HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1988-07-19 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers Redding, California July 19, 1988 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney
Hays.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m, by Mayor Johannessen
with the following Council Members were present: Carter, Dahl,
and Fulton. Council Member Buffum was absent.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City
Manager McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works
Galusha, Director of the Electric Utility Lindley, Director of
Planning and Community Development Perry, Fire Chief Bailey,
Director of General Services Masingale, Director of Personnel
Services Bristow, Director of Information Systems Kelley, 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 Minutes - Regular Meeting of July 5, 1988
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(B-130-110)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 01, check numbers
135824 through 136292 inclusive, in the amount of $1,694,040.61,
be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 01, check numbers
262818 through 263550 inclusive, in the amount of $673,140.32,
and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the amount of $103,486.57, for
the period June 26, 1988, through July 09, 1988, be approved.
TOTAL: $2,470,667.50
Treasurer's Report -
(B-l30-l50)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $24,126,611.78
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust and Funds of Related Entities - $76,706,116.90
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2078, Three Phase Pad Type
Distribution Transformers - Electric Dept.
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2078, Three Phase Pad Type Distribution Transformers
for the Electric Dept., be awarded to the evaluated low bidder,
Westinghouse Electric Supply Company, in the amount of $44,467.
Funds for this purchase are included in the 1988/89 budget.
Set Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment Application GPA-4-88,
by BHS Investments (201 Churn Creek Road/Hawley Road)
(G-030-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., August 2, 1988, to consider
GPA-4-88.
Resolution - Initiative Petition
(E-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No.
88-247 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding establishing a $200 filing fee for filing a notice of
intent to circulate an initiative petition with the City Clerk of
the City of Redding.
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Resolution - Special Election September 13, 1988 re Library
Measure L (E-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 88-248 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding appointing election officers, fixing compensation for said election officers, designating polling places for each election precinct, and designating consolidation of election
precincts for the Special Municipal Election to be held in the
City of Redding on Tuesday, September 13, 1988.
Resolution Reappropriating Funds and Award of Bid, Bid Schedule
No. 2080, Hilltop Drive Median Landscaping
* (B-130-070 & B-050-020 & S-070-200-400)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that
Resolution No. 88-249 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 3rd
Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 88-235 appropriating
$30,000 for the installation of landscaping on Hilltop south of
Cypress Avenue.
It is also recommended that Bid Schedule No. 2080 (Job No. 9508),
Hilltop Drive Median Landscaping, be awarded to the low bidder,
McEntire Landscaping, in the amount of $28,941.
Resolution Appropriating Funds and Notice of Completion, Bid
Schedule No. 1969, Intersection Modification and Traffic Signal
Upgrade at Court St. and Placer St. and Traffic Signal
Modifications at Shasta St. and California St.
* (B-130-070 & B-050-020 & T-080-700)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that
Resolution No. 88-250 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 2nd
Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 88-235 appropriating
$7,050 for change order costs associated with the
Court/Placer--signal project.
It is also recommended that Bid Schedule No. 1969 (Job Nos. 9854
and 9860), intersection modification and traffic signal upgrade
at Court St. and Placer St. and traffic signal modifications at
Shasta St. and California St., awarded to J. F. Shea Co., be
accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be
authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract is
$342,276.28. The project's funds were available in the 1987-88
budget; but delays in processing the final change order carried
the project over into the 1988-89 fiscal year, and the
appropriation of $7,050 is necessary to cover remaining change
order costs.
Set Public Hearing - Downtown Area Parking Modifications
* (P-030-150 & P-030-160 & P-030-240)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that a
public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., August 2, 1988, to consider
parking modifications in the Downtown Area.
Resolution - Joint Use Agreement with the Shasta Union High
School District re Shasta High School Soccer Field
(P-050-690)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney and the Director of
Recreation and Parks that Resolution No. 88-251 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Redding and the
Shasta Union High School District covering the Shasta High School
Soccer Field, effective June 1, 1988, through May 31, 2008, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
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The Joint Use Agreement covers the joint use and conversion of the existing open-field turf area adjacent to Thompson football
field at Shasta High School into a regulation, lighted soccer
field. Resolution - Joint Use Agreement with the Shasta Union High
School District re Nova High School Football Field (P-050-690)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney and the Director of
Recreation and Parks that Resolution No. 88-252 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Redding and the
Shasta Union High School District covering the Nova High School
Football Field, effective June 1, 1988, through May 31, 2008, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
The Joint Use Agreement covers the joint use and renovation of
the Nova High School football field with a night-lighting system.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Carter, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be
approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum
Resolution Numbers 88-247, 88-248, 88-249, 88-250, 88-251, and
88-252, are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-9-85,
by the City of Redding (Columbia Area Plan)
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re GPA-9-85.
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 July 14, 1988
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
GPA-9-85, a proposed amendment to the City General Plan
encompassing approximately 1,465 acres located east of the City
and north of Highway 44 called the Columbia Area Plan, was
considered at the Council meeting of August 4, 1988. As most of
the plan area is outside City limits, Council deferred making a
decision until the Shasta County Board of Supervisors considered
the Plan. The Board adopted the Columbia Plan with 36 acres,
located east of Abernathy Lane and north of Viking Way,
designated "Industrial" and "Retail Commercial," and on June 7,
1988, Council referred GPA-9-85 back to the Planning Commission
to consider the land-use implications of dividing a single-family
residential area with an industrial strip.
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Mr. Perry reported that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the Columbia Plan as
previously recommended by the City and County Planning Commissions and designate the 36 acres single-family residential
development at a density of 4.0 units per acre. Mr. Perry stated that staff believes there are inherent land-use
problems with the Board's recommendation. In response to Council
Member Fulton's query, Mr. Perry stated that he was not at the
Board's public hearing and does not know why they chose to zone
the property "Industrial."
Council Member Dahl asked if property owners south of Viking Way
have indicated what type of zoning they want as a result of the
industrial designation. Mr. Perry conveyed that they have
requested a more intensive use, such as "Industrial." Under
these circumstances, staff recommends the southern area be
designated "Commercial Service" or "Multiple Family," not
residential.
Lon Tatom, 3122 Viking Way, stated that he is the owner of
property north of Viking Way, and has fought hard to have this
property zoned industrial. Mr. Tatom indicated that, although he
cannot say for sure whether or not he will develop a wrecking
yard on his property, that is not his intention. He pointed out
that residential zoning is adjacent to industrial zoning on
Caterpillar Lane. Mr. Tatom advised Council that if the property
is zoned residential, he will apply for a use permit.
Richard Kelley, 736 Arapaho, stated that he also owns property
north of Viking Way, and there is a wrecking yard on the
property. Mr. Kelley explained that he intends to develop the
property with an auto shop, tire shop, or some other type of
automotive related business, not a wrecking yard. He reiterated
that the Board chose to zone industrial and Council should also.
Dr. Brent Collins, 4809 Alta Mesa, noted that both the City and
County Planning Commissions recommended against a peninsula of
industrial in a residential area. Dr. Collins concurred with the
Commission's action and stated that the Board's action is not
appropriate. He said if the peninsula is zoned industrial, the
zoning designation south of Viking Way must be changed. Dr.
Collins conveyed that Mrs. Boucher, another property owner south
of Viking Way, concurs with his belief and asked him to represent
her interests.
Council Member Dahl asked Dr. Collins what type of zoning
designation he would like. Dr. Collins stated that he was unable
to answer that question at this time.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Carter, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
Council Members Carter and Fulton stated that Council should
support the Board of Supervisors decision.
Council Member Dahl agreed and noted that the fact is, the Board
took action and Council must be pragmatic. He added that Council
must address the zoning designation for property south of Viking
Way.
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Mr. Perry stated that "Commercial Service" will create an area for non-industrial uses that is not too intensive, and "Multiple
Family" would also be a good density. The disadvantage of a multiple family designation is that when the area is annexed to the City, the development will have been built to County, not City, standards. Mayor Johannessen stated that Council should act on the Amendment
now; however, Council should study the issue and make a zoning
decision on the southern property at a later time.
Mr. Perry suggested that Council declare its intent to zone the
peninsula "Industrial" and route it back to the Planning
Commission for a zoning recommendation on the south side of
Viking Way. He pointed out that amending the plan later means
general plan amendment applications and public hearings before
Council and the Planning Commission.
Council Member Dahl suggested that the public hearing be
continued and conveyed that the commercial service designation is
appropriate. Mr. Perry stated that the Planning Commission can
review GPA-9-85 at their next meeting and have a recommendation
to Council by the August 2nd meeting.
Mayor Johannessen reopened the public hearing re General Plan
Amendment GPA-9-85, by City of Redding.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that the public hearing re GPA-9-85 be continued to 7:00
p.m., August 2, 1988, Council declares its intent to zone 36
acres located east of Abernathy Lane and north of Viking Way
"Industrial" and "Retail Commercial" adjacent to Old Oregon
Trail, and GPA-9-85 be referred back to the Planning Commission
to recommend appropriate zoning on property located south of
Viking Way. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-7-88, by Charles Marx (3141
Churn Creek Road)
(L-010-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1855 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
Fulton, that Ordinance No. 1855 be adopted, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of
the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain
real property in the City of Redding (RZ-7-88).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum
Ordinance No. 1855 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE - Amendment to Planned Development PD-3-82, Meadow Wood
Estates, by Irv Scarbrough (north of Girvan Road, south and east
of Ely Lane, and west of Olney Creek)
(L-010-210-465)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1856 be
waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full
title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Carter, that Ordinance No. 1856 be adopted, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Ordinance No. 1594, which amended Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding (PD-3-82).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum
Ordinance No. 1856 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
REQUEST TO LEAVE COUNTRY - Council Member Carter
(A-050-060)
Council Member Carter requested permission to leave the United
States on July 20, 1988, to travel to England, and return on
August 25, 1988. He noted that he will be meeting with the Lord
Mayor of Nottingham and will present a key to the City, a Redding
Metro Report, and State of the City Report to him.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, approving Council Member Carter's request to leave
the United States on July 20, 1988 and return on August 25, 1988.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
(L-040-150)
City Manager Christofferson stated that two bills before the
Legislature may be of interest to Council: AB3341 requires
compulsory and binding arbitration for police and fire officers,
and AB3012 requires liners in new or expanded landfills. Mr.
Christofferson noted that AB3012 would mandate installation of a
liner in landfills whether the geology requires it or not. It is
the recommendation of the City Manager that Council take a
position in opposition to the bills and authorize the Mayor to
send a letter stating same.
In response to Council Member Dahl's inquiry, Mr. Christofferson
noted that the police and fire lobby introduce this bill on an
annual basis.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, authorizing the Mayor to send a letter opposing AB3341
and AB3012 to appropriate committees and to representatives in
Sacramento. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CORPORATION YARD RELOCATION (C-050-100-040)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that
staff has continued to study the relocation or expansion of the
corporation yard. Mr. Perry explained that travel-time studies
have been completed by the Electric and Public Works Departments,
and the availability and asking price for several locations have
been obtained. A Site Selection Report and maps of eleven sites
were submitted for Council's review.
Mr. Perry noted that if the Benton Ranch becomes the site for a
new City Civic Complex, the old corporation yard can be phased
out more slowly, but a location for the Electric Department yard
must be found.
Mr. Perry suggested that Council schedule a study session to
discuss corporation-yard alternatives. It is recommended that
the sites be narrowed down to three or four, appraisals ordered,
and a consultant hired through the RFP process to help select a
preferred site and develop conceptual site plans.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Carter, to discuss the relocation or expansion of the corporation yard, narrow the yard sites to three or four, order appraisals, and hire a consultant through the RFP process to help select a preferred site and develop conceptual site plans at the Council
Retreat scheduled for August 27, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes City Manager Christofferson stated that a report on the Benton Ranch property will be available at the second Council meeting in
August or the first meeting in September.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS - City Policy re Water and
Electric Connection Fees
(A-050-060-555 & A-170-075)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
the City instituted a policy to require formation of landscape
maintenance districts in conjunction with the approval of certain
subdivisions that have developed adjacent to arterial streets and
the design is such that rear-lot fences back up to the street.
The subdivider is required to landscape the public right-of-way
between the back of the sidewalk and the fence, and the
maintenance districts ensure that the landscaping is maintained.
Mr. Perry explained that the issue before Council is who should
pay for all existing connection and meter charges. It is the
recommendation of staff that the subdivision developers pay the
connection charges. Mr. Perry noted that while development costs
will increase, they will not be substantial. Noting that this
policy creates an inequity between City-funded and private
developer's landscape development projects, Mr. Perry suggested
that the City also pay connection fees to the appropriate utility
enterprise funds.
Council Member Dahl noted that, although Council is concerned
with any fee increase and its affect on affordable housing, lack
of maintained landscaping on arterial streets is an embarrassment
and blight on the community. He conveyed support for staff's
proposal.
Mr. Perry explained that the policy applies to single-family
subdivisions, because multiple-family and commercial development
generally face the street and landscape out to the street.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Carter, to require developers to pay all connection fees relating
to landscape maintenance districts and future lot owners pay for
maintenance, and direct staff to bring back a resolution
implementing same into the Council Policy Manual. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
OFFER TO EXCHANGE LAND - by Howard and Edith Martineau
(C-070-010 & C-070-200)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that
Howard and Edith Martineau have asked if the City is interested
in exchanging 8.62 acres located on the west side of the City's
park property on Victor Avenue for City land located at the end
of El Vista. The City land has been declared surplus and lies on
the east side of the future extension of Victor Avenue. Mr.
Perry noted that access to the Martineau's property is via a
20-foot-wide easement that zig-zags across park property and
acquisition would create unified ownership along Churn Creek. He
conveyed that the Martineau's are interested in obtaining home
sites. It is recommended that staff explore the feasibility of
trading or purchasing the Martineau property.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Carter, directing staff to explore the feasibility of trading or purchasing the Martineau property. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY
(P-100-320)
Personnel Services Director Bristow recalled that Council previously authorized a classification and compensation study in the 1988-89 budget. Mr. Bristow noted that staff has prepared
the request for proposal to include the cost to conduct a basic
classification and compensation study plus the elements of
results oriented job descriptions and a pay-for-performance
system for City positions. It is the recommendation of staff
that the Personnel Committee of the City Council be part of the
consultant selection committee process.
With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Johannessen stated that
the Personnel Committee, comprised of Council Member Dahl and
Mayor Johannessen, will serve on the selection committee.
RESOLUTIONS - Supplemental Appropriation and Award of Final
Design Contract for Stillwater Treatment Plant
* (B-130-070 & W-010-560)
Public Works Director Galusha reported that staff has negotiated
with CH2M Hill on the cost of the final design of the Stillwater
Treatment Plant. It is the recommendation of staff that an
Agreement with CH2M Hill to perform the final design of the
Stillwater Treatment Plant and outfall line be authorized in the
amount of $975,000, with a contingency fund of $50,000. It is
also recommended that a supplemental appropriation be adopted to
provide funding for the design contract.
Mr. Galusha noted that the design of the plant is related to the
formation of the Clover Creek Sewer Assessment District, and CH2M
Hill has agreed not to start the design process until such time
as the City knows the assessment district has a reasonable chance
of being formed. The Notice to Proceed will be withheld until
the City receives sufficient numbers of signed assessment
district petitions.
In response to Mayor Johannessen's inquiry, Mr. Galusha stated
that if the project is cancelled, payment to CH2M Hill will only
be for expenses incurred to that point.
Stan Smith, Regional Manager for CH2M Hill, explained that there
is a termination clause in the contract, but the contract
attempts to preclude that use by withholding the Notice to
Proceed. Mr. Smith stated that the design of the plant will
include provisions to expand the plant at a later date.
Resolution re Supplemental Appropriation and Award of Final
Design Contract
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Carter, that Resolution No. 88-253 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 4th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 88-235
appropriating $1,025,000 for the final design of the Stillwater
Treatment Facility; and that Resolution No. 88-254 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding (1)
authorizing CH2M Hill California, Inc. to prepare the final
design of the Regional Wastewater Facilities, as set forth in the
attached "Attachment C" to the CH2M Hill Standard Agreement for
professional services adopted by City Council on October 20,
1987, Resolution No. 87-322; and (2) authorizing the mayor to
execute said "Attachment C" on behalf of the City of Redding.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum
Resolution Nos. 88-253 and 88-254 are on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
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Council Member Fulton noted that some assessments in the Clover
Creek Sewer Assessment District are very high and some people are saying they will not go along with the district. Mr. Galusha explained that the assessments are based on household equivalents and proximity to the main trunk line. He added that staff will
be sending newsletters to property owners explaining how the assessment can be paid and to promote understanding. Mr. Galusha conveyed that staff is considering expanding the district to the
north and should know by the end of August if this is feasible.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association - Publicity
(B-130-030-700)
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:12 p.m., Mayor
Johannessen declared the meeting adjourned to 5:15 p.m., July 26,
1988, at the Council Chambers on 1313 California Street to
consider Library Service.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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