HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1988-11-01 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers Redding, California November 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 Peter Gault of the Good News
Rescue Mission.
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, Public Works Director
Galusha, Director of Electric Utility Lindley, Planning Director
Perry, Chief of Police Blankenship, Fire Chief Bailey, Director
of Finance Downing, Assistant City Attorney McNeill,
Superintendent of Waste Treatment Craig, Associate Civil Engineer
Aasen, Associate Civil Engineer Hastings, Senior Planner Keaney,
Director of Information Systems Kelley, Director of
Utilities/Customer Service Vokal, Housing Administrator Maurer,
Senior Associate Planner King, Traffic Engineer/Planner Will,
Airports Director Homan, Risk Manager Kirkpatrick, Senior
Assistant Planner Hanson, Public Information Officer Hastings,
City Treasurer Linville, City Clerk Nichols, and Secretary to the
City Council Moscatello.
RESOLUTION
- Awarding Traffic Engineer/Planner Doug Will the
Public Service and Productivity Award for October 1988
(P-100-200)
Mayor Johannessen reported that Traffic Engineer/Planner Doug
Will has been selected as the City of Redding "Employee of the
Month" for October 1988. Mr. Will's suggestion is to provide at
least ten additional parking spaces and construct sidewalks along
Parkview Avenue in front of City Hall. Mayor Johannessen noted
that this will make access to City Hall buildings safer and more
convenient.
Mayor Johannessen presented a plaque to Mr. Will and
congratulated him for the proposal.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Resolution No. 88-380 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding recognizing the October
1988 "Employee of the Month" in the City's Public Service and
Productivity Award Program.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-380 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RECESS
At the hour of 7:08 p.m., Mayor Johannessen declared the City
Council meeting recessed in order to hold the meeting of the
Redding Housing Authority.
At the hour of 7:10 p.m., Mayor Johannessen reconvened the
meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the
Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of October 18, 1988
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(B-130-110)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 08, check numbers
139006 through 139486 inclusive, in the amount of $4,600,951.19,
be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 08, check numbers
267854 through 268511 inclusive, in the amount of $636,905.33,
and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the amount of $110,916.56, for
the period October 02, 1988 through October 15, 1988, be
approved.
TOTAL: $5,348,773.08
Resolution - Appropriating Funds to Outside Organizations
* (B-130-070 & B-130-030-045 & B-130-030-700 & B-080-465 &
B-080-500 &
A-050-060) It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution No. 88-381 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 22nd Amendment to the
City Budget Resolution No. 88-235 appropriating $87,800 for
additional funding to outside agencies as follows: Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association in the amount of $25,000; Economic
Development Corporation in the amount of $37,500, Superior California Economic Development Council in the amount of $5,500;
Shasta County Arts Council in the amount of $18,800; and Shasta
Alliance for Resources and Environment (SHARE) in the amount of
$1,000.
Resolution - Setting Public Hearing re Abandonment Application
A-4-88, by City of Redding (South Side of South Street and west
of the ACID Canal Bridge)
(A-010-100)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution
No. 88-382 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate a portion of
the South Street right-of-way located adjacent to property at 611
South Street (A-4-88) and set a public hearing for 7:00 p.m.,
December 6, 1988.
Set Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment Application
GPA-15-87, by Sharrah Dunlap and Associates (300 Hartnell Avenue)
(G-030-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., November 15, 1988, to consider
General Plan Amendment Application GPA-15-87.
Resolution - Approving Rental Rehabilitation Grant
(G-100-145)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution
No. 88-383 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding authorizing the City Manager to execute the Grant
Agreement for funding under the Rental Rehabilitation Grant
Program in the amount of $100,000 with the Department of Housing
and Urban Development. Additional funds were awarded to Redding
as a result of an application to HUD for Bonus Performance Funds.
Resolution - Agreement with Economic Development Corporation to
Administer the Revolving Loan Fund Program
(G-100-030-033)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution
No. 88-384 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the Agreement between the City of
Redding and the Economic Development Corporation to administer
the Revolving Loan Fund, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
The term of the Agreement is for the period October 1, 1988, and
ending September 30, 1989. The 1988 Community Development Block
Grant Program set aside $48,000 in funds to establish the
Revolving Loan Fund.
Resolution - Agreement with Redding Area Bus Authority for the
Preparation of an Intermodal Passenger Feasibility Study
(G-100-030-033)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution
No. 88-385 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the Agreement between the City of
Redding and the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) for an
Intermodal Passenger Feasibility Study, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign same. The 1988 Community Development Block Grant Program
set aside $12,500 in funds for this project.
Housing Assistance Plan - 1988-1991
(G-100-030-200)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that the
three-year Housing Assistance Plan covering the period October 1,
1988, to September 30, 1991, be adopted. The plan outlines the
housing need in Redding and the amount of housing assistance
planned for this period.
Resolution - Amendment to Supplement No. 2 to Contract for
Transmission Service by the Western Area Power Administration to
the City of Redding
(E-120-900)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that
Resolution No. 88-386 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving Exhibit 2B, transmission
rate of delivery, dated October 4, 1988, to Contract No.
DE-MS65-83WP59008 dated January 16, 1984, with the Department of
Energy, Western Area Power Administration, and authorizing the
City Manager to sign same. Supplement No. 2 to the Contract
provides for Western to transmit PG&E supplemental power from
Tracy to Keswick and is contractually designed to be amended, as
necessary on or after October 1 of each year to reflect the
City's changing supplemental power needs.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2104, 15,500 lb. Capacity
Forklift - Electric Department
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that
Bid Schedule No. 2104, 15,500 lb. capacity forklift, be awarded to the second low bidder, Hyster Industrial Truck, in the amount of $49,761.70. The low bid failed to meet the bid specifications. Funds for this purchase are included in the
1988/89 budget.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2039, Rescue Tool - Fire
Department
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Bid Schedule No.
2039, rescue tool, be awarded to the second low bidder, Santiam
Emergency Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $12,476.20. The low
bidder, L1.. Curtis & Sons, Inc. was awarded the bid on July 5,
1988, the rescue tool was delivered, but it did not meet the
written specifications and was returned. Funds for this purchase
are included in the 1988/89 budget.
Resolution - Contract with Buckeye Fire Protection District
(P-150-070-700)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Resolution No.
88-387 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving the Agreement between the City of Redding
and Buckeye Fire Protection District, effective July 1, 1988, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign same. The Agreement is for the
period July 1, 1988, through June 30, 1992 and provides City fire
protection services to the Buckeye District.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2109, Two Three-Wheeled Police
Type Vehicles
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Bid Schedule
No. 2109, two three-wheeled police type vehicles, be awarded to
the low bidder, G.I.V. Inc. dba Turf & Industrial Equipment Co.,
in the amount of $15,741. Funds for this purchase are included
in the 1988-89 budget.
Purchase of Filing System - Tab Products Company
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that, pursuant to
Section 4.20.080 of the Redding Municipal Code which provides for
purchases not using the formal bidding procedure, the Police
Department purchase a filing system from Tab Products Company in
the amount of $8,200. This purchase will complete the Police
Department's five-year plan for records security and space
utilization.
Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Final Map and
Improvements for Creekside, Unit 2, Subdivision (North of Girvan
Road and east of Olney Creek)
* (S-070-230 & S-100-113)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 88-388 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and
operation a portion of Mullen Parkway and a portion of Brookside
Drive in the Creekside Subdivision, Unit No. II.
It is also recommended that the improvements in Creekside, Unit 2
Subdivision, developed by Bonnyview Meadows Investors, be
accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk file the
map with the Shasta County Recorder.
Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Final Map and
Improvements for Ridgeview, Unit 4 Subdivision (South of Placer
Street and east of Placer Hills Subdivision)
* (S-070-230 & S-100-640)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 88-389 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and
operation Andes Drive, Siskiyou Street, and Cumberland Drive in
the Ridgeview Subdivision, Unit 4.
It is also recommended that the improvements in Ridgeview, Unit 4
Subdivision, developed by Dempsey Construction, be accepted as
satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk file the map with
the Shasta County Recorder.
Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Improvements for
Starlight Subdivision (Adjacent to Panorama Heights Subdivision
off of Summit Drive and Grandview Avenue)
* (S-070-230 & S-100-705-705)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 88-390 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and
operation Starlight Boulevard, Wolverine Avenue, and Amy Court in the Starlight Subdivision. It is also recommended that the improvements in the Starlight Subdivision, developed by Jim Elkins, Al Doiron, and Jerry
Sisley, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk return the securities to the developers. Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Final Map and
Improvements for Gold Hills, Unit 2A and 3 (South of Oasis Road
and Around the Gold Hills Golf Course)
* (S-070-230 & S-100-237)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 88-391 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and
operation all of Player Court in Gold Hills Subdivision Unit 2A,
and all of Hope Lane, Augusta Court, and Lagorce Drive in Gold
Hills Subdivision Unit 3.
It is also recommended that the improvements in Gold Hills Units
2A and 3 Subdivision, developed by Colburn R. and Valdene
Thomason, be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City
Clerk file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
Resolution - License Agreement between the United States of
America (Western Area Power Administration), Nash Construction
Co., Inc. and City of Redding
(S-100-088 & E-120-900)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 88-392 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving License Agreement No.
KC-8814 between the City of Redding, Nash Construction Company,
Inc., and the United States of America, Department of Energy,
Western Area Power Administration, dated September 19, 1988, to
construct, reconstruct, operate, and maintain a street crossing
(in the Churn Creek Meadows Subdivision) on, over, under, or
across the United States right-of-way for the Keswick-Cottonwood
No. 3 230-KV Transmission Line, and authorizing the Mayor to sign
same.
Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Improvements - Gerald & Myrna
Winters (Suzette Avenue)
(A-070-045)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
approximately 272 lineal feet of sanitary sewer line in Suzette
Avenue, east of Alta Mesa, be accepted for maintenance and
operation. Gerald C. and Myrna Winters installed the sanitary
sewer line in Suzette Avenue in order to serve their property
located approximately 272 feet east of Alta Mesa.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2116, Evergreen Building Roof
Replacement
(B-050-020 & A-070-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2116 (Job No. 9870), Evergreen Building roof
replacement, be awarded to the low bidder, Howard Cronk, in the
amount of $18,809. It is also recommended that an additional
$1,191 be approved to cover the cost of field engineering,
inspection, and contract change orders. This project is funded
from the Airport Fund.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2111, Lime - Public Works
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2111, Lime, be awarded to the low bidder, Van Waters
& Rogers, in the amount of $130 per ton. The estimated usage is
150 tons per year. Funds for this purchase are included in the
1988/89 Wastewater Division and Water Division budget.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2072, Groundwater
Sampling Pump Station Overflow Line Modification
(B-050-020 & S-020-300-900)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2072 (Job No. 5510-53), groundwater sampling pump
station overflow line modification awarded to Lawrence and
Associates, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City
Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final
contract price is $7,182.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 1978, Construction of the
College View Substation
(B-050-020 & E-090-140-200)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 1978 (Job No. 9714-15), construction of the College
View Substation, awarded to Walsh Construction Company, be
accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be
authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract
price is $647,415.94.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2045, Churn Creek
Overcrossing, Ramp Erosion Repair (B-050-020 & S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2045 (Job No. 9515), Churn Creek Overcrossing ramp erosion repair, awarded to Olsen Construction Co., be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to
file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $19,867
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2022, Construction of
Pedestrian Walkway, Churn Creek Road to Canby Road
(B-050-020 & S-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2022 (Job No. 9514), construction of pedestrian
walkway from Churn Creek Road to Canby Road, awarded to Ron Hale
Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the
City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The
final contract price is $26,343.99.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 1959, Redding Municipal
Airport Transient Parking
(B-050-020 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 1959 (Job No. 9872), Redding Municipal Airport
transient parking, awarded to Tullis and Associates, be accepted
as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to
file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is
$177,433.21.
Resolution - Parking Prohibition on Cypress Avenue - Rosemary
Avenue to Cypress Frontage Road
(P-030-250)
It is the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission
that Resolution No. 88-393 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking at all times
on East Cypress Avenue from Rosemary Avenue to Cypress frontage
road.
Resolution - Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans re Hartnell/I-5
Overcrossing
(S-050-100-300)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 88-394 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving Cooperative Agreement
No. 02-SHA-5-R13.95, 02800-26014G, for the Hartnell Overcrossing
(Bridge No. 6-124) between the City of Redding and the State of
California, acting by and through its Department of
Transportation, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
Resolution - Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Program
Goals for Fiscal Year 1988-89
(G-100-030-300)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 88-395 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding setting a single goal of 10% for
the City's Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Program for
fiscal year 1988-89, commencing October 1, 1988, and ending
September 30, 1989.
Response to Ellen Blissenbach - re Traffic at Eureka Way and
Whiskeytown Court
(T-080-300)
A letter was sent to Ellen Blissenbach in response to her
concerns regarding traffic conditions at Whiskeytown Court and
Eureka Way. It was noted that Eureka Way is also State Highway
299 and Caltrans will be the agency which will review the
placement of traffic signals and speed limits on Eureka Way.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, 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 88-380, 88-381, 88-382, 88-383, 88-384,
88-385, 88-386, 88-387, 88-388, 88-389, 88-390, 88-391, 88-392,
88-393, 88-394, and 88-395, are on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING - re Lucky Lane Sewer Assessment District No.
1988-1
* (A-170-100-345 & B-050-020)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened the public hearing re the Lucky Lane Sewer Assessment District No. 1988-1. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Certificate of Mailing - Notice of Improvement
Certificate of Posting - Notice of Improvement
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Improvement
Affidavit of Publication - Notice Inviting Sealed Bids
Public Works recommendation dated October 28, 1988
Bond Counsel Sperry stated that City Treasurer Linville
discovered that the property in this assessment district was
included in an earlier assessment district which has four more
years to run at 5% interest. Mr. Sperry noted that under these
circumstances, the old assessments should have been included with
the new assessments so as to discharge the existing liens. Mr.
Sperry stated that they intend to leave the old assessment and
interest rate as it is. He advised that there is an
extraordinary level of delinquencies in the old assessments which
will merit some attention. A letter will be written to those who
are delinquent, stipulating that the new lien will be increased
to include the amount of the old lien; and in so doing, the risk
to the City will be eliminated. There is a 30 day period during
which the property owner can pay in cash.
Mayor Johannessen determined that there were no comments or
protests from the floor.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl that Council make the following findings re the Lucky
Lane Sewer Assessment District No. 1988-1:
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 September 21, 1988. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Resolution No. 88-396 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding overruling protests in
the Lucky Lane Sewer Assessment District No. 1988-1.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-396 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Amended Engineer's Report
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Resolution No. 88-397 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding approving report and
assessment and ordering improvement in the Lucky Lane Sewer
Assessment District No. 1988-1.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-397 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Resolution No. 88-398 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing change
orders in the Lucky Lane Sewer Assessment District No. 1988-1.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-398 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that Resolution No. 88-399 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding awarding the construction contract in the Lucky Lane Sewer Assessment District No. 1988-1.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-399 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Notice of Award of Contract
PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-10-88,
by Don Lynn (South of Marlene Avenue and north of Starview
Estates)
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re General Plan Amendment Application
GPA-10-88.
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 October 26, 1988
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
the Planning Commission recommended approval of GPA-10-88, a
request to classify 11.9 acres from "Residential, 2.0 units per
acre" to "Residential, 3.0 units per acre." The intent of the
applicant's request is to allow development of a subdivision with
lot sizes similar to the adjacent subdivision.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Council make the following findings re General
Plan Amendment GPA-10-88:
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 Redding
Planning Commission on October 11, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, approving General Plan Amendment GPA-10-88 in
concept and directing staff to return with an implementing
resolution in December. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-12-88,
by Terrance Miller (1436, 1440, 1448, 1536, and 1548 Trinity
Street and 1095 Center Street)
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re General Plan Amendment Application
GPA-12-88.
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 October 26, 1988
Mr. Perry submitted a letter to Council from Mr. Miller
requesting that the public hearing be continued for 30 days.
Terry Miller, 1150 California Street, stated that two property
owners adjacent to the area in question are present and asked
that they be allowed to speak during the public hearing.
Council Member Carter stated that due to the fact that he owns property in the area, he will abstain from commenting or voting
on this issue. Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that the Planning Commission recommended denial of GPA-12-88, a
request by the applicant to reclassify property from
"Residential, 18.0 units per acre" to "Retail." Mr. Perry noted
that the amendment area includes two separate blocks of property.
The request follows the enforcement of a zoning violation on one
parcel where automobiles were being offered for sale. Mr. Miller
has also indicated the need to provide off-street parking for his
employees.
Mr. Perry explained that issues raised at the Planning Commission
were the impact of commercial uses upon the residential area to
the north, expansion of commercial uses into the residential
area, traffic, noise, and glare. Also considered were the loss
of housing stock, a feeling that the request was premature,
aesthetics, and support for a viable downtown business.
It is the recommendation of staff that Mr. Miller be asked to
apply for a use permit to establish employee parking in the
cleared area between California and Center Streets. It is also
recommended that Council deny the request for "Retail" and refer
the application back to the Commission to consider either an
Office or Office/Residential classification for these properties,
thus allowing Mr. Miller some alternative use of the lot other
than multiple family.
Terry Miller, Miller Auto Center, 1150 California Street, stated
that he purchased property in the area to provide additional
employee parking and to expand car sales. He explained that when
cars on the lot sell down, cars in storage are moved onto the
sales lot. Mr. Miller concurred that moving into a residential
area is hard on everyone, but he stated that Miller Auto Center
must expand. He indicated that several homes were painted and
remodeled and two homes were torn down because they could not be
remodeled cost effectively. Mr. Miller stated that it was not
his intent to repair the houses and then tear them down to put in
a parking lot. The intent was to clean up the area. He opined
that automotive sales will be less of an intrusion on the
neighborhood than an employee parking lot with cars coming and
going.
Mr. Miller stated that Miller Auto Center's contribution to the
neighborhood will help save the neighborhood. He pointed out
that if he has to move from the area for lack of space, the empty
buildings will become warehouses, and then the neighborhood will
go downhill. Mr. Miller indicated that it is not his intent to
remove the houses alongside Hinkle's Market. He emphasized that
he has invested 1/4 million dollars into the area and cannot
reverse his plan. Mr. Miller asked for additional consideration.
Mr. Miller stated that he will improve the area with curb, gutter
and grass. He conveyed that if the area is used for employee
parking, the lot will remain dirt or a multi-plex apartment will
be built. However, Mr. Miller stated that he has made a
commitment to the downtown area.
Mayor Johannessen noted that a petition with 48-50 signatures in
opposition to GPA-12-88 was submitted to the Planning Commission.
Ken Lorenz, 2151 Brenda Lane, Anderson, stated that he met with
Mr. Miller subsequent to the last Planning Commission meeting and
now realizes that Mr. Miller wants to construct an attractive car
lot. Mr. Lorenz stated that banners, balloons, etc, would be out
of place in a residential neighborhood, but it is important to
beautify the area. He conveyed that it would be advantageous to
have a landscaped median strip and avoid a dirt parking lot. Mr.
Lorenz indicated that if Mr. Miller does not get the property
rezoned, his tenants will get a dirt lot.
Mr. Lorenz said he submitted landscaping ideas to Mr. Miller and
pointed out that Mr. Miller has improved the buildings in the
neighborhood nicely. He pointed out that had he talked with Mr.
Miller beforehand, much of the opposition could have been
avoided.
Mayor Johannessen asked if, in Mr. Lorenz's opinion, the
neighborhood would accept this compromise.
Mr. Lorenz stated that Mr. Miller's proposal is preferable to
what is there now, a vacant lot. He cautioned that cars speeding
down the alley could become a problem and suggested that when the
alley is paved, a swale be installed to slow traffic.
Jim Roat, 7211 Dogwood Drive, Shingletown, stated that he owns
property at 1070-1076 California Street. Mr. Roat explained that he was opposed to Mr. Miller's proposal at the Planning Commission meeting. He indicated that two of his apartment units overlook the dirt lot, and he, as well as the tenants, wish the
houses and trees were still there. Mr. Roat agreed that Mr. Miller has improved the area, and it would be to the neighborhood's advantage to have a car sales lot, rather than a parking lot, if it is done well and traffic impacts are
mitigated. Mr. Roat explained that the church on the corner
should stay.
Noting that when this property is rezoned he may not be able to
rebuild if his apartments burn down, Mr. Roat asked for a waiver.
Mr. Roat said he would not like to see another apartment complex
or a dirt lot on Mr. Miller's property.
Mr. Miller indicated that he offered the church paint, new sod,
and underground sprinklers if the Church would provide the labor
for the improvements. He recommended that a four-way stop sign
be installed and said that he would tar the alley to City
specifications.
Dan Gonzales, 1756 Garden Street, stated that he owns property at
1028, 1030, and 1032 California Street. Mr. Gonzales said he is
opposed to the general plan amendment and suggested that Mr.
Miller apply for a use permit for employee parking. He noted
that the stop signs at the corner have helped traffic, but if the
permit is granted or the area is rezoned retail, installing
four-way stop signs will not mitigate the additional traffic.
Mr. Gonzales noted that the code already permits construction of
an apartment complex; but Mr. Miller is saying that if the
property is not rezoned, he will build an apartment or leave it
dirt. He stated that his tenants can live with that. Mr.
Gonzales opined that Mr. Miller will not leave the lot vacant.
He suggested that the entire area be rezoned and traffic problems
corrected. Mr. Miller said that this general plan amendment is a
piecemeal approach.
Noting that Mr. Miller had submitted a letter requesting a
continuance, Mayor Johannessen asked Mr. Miller if he would like
to proceed with the public hearing process or continue the
hearing.
Mr. Miller responded that he would like to proceed with the
public hearing at this time.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
Council Member Dahl stated that in light of new testimony, it
would seem that Council's next step would be to refer GPA-12-88
back to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Perry indicated that the Planning Commission would consider
an environmental determination and hold a public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, referring General Plan Amendment Application GPA-12-88
back to the Planning Commission to study the boundary, make an
environmental determination, and submit a recommendation to the
Council.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - Carter
Council Member Buffum asked why the whole area was not considered
for retail designation. Mr. Perry conveyed that it was
discussed, and staff recommended that only Mr. Miller's area be
considered at this time because a full study would open up other
issues.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal of Conditions of Approval for
Tentative Subdivision Map S-11-88, River Bend Estates, Use Permit
UP-116-88, Variance V-25-88, by D.B.L., Inc. (North side of South
Bonnyview Road and west bank of the Sacramento River)
* (S-100-647 & L-010-390 & L-010-410)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re Appeal of Conditions of Approval for
Tentative Subdivision Map S-11-88, River Bend Estates, Use Permit
UP-116-88, Variance V-25-88, by D.B.L., Inc.
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 October 27, 1988 Senior Assistant Planner Hanson reported that the Planning Commission approved Tentative Subdivision Map S-11-88 granting
D.B.L., Inc. permission to create a 94-lot subdivision including
a nine-hole golf course. The applicant subsequently appealed
Condition of Approval numbers 17, 20, 42, and 44 of the Tentative
Subdivision Map and Condition numbers 8g, 8h, 13, and 16 of Use
Permit Application UP-116-88 and Variance Application V-25-88.
Mr. Hanson outlined the conditions under appeal and the
recommended actions to resolve many of the issues.
Mayor Johannessen determined there was no one present to speak
for or in opposition to the Appeal.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Carter, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, that Council make the following findings re
Tentative Subdivision Map S-11-88, Use Permit Application
UP-116-88, and Variance Application V-25-88:
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 Declarations authorized by the Redding
Planning Commission on August 23, 1988; and declare that, as set
forth in Government Code Section 66474, none of the conditions as
listed in (a) through (g) exist with regard to the proposed
subdivision. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, that Condition Nos. 8g, 8h, 14, and 16 of Use
Permit Application UP-116-88 and Variance V-25-88 be modified as
outlined in the Report to City Council dated October 27, 1988;
Condition No. 17 of Tentative Subdivision Map S-11-88 be deleted;
Condition Nos. 5, 10, 21, 24, 25, 35, and 37 of S-11-88 be
modified as outlined in the Report to Council; the appeal of Co
ndition No. 20 of Tentative Subdivision Map S-11-88 be denied;
the appeal of Condition Nos. 42 and 44 of Tentative Subdivision
Map S-11-88 be upheld and revised as outlined in the Report to
City Council on Page 3; the appeal of Condition Nos. 12, 13, and
16 of Use Permit Application UP-116-88 and V-25-88 be upheld and
revised as outlined on Pages 3 and 4. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Buffum complimented staff on the manner in which
the Appeal was handled and problems resolved.
ORDINANCE - Amending Chapter 16.32 of the Redding Municipal Code
Pertaining to Signs
(C-070-010-020)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1869 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. 1869 be adopted, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 16.32 of the
Redding Municipal Code pertaining to signs.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 1869 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
BENTON RANCH PROPERTY - Report on Potential Uses
(C-070-010-020)
City Manager Christofferson reviewed the Report to City Council
dated October 20, 1988, and it is incorporated by reference
herein.
Mr. Christofferson explained that the report on possible uses of
the Benton Ranch property is the outcome of the committee
composed of City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager
McMurry, Planning and Community Development Director Perry,
Electric Utility Director Lindley, Public Works Director Galusha,
Director of Finance Downing, General Services Director Masingale, Recreation and Parks Director Riley, Museum Director Foster, Science Museum Director Howe and architects Nichols, Melburg and Rossetto. Mr. Christofferson noted that the architects helped
put this work together free of charge. Mr. Christofferson pointed out that, with the construction of a proposed bridge across the Sacramento River, Benton Ranch and the facilities on the south side of the river become essentially one.
Mr. Christofferson noted that Benton Ranch is in the middle of
Redding, and although the location is centrally located and well
served by access, it is a remote and rural area. He stated that
the site should be preserved for public purposes.
Mr. Christofferson explained that there are constraints on the
property. The property must be utilized for appropriate
municipal and public purposes; a major portion of the property is
to be set aside for use as a park, green belt, and arboretum
purposes; there are archeological considerations arising from the
Indian burial grounds; and Council has agreed to give the Redding
Elementary School District priority to place a school site on the
property. He added that portions of the area are in the flood
plain and Sulphur Creek is prone to flooding.
Mr. Christofferson noted that staff considered a wide range of
uses for the area, and it is the consensus of staff that the area
would provide maximum advantage to the community if it is
developed as a Civic Center, including the potential for a City
Hall, Public Safety facility, County administrative building,
State office building, Federal office building, School District
administrative offices, museum complex, school site, outdoor
amphitheater, community center building, and park and open space.
He said the potential to attract funding from outside the area,
such as for State and Federal buildings, to help boost the local
economy is also possible.
Mr. Christofferson noted that the Benton Ranch site was not
available for City use at the time a public poll was conducted to
determine the community's opinion on where City Hall should be
located. Mr. Christofferson reviewed several considerations
relating to vehicular access; the availability of special funds
such as the McConnell gift, Proposition 70 bond funds, and
Redevelopment funds; the freeing of Turtle Bay property for uses
relating to the Convention Center; utilities; current
environmental studies, and avoiding problems relating to a new
City Hall at the Cypress/Parkview site.
Mr. Christofferson recommended that Council request a proposal
from the civic center architects for additional architectural
studies to provide a definitive picture of how the Benton Ranch
site could be most advantageously developed.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry commented that
staff will be considering a redevelopment plan for Highway 273.
He noted that the Redding School District may like to use the old
City Hall building for offices if a new City Hall is constructed
at Benton Ranch. Mr. Perry pointed out that the corporation yard
and softball field would have to be relocated at great expense if
City Hall were located on Parkview Avenue. He also indicated
that locating the museums on the Benton Ranch property would free
the area near the Convention Center for a full service hotel.
Council Member Dahl stated that the acquisition of Benton Ranch
property was an excellent move, the area has great potential, and
it will probably not be appreciated for 20 to 30 years. He
opined that the real issue tonight is to make a determination
where City Hall is going to be located. Council Member Dahl
noted that Parkview was chosen as the best site, and he suggested
that Council recommit its position to remain in the Parkview
area. He explained that it is a good site and will accommodate
City facilities.
Noting that a decision to build a City Hall complex on Parkview
Avenue means a commitment to revitalize the area, Council Member
Dahl stated that if Council chooses otherwise, it will be
abandoning the area. He observed that Parkview will not be a
stunning environment, but it will be adequate. He pointed out
that Benton Ranch is some of the most precious virgin land in the
City, and it should be reserved for public uses such as museums
and Sacramento River Trail extension. Council Member Dahl stated
that Council should take a position that the Parkview area is
modest, but adequate, for a new City Hall complex.
Council Member Carter stated that he imagined a more pastoral
setting for Benton Ranch than that of a City Hall complex.
Council Member Carter conveyed that he is concerned about the
intensive infrastructure that would be necessary at Benton Ranch,
and by contrast, the infrastructure is already in place at
Parkview. He stated that while Benton Ranch should serve the community, a large monument to government should not be built there. Council Member Carter expressed support to place the emphasis on Parkview as the civic center site. Council Member Fulton agreed with Council Members Dahl and
Carter, but pointed out that Benton Ranch has advantages. He suggested that staff determine how the community feels about the Benton Ranch area by taking another public poll. Council Member
Fulton pointed out that 210 acres are available, and all of it
would not be necessary for a civic center. He is not completely
convinced that Benton Ranch should be abandoned because Council
may not fully realize the potential of Benton Ranch, and the City
Manager's report pointed out some real advantages.
Council Member Carter pointed out that the Highway 273 corridor
also has traffic problems and placing City Hall at Benton Ranch
will place a greater priority on building a bridge across the
Sacramento River. He stated that if Council is going to build a
city hall complex, the Parkview Area should be chosen.
Mr. Christofferson noted that another Sacramento River bridge
will be necessary regardless of where the civic center is
located.
Council Member Dahl stated that this issue should be put to rest
and Council should be expending its energies on more critical
priorities.
Council Member Fulton pointed out that if the civic center is
placed at the Parkview site, the corporation yard, ball parks,
and State and Federal facilities will need to be relocated first,
and it will be expensive no matter which direction Council turns.
Council Member Carter asked if Council wants to locate a large
government center on the river?
Mr. Christofferson said that until an in-depth study is done,
Benton Ranch's potential will not be known. He stated that it is
not a monument to government, but a monument to the people.
Council Member Buffum stated that she cannot argue with Council
Members Dahl and Carter's position, but Council will be
shortchanging its position if the matter is not looked into a
little further. She pointed out that if City and County programs
such as 9-1-1 can be consolidated, money will be saved. Council
Member Buffum added that this project is not a monument, but a
sharing of uses and an effort to reduce costs and create
efficient government. It is necessary to look one hundred years
ahead. She stated that the area has not been studied enough, and
Council should not slam the door on a thoughtful report.
Council Member Buffum said she can envision Benton Ranch as
Redding's Golden Gate Park. She said she would not place the
City Hall structures along the riverfront. Council Member Buffum
referred to a recent visit to the new civic center site in
Escondido and pointed out that Escondido felt it necessary to
study twenty other complexes before building its own. Escondido
pulled together many functions and that complex has become a true
community center.
Mayor Johannessen stated that the Benton Ranch site offers
tremendous opportunities that will not be appreciated for many
years to come and concurred that Council must look one hundred
years ahead.
Noting that such efforts have been unsuccessful before in other
cities, Mayor Johannessen expressed doubt that the civic center
should be used as a means to redevelop the Parkview area. He
indicated that there will be some tremendous traffic problems and
locating a civic center there will necessitate a new Parkview
bridge.
Mayor Johannessen stated that a civic center is more than a place
where public employees work, it can give a city an identity, and
Redding's identity is the river. The Benton site could be
developed as an oasis in the center of the City. He added that
he is not sure that a civic center is the only option for Benton
Ranch and differed with the opinion that the Benton Ranch site is
inadequate in size for a major university. He said that a
university would be a good option for the site. Mayor
Johannessen stated that he also does not want to discount the
possibility or locating a civic center at Benton, and the matter
warrants further study. He concluded that where cities have been
forward looking and planned civic centers in an area of beauty,
the civic center has become the center of public activities.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Carter, to reestablish the Parkview area for City Hall and direct staff and architects to not pursue the option to place City Hall at Benton Ranch. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, and Fulton
Noes: Council Members - Buffum and Johannessen
Absent: Council Members - None SHASTA HILLS ESTATES - PD-4-86 - Request to Reduce In-Lieu Park
Fees (South of Hawley Road and west of Churn Creek)
(L-010-210-695)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that BHS
Investments is requesting that Shasta Hills Estates be granted a
75% credit on in-lieu park fees for the privately owned
recreation facilities and open space being provided as part of
the project. Mr. Perry reported that the Recreation and Parks
Commission recommended approval of the 75% credit for the entire
212 unit project based on the amount and cost of the facilities
developed.
Mr. Perry noted that the Redding Municipal Code allows a credit
up to 75% for private recreation facilities if certain criteria
are met. It is the recommendation of staff that a 75% credit be
granted for 100 lots in Phase I. He noted that the applicant has
the option of making a similar request for future phases at a
later time.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, approving the request by B.H.S. Investments granting
Shasta Hills Estates PD-4-86 a 75% credit on in-lieu park fees
for 100 lots in Phase I. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Budget Appropriation for Sacramento River Trail
Interpretive Program
* (B-130-070 & P-050-460-700)
Senior Assistant Planner Hanson recalled that Council authorized
funds in fiscal year 1987-88 to develop eight concrete/redwood
benches and an interpretive program that included twenty signs
for the Sacramento River Trail. Mr. Hanson noted that the first
three phases of the project have been completed and payments
made. The final phase, involving funds in the amount of $2000,
is scheduled to be completed in the near future, and it is
necessary to rebudget funds to fulfill the contract with the
consultant. It is the recommendation of staff that the budget
appropriation be approved.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 88-400 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 23rd Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 88-235
appropriating $2000 for the Interpretive Program of the
Sacramento River Trail.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-400 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CODE REVIEW BY SHASTA BUILDERS EXCHANGE
(C-110 & A-050-250)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry conveyed that
the Shasta Builders Exchange responded to a request to review
City Codes as they relate to development activity by forming a
Steering Committee and identifying five areas of review:
Inspectors, Plan Checking, Planning and Building Department
Policies, Fees and Permits, and Codes and Local Ordinances. Mr.
Perry noted that it should involve approximately 150 hours of
staff time. It is the recommendation of staff that Council
endorse the project with a cut-off date of May 1, 1989.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Carter endorsing the Code Review by Shasta Builders Exchange and
setting a cutoff date of March 1, 1989. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORTS
(A-050-250)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted the
status reports for the following areas: (1) redevelopment
housing activities, (2) redevelopment projects other than
housing, (3) annexations, (4) planning applications, and (5)
building permit activity. This was an information item and no
action was required.
REQUEST FOR REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TERMINAL SPACE - By Dollar
Rent-A-Car, aka Terry Miller (A-090-100)
Airports Director Homan reported that Dollar Rent-A-Car, aka
Terry Miller, requested permission to modify the terminal
building to accommodate a rent-a-car office and pave an area
sufficient to park 40 automobiles. Mr. Homan stated that the proposed office modification would reduce the passenger baggage
reception area which is already too small. He explained that staff considered using the Airport Security Office; however,
three other rent-a-car agencies have been denied requests for
terminal space due to the lack of office facilities, and other
agencies would be interested if office facilities became
available.
It is the recommendation of the Airports Commission and staff
that the present rent-a-car concessions remain as is, the
terminal not be modified, the Security Office be retained, and
Dollar Rent-a-Car's request be denied.
Council Member Carter said the Airport needs more revenue and he
suggested that the Security Office move into the exchange area
and terminal space be leased.
Mr. Homan said that may be an appropriate consideration in the
future. He explained that terminal expansion plans have been
approved and counter concessions may be available when expansion
occurs. However, staff believes the Airport would be served best
by retaining the Security Office, and staying with three
rent-a-car businesses.
Mayor Johannessen asked if renting cars is a problem and if the
Airport needs another car rental business. Mr. Homan stated that
space is limited and utilization of rental cars runs from 49% to
65%.
Council Member Fulton stated that although terminal space is
being held for potential airlines; the Airport needs the revenue
now, and that space should be used immediately.
Council Member Carter noted that a contract could be conditioned
so that a car rental facility would have to move should an
airlines choose to locate at the terminal. He asked what Airport
policy is.
Council Member Dahl said there is no policy. He concurred with
the recommendation of staff and the Airports Commission and
suggested that Council direct the Airports Commission to
investigate and make a policy determination.
Eihnard Diaz, Airports Commissioner, concurred that there is no
distinct policy and one is needed. Mr. Diaz pointed out that if
modifications to the terminal take place haphazardly, there is no
longer a master plan. He stated that the Commission has studied
the amount of space necessary for rent-a-car facilities, the idea
of awarding space through a lottery, and the possibility of
renting the facility on a month-to-month basis. Mr. Diaz
reiterated that a policy must be developed to handle these
questions. He emphasized that other agencies have requested
rent-a-car space, and it would not be fair to lease space to
Dollar Rent-a-Car when others have been waiting.
Council Member Carter asked why the Commission does not want to
turn that area into income producing space.
Mr. Diaz said he would agree if the space was designed for that
use, but the area is not conducive to a rent-a-car facility and
it will take away from other uses. Noting that Council Member
Carter's input would be worthwhile to the Airports Commission,
Mr. Diaz suggested he attend the Commission's work study session.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Carter, to deny Dollar Rent-a-Car's request for terminal space
and requesting that the Airports Commission draft a policy
statement and report back to Council within 60 days. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
SHASTA HILLS ESTATES PD-4-86 - Sewer Connections (Churn Creek
Road south of College View Drive)
(L-010-210-465)
Public Works Director Galusha stated that staff received a
request from Shasta Hills Estates asking that lots within the
planned development be assigned one-half sewer household
equivalent (1/2 HE) rather than 1 HE normally assigned single
family residential lots. Mr. Galusha explained that Shasta Hills
is asking to be considered equivalent to a mobile home park for
the purpose of determining sewer connection fees and monthly
sewer charges.
Mr. Galusha pointed out that the City has always assessed single family dwelling units on individual lots as 1 HE and mobile homes
situated on private owned lots as 1 HE. He noted that a mobile home park in the City has a single master water meter and a single private sewer connection. It is the recommendation of staff that the request be denied. Council Member Dahl asked if manufactured housing is defined in
the Redding Municipal Code. He said this development is in limbo
and there is no room for interpretation in the Code. Council
Member Dahl recalled that when Shasta Hills Planned Development
came before Council for approval, Council Member Barbara Gard
said to touch the project up so it wouldn't look like a mobile
home park. He stated that the project is more like a mobile home
park and that is what he understood it to be.
City Attorney Hays stated that the Code allows 1/2 HE (Household
Equivalent) for a mobile home park, and Mr. Hill has not
characterized this project as a mobile home park.
Mayor Johannessen noted that developers of other manufactured
homes have been charged the full HE, and there will be more and
more manufactured housing in the future. He stated that Council
must be careful how this property is designated because Council
could have a future credibility problem. Mayor Johannessen asked
if Shasta Hills is a mobile home park or a single-family home
subdivision using manufactured housing. He asked why houses up
to 16,000 square feet should only be charged 1/2 HE.
Mr. Hays stated that Council must make distinctions. He pointed
out that a mobile home park has private sewer lines. Mr. Hays
said the City is responsible for the sewer system in Shasta Hills
and Bella Vista is responsible for the water system; and if Mr.
Hill wants to make this a mobile home park, there will have to be
some means for the City's obligations to go away. Mr. Hays
explained that the City does not maintain mobile home parks, and
this project looks like a single family subdivision.
Mayor Johannessen asked if responsibility for the infrastructure
by the homeowners could be written into the conditions of the
Planned Development.
Council Member Dahl asked if a mobile home park is defined.
Mr. Hays said this is not about the nature of the house, but
where the responsibility for maintenance and operation of the
infrastructure lies.
Mr. Galusha indicated that Lake Keswick Subdivision is comprised
of manufactured homes and is being charged 1 HE. He pointed out
that there are single family homes in the City that use less than
1 HE. Mr. Galusha stated that this project is comprised of
single-family homes on a single family lots.
Council Member Fulton stated that the idea of affordable housing
has been forgotten.
Council Member Carter pointed out that developer Tony LaBella
could ask for the same consideration.
Mr. Galusha noted that the cost of homes in Shasta Hills Estates
is competitive in price with homes in Quail Ridge.
Council Member Dahl suggested that manufactured houses be
identified in the Code, and maybe the policy should be to allow
manufactured houses 1/2 HE. He stated that this is a mobile home
park.
Mr. Hays reiterated that the difference is where the
responsibility lies. The City does not regulate mobile home
parks, the State does. He pointed out that 2000 and 3000 square
foot manufactured houses are constructed, and one cannot tell
they are manufactured houses. Mr. Hays conveyed that if Mr. Hill
wants to say Shasta Hills is a mobile home park, he can, and the
water and sewer can be master piped and maintained privately.
Mr. Hays said manufactured housing is defined.
Council Member Dahl stated that under the existing Code, Shasta
Hills is not defined as a mobile home park and does not qualify
for 1/2 HE.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that
Planned Developments pay 1 HE and explained that the Code defines
a mobile home park as property owned by a sole owner and space is
leased.
Mr. Galusha stated that the discharge from a mobile home park is
less than that of a single-family home or a mobile home on a privately owned lot, and the discharge from Shasta Hills will be different from a mobile home park. Mayor Johannessen asked if there was a difference between Paris
Park, the Planned Development (PD) on Athens Avenue, and Shasta Hills. Mr. Perry stated that Shasta Hills has more amenities, and the
homes are built in a warehouse; whereas, Paris Park is stick
built by local contractors.
Mr. Galusha asked how reducing fees for manufactured houses will
affect local construction and pointed out that Council may be
encouraging out-of-town construction.
Council Member Buffum stated that Council has lost track of
Shasta Hills being a Title 10 project. She said affordable
housing should be encouraged. Noting that the Code says it is
either A or B, and there is no C, Council Member Buffum opined
that the Code is not up-to-date with an ordinance that fits this
project.
Mayor Johannessen asked why Shasta Hills should pay only half of
what the rest of Redding pays and why other Redding home owners
should subsidize this type of development? He said this should
not be. Mayor Johannessen stated that Shasta Hills is not
affordable housing for the truly low income, but a development
that caters to more affluent retired people.
Eihnard Diaz, representing Sharrah Dunlap & Associates, stated
that Redwood Mobile Home Park homes are 1000 to 1500 square feet,
and homes in Shasta Hills will be 800 to 1600 square feet. He
explained that streets and amenities, such as the trails, open
space, private streets, security entrance, and landscaping will
be privately owned and maintained by the Homeowner's Association.
Mr. Diaz pointed out that the manufactured homes are moveable.
Mr. Diaz stated that homes in a Planned Development with common
facilities and part of a Joint Venture for Affordable Housing
program should be entitled to 1/2 HE. He stated that Council
will not see participators beating down the door to develop this
type of program. Mr. Diaz pointed out that a mobile home park is
entitled to 1/2 HE, and Shasta Hills is as close as possible to
an upscale mobile home park.
Council Member Carter asked if the developer would be willing to
take on maintenance of the sewer lines in exchange for the 1/2 HE
for the property owners.
Mr. Hays said Mr. Diaz is asking Council to ignore the rest of
the Code and reiterated that the developer of a mobile home park
is required to master meter the entire park. Mr. Hays advised
Council that if 1/2 HE is approved for Shasta Hills, there are
others out there Council will have to address.
Mr. Diaz state that the intent is the joint venture for
affordable housing.
Alan Hill, developer of Shasta Hills, conveyed that he has
struggled with the question of whether Shasta Hills is a mobile
home park or a planned development. He noted that when Council
approved the planned development, Council Member Gard required
16" overhangs, permanent foundations, and wood siding as
conditions of approval. Mr. Hill opined that all mobile home
parks in California are moving in this direction. He said that
the definition must be addressed.
Council Member Carter said if it is a mobile home park, the homes
owners should maintain the sewer.
Mr. Hill said no, he does not want to maintain the sewers, and
the definition of a mobile home park is not whether the water and
sewer is master metered. Mr. Hill said this is a question of the
number of amenities in the project. Shasta Hills did not
initially have all the amenities and security, and Council should
now consider those and the concept of being a mobile home park.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton authorizing .75 HE for
manufactured housing and directing staff to prepare the necessary
ordinance. This motion died for lack of a second.
Council Member Fulton stated that the ordinance should be
modified for manufactured housing because it is not normal
housing.
Mr. Hays asked if manufactured housing should receive .75 HE
regardless of the size.
Council Member Dahl stated that the Code should be tightened up. The developer should not be punished because the Code is so loose
it could be interpreted either way. He stated that Shasta Hills has always been known as a glorified mobile home park. Council Member Buffum concurred. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl authorizing .5 HE for Shasta
Hills Estates. This motion died for lack of a second.
Mayor Johannessen stated that he is not as concerned with the
connection fee as with the monthly sewer fee and the effect this
loss of revenue will have in the future.
Council Member Carter asked if it was necessary to make a
decision tonight.
Mr. Hill conveyed that there is some urgency because three
building permits are pending.
Mr. Hays disagreed that the Code is out-of-date. He stated that
the character of the structure does not regulate what the HE is.
Shasta Hills does not look like a mobile home park.
Mayor Johannessen suggested, as a compromise, to reduce the
connection fee to 1/2 HE and maintain the monthly fee at 1 HE.
Mr. Hays indicated there needs to be some rational basis for
that.
Mr. Hill said Mayor Johannessen's suggestion was acceptable.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton granting a connection fee
assessed at 1/2 HE and a monthly sewer charge assessed at 1 HE.
This motion died for lack of a second.
Council Member Fulton stated that the developer has tried under
the HUD Code at the factory to make the manufactured houses look
like regular houses and they are being penalized.
Council Member Dahl suggested that a decision on this matter be
continued for two weeks.
A two week extension was acceptable to Mr. Diaz. Mr. Diaz noted
that Council seems to have given some direction to staff.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Carter, to continue the matter regarding the sewer connections
and monthly fees for Shasta Hills Estates to November 15, 1988.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Dahl stated that he would like the definition of a
mobile home park.
STILLWATER TREATMENT PLANT - Status Update
(W-010-560)
Associate Civil Engineer Aasen reported that Sharrah Dunlap and
Associates has been restructuring the Clover Creek Sewer
Assessment District and has redefined the boundary of the
district; established a new method of cost spreading for each
parcel in the district, and developed construction costs for the
new trunk lines in the district. Mr. Aasen stated that public
meetings with the property owners will be held and new petitions
circulated. Mr. Sharrah estimates a 40% sign up at this time and
believes an additional 20% will sign up soon. It should be
apparent by the end of November if the district can be formed and
staff may be back at the December meeting.
Mr. Aasen stated that Shearson Lehman Hutton, Inc., the financial
advisors on the Stillwater project have suggested that this Fall
may be an ideal time to sell bonds to finance the project due to
the interest rates being at their lowest point in more than a
year, and short-term taxable reinvestment rates are now higher
than long-term tax exempt rates. They estimate that a maximum of
$20 million can be obtained to support the City's share of cost
and held in a trust account at no cost to the City until such
time that the City is ready to begin construction. Mr. Aasen
explained that the City will not proceed with the sale of bonds
until the City is confident that the Clover Creek Sewer
Assessment District can be formed.
Noting that the project may only cost $16 million, Mayor
Johannessen asked why more money than necessary should be
borrowed.
Public Works Director Galusha stated that staff is still
estimating costs. Mr. Galusha explained that it is better to
borrow more, rather than less, and have to borrow more later.
City Attorney Hays indicated that, if the City borrows more money than necessary, the bonds, if structured correctly, can be paid off without penalty. Assistant City Manager McMurry pointed out that the consultant
has outlined several financial options to follow should Council choose to buy early and take advantage of the low interest rates.
Council Member Dahl noted that the interest rates are low enough
that borrowing $20 million now will be the same as borrowing $17
million later.
CLOSED SESSION
(C-090-100)
Mayor Johannessen stated that, pursuant to California Government
Code Section 54956.9(c), Council will adjourn to closed session
to discuss potential litigation.
At the hour of 10:52 p.m., Mayor Johannessen declared the meeting
adjourned to closed session.
At the hour of 11:10 p.m., Mayor Johannessen reconvened the
meeting to regular session.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Notice of Viacom Cablevision rate adjustment
(T-040-050)
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications
(A-110-140)
Sports & Suds (Linda S. Bleskey & Ewald A. Hamburger)
1250 Hartnell
Grand Slam U.S.A. (Edward Howard & Karen Eunice Brown and
Freda Joy & Robert Harvey Gamsby)
2704 Hartnell Avenue
Sub's To Go (Mohsen H. R. Nazari)
58 Lake Boulevard
Party Shop Liquors (Albert & Nancy J. Baldi)
1822 Eureka Way
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 11:10 p.m., Mayor
Johannessen declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
11/1/88