsidized in the amount of
2.4 million. Mr. Chappuie noted that cities cannot always charge
full cost for a service.
Mr. Christofferson noted that changes, as a result of Council and
staff review at study sessions, have been incorporated into the
fee study submitted tonight.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
Council Member Dahl said he believes the community wants the City
to be run more like a business. He emphasized that when the City
subsidizes a service, the taxpayer picks up the tab.
Council Member Buffum supported Council Member Dahl's position.
Council Member Carter stated that he is not ready to adopt the
fee schedule at this time; adoption at the next Council meeting
will give the press and media time to comment on the proposed fee
schedule.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, directing staff to bring back the schedule of fee
increases, as revised in Council study sessions, for
consideration at the next Council meeting. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
ORDINANCE - Absenteeism on City Commissions
(B-080)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1853 be waived and
the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Carter, that Ordinance No. 1853 be adopted, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Title
2--Administration and Personnel--of the Redding Municipal Code by
adding Chapter 2.75: Absenteeism.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 1853 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - Supporting German-American Friendship
(A-060-050-600 & A-050-060)
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Council Member Buffum noted that the Asphalt Cowboys sponsored citizens from the City of Frankfurt during the week of Rodeo
Activities. The host families, including Council Member Buffum, will be traveling to Frankfurt and wish to extend appreciation from the citizens of Redding to the Frankfurt/Schwanheim visitors by presenting a resolution to the City of Frankfurt and its Lord
Mayor. Council Member Buffum requested permission to leave the United
States on July 6, 1988, and return July 20, 1988.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Resolution No. 88-234 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding supporting
German-American friendship.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-234 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, approving Council Member Buffum's request to leave
the United States. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Adoption of the Fiscal Year 1988-89 Annual Budget
(B-130-070)
City Manager Christofferson submitted the Fiscal Year 1988-89
Annual Budget for approval. Mr. Christofferson noted that the
budget does not contain contributions to outside agencies; and if
Council should so choose, another study session should be
scheduled to determine appropriate amounts and a follow-up
resolution brought before Council for adoption.
Mr. Christofferson recommended that the resolution implementing
the budget be approved with changes as listed in Exhibit 1 to the
Report to City Council dated June 16, 1988.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 88-235 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding adopting and approving
Budget Appropriations for Personnel costs, debt service,
materials, supplies and contract services, and capital outlay for
the fiscal year 1988-89.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-235 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Assistant City Manager McMurry reviewed the City Manager's Report
to City Council dated June 21, 1988, proposals regarding the
reorganization of the Tourism and Convention Department contained
in the proposed Budget, and it is incorporated by reference
herein.
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Mr. McMurry noted that in light of Council's direction and the recommendations of the Tourism and Convention Commission, it is the recommendation of staff that: Council adopt the Budget for the consolidated department as proposed with the deletion of the
two positions and funding therefore; Council refer to staff the question of creating a private non-profit corporation to handle
tourism promotion for review and report back to Council on its feasibility; the Assistant City Manager continue to function as
the interim director for the consolidated departments; and
Council determine the appropriate allocation for the
Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association.
Mike Marshall, 6918 Riverside Drive, Chairman of the Tourism and
Convention Commission, reviewed two Transmittal Documents dated
June 18, 1988 and two Transmittal Documents dated June 20, 1988,
from the Tourism and Convention Commission, and they are
incorporated by reference herein. In summary the recommendations
are as follows: Council create a new Tourism and Convention
Board of Directors to serve a new Tourism and Convention
Corporation operated under private contract with the City of
Redding; Council allocate money to hire a new Tourism and
Convention Director through private contract; the Convention and
Visitors Director and Convention Sales Manager be relocated to
the Convention Center to continue marketing conventions and the
Convention and Visitors Bureau building become a tourism
marketing facility staffed by the Tourism Manager; endorse an
operating budget for the Convention Center in the amount of
$808,230 and an operating budget for the Convention and Visitors
Bureau in the amount of $436,370; and Council approve a
significant augmentation of the Shasta-Cascade Wonderland
Association funding.
Council agreed to meet on Saturday, August 27th for a study
session to discuss funding outside agencies, and directed staff
to review the financial condition of those agencies to determine
if funds need to be appropriated in the interim and bring said
determination back at the next Council meeting for review.
NEXT COUNCIL RETREAT
(A-050-060)
Council concurred that the date of the next City Council retreat
would be set on Saturday, August 27, 1988 at 8:30 a.m.
RESIGNATION OF JOHN McCRACKEN - Redding Community Access
Corporation
(B-080-120)
Planning Director Perry stated that a letter was received from
John McCracken resigning from the Board of the Redding Community
Access Corporation effective immediately. Mr. McCracken regrets
that he will no longer be able to serve on the Board and
expressed optimism that library services would be reinstated and
the Board would make room for the next library director on the
Board of Directors.
Mayor Johannessen stated that he would like to see another
librarian take Mr. McCracken's place on the Board and suggested
that appointment take place after the election.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, accepting the resignation of John McCracken from
the Redding Community Access Corporation Board of Directors and
authorize the Mayor to send a letter of thanks. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
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INSTITUTION NETWORK - Viacom Request
(T-040-350 & T-040-050)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that part of the requirements of the Franchise Agreement require Viacom to install an institution network (I-NET) to let business
utilize cable as a communication medium. Viacom is requesting that the requirement be deferred because a survey of 31 possible customers showed no interest in the service. It is the
recommendation of staff that the installation requirement be
deferred until June 1990 and Viacom conduct a survey of
businesses in the downtown area prior to that time to determine
interest.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, approving Viacom's request to conduct a survey of
businesses in the downtown area prior to June 1990 to determine
interest in I-NET and defer installation of an institution
network until June 1990. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PRODUCTION VAN FOR REDDING COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION
(T-040-350-200)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
Viacom has offered the Redding Community Access Corporation
(RCAC) a video production van in lieu of payment of monies under
the Franchise Agreement not deposited the first year. Mr. Perry
conveyed that the Board of Directors of RCAC recommended that the
van be accepted.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, to accept the video production van from Viacom in
lieu of payment of monies under the Franchise Agreement. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-21-87, by Nor Cal
Construction (1072 Lake Boulevard)
(L-010-230)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
the legal description for Rezoning Application RZ-21-87, accepted
in concept at the City Council meeting of May 17, 1988, has been
submitted. It is the recommendation of staff that the ordinance
be offered for first reading.
Council Member Dahl offered Ordinance No. 1854 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-21-87.
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-7-88 - Southland Village, by Nor Cal
Construction (west of Lake Boulevard and north of Santa Rosa Way)
(S-l00-705-700)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 3.7 acres into 12 single-family lots,
located west of Lake Boulevard and north of Santa Rosa Way,
described as Tentative Subdivision Map S-7-88, Southland Village.
A map of the area and a copy of the conditions of approval were
submitted to Council. This was an information item.
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-6-88 - Stone Ridge Estates, by Stoney
Ridge Partners (east of Buenaventura Blvd.)
(S-l00-707-710)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 23 acres into 17 single-family
residential lots, located adjacent to the City's water treatment
facility and east of Buenaventura Boulevard, described as
Tentative Subdivision Map S-6-88, Stone Ridge Estates. A map of
the area and a copy of the conditions of approval were submitted
to Council. This was an information item.
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RESOLUTION - New Position Classification of Recreation Supervisor II (P-100-320 &
Personnel Services Director Bristow recommended that a new
position classification of Recreation Supervisor II be created to be responsible for coordination of the Martin Luther King Center and Teen Center Activities. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Resolution No. 88-236 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution No.
86-147, partially amended by Resolution Nos. 87-12, 87-48,
87-115, 87-212, 87-213, 87-249, 88-4, 88-12, 88-31, 88-42, and
88-174, by (1) deleting the existing Executive Management
Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan as of Midnight, June 25, 1988;
and (2) immediately thereafter establishing a new Executive
Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan effective June 26,
1988.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members
- None
Resolution No. 236 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Alcoholic Beverage License Application
(A-110-100)
Bangkok Restaurant (Boontam & Watana PONGPANICH and Prakong
& Em-Ot SRISAMAN)
1109 Hartnell Avenue, Ste. 16
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Susie Evans, Community Relations Coordinator for Viacom
Cablevision, stated that she has accepted a position at corporate
headquarters, effective July 5, 1988, and Mr. Terry Dillon,
Systems Manager, will be the new Community Relations Coordinator
in Redding. Ms. Evans thanked staff for their support and
contribution during the Viacom rebuild.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:15 p.m., Mayor
Johannessen declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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