HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1989-01-03 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers Redding, California January 3, 1989 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney
Hays.
The Invocation was offered by Dr. David Nicholas, President of
the Shasta Bible College.
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, Electric Utility Director
Lindley, Planning and Community Development Director Perry,
Director of Public Works Galusha, Chief of Police Blankenship,
Fire Chief Bailey, Police Captain Alvord, Assistant City Engineer
Lang, Associate Civil Engineer Hastings, Senior Planner Keaney,
Building Official Voges, Housing Administrator Maurer, Risk
Manager Kirkpatrick, Systems Analyst Erwin, Transportation
Coordinator Duryee, Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer, Public
Information Officer Hastings, City Treasurer Linville, City Clerk
Nichols, and Secretary to the City Council Moscatello.
RESOLUTION - Awarding Adrian Mallery the Public Service and
Productivity Award for December 1988
(P-100-200)
Mayor Johannessen stated that Adrian Mallery, employed in the
Utility/Customer Services Department, suggested that a locking
ring device be placed on all electric meters with nonpay accounts
when they are shut off. It is estimated that hundreds of dollars
a month will be saved by stopping nonpay customers from jumping
the meter and using power illegally.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Resolution No. 89-1 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding recognizing the December 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. 89-1 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Johannessen presented a plaque to Mr. Mallery and
congratulated him for his idea.
PRESENTATION TO MERLE HAGGARD - Community Service
(A-050-060)
Mayor Johannessen presented the key to the City to country music
singer Merle Haggard in appreciation for his outstanding service
to the community. For the past two years, Merle Haggard has
given a free concert to those who donated a toy valued at $10 or
more for distribution to underprivileged children in the area for
Christmas.
Mayor Johannessen congratulated Merle Haggard on behalf of the
citizens of Redding and the City Council. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the
Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 22,
1988
Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 28,
1988
Regular Meeting of December 6, 1988
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(B-130-110)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 12, check numbers
140775 through 141120 inclusive, in the amount of $2,199,652,45,
be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 13, check numbers
271216 through 271965 inclusive, in the amount of $758,561.94,
for the period December 11, 1988, through December 24, 1988, be
approved.
TOTAL: $2,958,214.39
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2132, 12kV URD Conductor
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2132, 12kV URD Conductor, be awarded to the second
low bidder, Condumex, in the amount of $72,656.64. The low
bidder took exception to the required delivery date of May 26,
1989; and quoted a delivery date in the first week of September
1989, too late for the Summer 1989 construction season. Funds
for this purchase are included in the 1988/89 budget.
Resolution - Purchase of PG&E Electric Facilities, Annexation
83-6, Highway 44 and Old Oregon Trail
(E-090-020 & A-150-164)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Resolution
No. 89-2 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement, CDA No.
12820, between Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the City of
Redding covering the electric distribution facilities of Pacific
Gas and Electric Company within the unincorporated area known as
the "Old Oregon Trail Area, Annexation No. 83-6," and authorizing
the Mayor to sign all necessary documentation. The total cost
for the facilities is $42,523, including $2,848 for severance.
Funds are available in the 1985 Electric System Project Financing
Program.
Resolution - Transfer of Funds to Purchase 24-Hour Tapes for
Police Department
* (B-130-070 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Risk Manager that Resolution No.
89-3 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 33rd Amendment to the City
Budget Resolution No. 88-235 transferring $400 from the Risk
Management Department to the Police Department for purchase of
additional blank tapes.
Resolution - Transfer of Funds to Purchase Office Furniture for
General Services
* (B-130-070 & B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that
Resolution No. 89-4 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 32nd Amendment
to the City Budget Resolution No. 88-235 transferring $2,500 from
the operating General Services Budget for purchase of work station equipment. Funds budgeted for workstation furniture were inadvertently appropriated as part of the operating budget
instead of the capital outlay portion; and in addition the quote for furniture indicates that an additional $750 is needed.
Resolution - Authorizing Document Destruction
(A-050-055-750)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No.
89-5 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding authorizing the destruction of certain records. All
original documents have been microfilmed or are documents that
have no legal or historical value.
Acceptance of Final Map - Stone Ridge Estates (West end of
Foothill Blvd. and adjacent to the Knolls Development)
(S-100-707-710)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the
Final Map for Stone Ridge Estates, developed by Stone Ridge
Partners, be approved, the Mayor be authorized to sign the
Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk file the map with the
Shasta County Recorder.
Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Final Map and
Improvements, Churn Creek Meadows, Unit 6
* (S-070-230 & S-100-088)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that
Resolution No. 89-6 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation
all of Victor Avenue, Dandelion Drive, and Fiddleneck Drive in
the Churn Creek Meadows Subdivision, Unit No. 6.
It is also recommended that the Final Map for Churn Creek Meadows
Subdivision, Unit No. 6, developed by Nash Construction Co.,
Inc., be filed with the Shasta County Recorder and the
improvements be accepted as satisfactorily completed.
Subdivision Agreement - Use Permit UP-112-88, Drake Homes, Inc. -
Extension of Northpoint Drive
(L-010-390)
As a condition of approval for Use Permit UP-112-88, the
developer, Drake Homes, Inc., was required to dedicate right of
way and either construct or submit a bond for the extension of
Northpoint Drive. The developer has submitted all required data,
signed a subdivision agreement and submitted approved security in
the amount of $59,000. It is the recommendation of the Public
Works Director that the Mayor be authorized to sign the
Subdivision Agreement for Northpoint Apartments.
Acceptance of Final Map - Country Homes, Unit 1, Phase 1, Planned
Development (Southeast Corner of Oasis Road and Gold Hills Drive)
(L-010-210-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the
Final Map for Country Homes, Unit 1, Phase 1, Planned
Development, developed by Country Homes, be approved, the Mayor
be authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreement, and the City
Clerk file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
Resolution Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Improvements,
Village Way Subdivision (West of Lake Blvd. and North of Santa
Rosa Way)
* (S-070-230 & S-100-776)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 89-7 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation
all of Dara Court in the Village Way Subdivision. It is also recommended the the improvements in the Village Way Subdivision, developed by Konocti Developer, Inc., be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk return the securities
to the developer.
Sanitary Sewer Oversizing - Creekside Subdivision, Unit 2 (North
of Girvan Road and East of Olney Creek)
(S-100-113 & W-020-575)
As a condition of approval for the Creekside Subdivision, Unit 2,
the developers, Bonnyview Meadows Investors, were required to
install a ten-inch sanitary sewer line through the subdivision
instead of an eight-inch line. In accordance with the provisions
of Chapter 14.16.240 of the Redding Municipal Code, the City may
contribute to the cost of such oversizing when private developers
construct a trunk sewer at the City's requirement either larger
or deeper than is needed for the private developer's own
development.
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the
City pay the amount of $1,085.58 to the developers for the
oversizing of the required portions of sanitary sewer in the
Creekside Subdivision, Unit 2.
Resolution - Transfer of Funds for State Route 273/Caterpillar
Road Traffic Signal
* (B-130-070 & G-100-070-100 & S-050-100 & T-080-700)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 89-8 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 35th Amendment
to the City budget Resolution No. 88-235 transferring $20,000
from the East Cypress Reconstruction Project for the installation
of a traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 273 and
Caterpillar Road. The City Council authorized the Agreement with
Caltrans on December 6, 1988, and this action will fund the
City's portion of the signalization of State Route 273 and
Caterpillar Road.
Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Survey Monument Covers
* (B-130-070 & S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 89-9 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 34th Amendment
to the City Budget Resolution No. 88-235 appropriating $16,000
for Survey Monument Covers.
Resolution - Releasing Abatement Proceedings on Property Located
at 1801 Cypress Avenue, previously owned by Carol J. Knighten
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
89-10 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding releasing the proceedings of abatement under Chapter 9.36
of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the
City of Redding located at 1801 E. Cypress Avenue, previously
owned by Carol J. Knighten.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, 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 89-1, 89-2, 89-3, 89-4, 89-5, 89-6, 89-7,
89-8, 89-9, and 89-10 are on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
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LUCKY LANE SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1988-1
(A-170-100-345)
Bond Counselor Sperry recalled that Council conducted a public
hearing on this assessment district at which time all protests
were overruled and the contract was awarded to Cox & Cox
Construction, Inc. Mr. Sperry conveyed that letters were sent to
four property owners who were delinquent with their taxes and/or
existing liens pertaining to Dana Drive and Victor Avenue
Assessment District No. 1977-1. Only one property owner brought
the lien current during the allotted time. Consequently, it is
recommended that Council hold a public hearing at 7:p.m.,
Tuesday, February 7, 1989 to consider increases in the amounts of
Assessment Nos. 11, 12, & 17 in order to discharge prior liens on
each such parcel.
Paid and Unpaid List
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Resolution No. 89-11 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding determining assessments
remaining unpaid in the Lucky Lane Sewer Assessment District
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. 89-11 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Resolution No. 89-12 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding of intention to order change
of proceedings to increase Assessment Nos. 11, 12, and 17 and set
a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., February 7, 1989, to consider
same 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. 89-12 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Resolution No. 89-13 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding authorizing solicitation of
bond bids 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. 89-13 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-13-88, by Shasta
Enterprises (Redbank Subdivision)
(L-010-230)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re RZ-13-88.
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 December 28, 1988
Mayor Johannessen stated that he will abstain from commenting or
voting on this issue.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
the Planning Commission recommended the rezoning of Lots 1
through 43 of the Redbank Subdivision from "CO-15-F" Office
District to "CO-15." Mr. Perry stated that it is the applicant's
desire to eliminate the site-plan-review process that results in
a 17 to 24 day delay in getting a building permit, as all of the
existing site-plan-review criteria are also conditions of the
subdivision. It is the recommendation of staff that the property
be rezoned as outlined.
Vice Mayor Carter determined that there were no protests or
comments regarding the rezoning application from the floor.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Memb
er Buffum, 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 Rezoning
Application RZ-13-88:
l. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan.
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land
form.
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use.
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of
Redding, California.
and, ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of
Administrative Review on November 9, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes with Mayor Johannessen abstaining.
Council Member Buffum offered Ordinance No. 1875 for first
reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating
to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding
(RZ-13-88).
PUBLIC HEARING - re Annexation 88-1, Tarmac Road II (South of
Tarmac Road and North of Highway 44)
(A-150-200)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re Annexation 88-1, Tarmac Road II.
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 Housing Administrator Maurer reported that the Shasta Local
Agency Formation Commission approved Annexation 88-1, Tarmac Road
II, and designated the City Council as the agency for the
conducting authority proceedings. It is the recommendation of
staff that if there is not a majority land value protest, Council
adopt the resolution ordering the boundary change.
Mayor Johannessen determined that there were no comments 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 Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Council make the following findings re Annexation
88-1, Tarmac Road II:
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 July 13, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 89-14 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding ordering territory designated
as "Annexation 88-1, Tarmac Road II" annexed to the City of
Redding.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 89-14 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Annexation 88-4, Viking Way (Northeast of
Enterprise Skypark)
(A-150-203)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re Annexation 88-4, Viking Way.
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
Housing Administrator Maurer reported that the Shasta Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approved Annexation 88-4,
Viking Way, and designated the City Council as the agency for the
conducting authority proceedings. Ms. Maurer conveyed that LAFCO
included seven additional parcels in this annexation.
It is the recommendation of staff that if there is not a majority land value protest, Council adopt the resolution ordering the
boundary change. Mayor Johannessen determined that there were no comments from the floor.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Council make the following findings re Annexation
88-4, Viking Way:
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 August 17, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 89-15 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding ordering territory designated
as "Annexation 88-4, Viking Way" annexed to the City of Redding.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 89-15 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Zoning Code Amendments - Administrative
Parcel Map (Section 17.13), Home Occupations (Section 18.49),
Administrative Use Permits (Section 18.51), and Zoning Exceptions
(Section 18.73)
* (L-010-150 & L-010-130 & L-010-390 & L-010-500)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re Zoning Code Amendments.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City
Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated December 27, 1988
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
consideration was given to streamlining the development
permit-review process in order to reduce the time spent in
processing certain types of development permits. Mr. Perry
submitted Code Amendments created to establish an
administrative-permit procedure and briefly reviewed Code
Amendments pertaining to Minor Parcel Maps, Home Occupation
Permits, Administrative Use Permits, and Zoning Exceptions.
Mr. Perry explained that the proposed code amendments identify
several types of variances, use permits, and parcel maps that
normally have relatively minor impacts and are often approved.
An administrative-
permit procedure for specific permits would be established whereby staff and the Director of Planning and Community Development would have the authority to approve or deny the permits. Due process and adequate notice to neighbors would be provided by the permit-
notification procedures, and an appeal would be considered by the
Board of Administrative Review or Planning Commission in much the
same manner as permits are presently processed.
It is the recommendation of both the Planning Commission and
staff that the proposed code amendments be approved and the
ordinances be offered for first reading.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1876 for first
reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 17, Subdivisions, by adding
Chapter 17.13, Administrative Parcel Maps.
Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1877 for first
reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Title 18, Zoning, of the Redding Municipal Code by
adding Chapters 18.49, Home Occupations; 18.51, Administrative
Use Permits; and 18.73, Zoning Exceptions.
ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-12-88, by Terrance Miller
(1434, 1436, 1440, 1448, 1458, 1536, 1548, and 1552 California
Street and 1095 Center Street)
(L-010-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1872 be waived and
the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Carter abstaining.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Ordinance No. 1872 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-12-88)
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - Carter
Ordinance No. 1872 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE - re Pertaining to Commercial Vehicle Parking on City
Streets
(P-030-250)
Transportation Coordinator Duryee recalled that Ordinance No.
1872 was offered for first reading at the meeting of December 20,
1988. He noted that Council expressed concern regarding the
ability to determine the type of commercial vehicle which would
be in violation of the proposed code amendment. It is staff's
intent to restrict the "big rigs" that cause unreasonable noise,
damage to streets, and obscured vision.
Mr. Duryee presented photographs conveying the vehicle types and
sizes to be prohibited. He noted that during the review process,
it was found that vehicle registrations indicate the unladen
vehicle weight; thus, a simple registration check would provide the police officer with the necessary information to determine compliance. Mr. Duryee indicated that of the vehicles reviewed, the unladen weight of vehicles in excess of 11,000 pounds would
exclude small service trucks/vans and the larger dual wheel crew
cab pickups.
It is the recommendation of staff that Ordinance No. 1873 be
reintroduced for first reading as modified to reflect an unladen
weight limit of 11,000 pounds instead of a rated capacity limit
of 1 1/2 tons.
Council Member Buffum complimented staff on a job well done.
Council Member Fulton reintroduced Ordinance No. 1873 for first
reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Chapter 11.24 of the Redding Municipal Code by revising
Section 11.24.070, Commercial Vehicles on City Streets.
ORDINANCE - Pertaining to Sewer Connection Charges and Sewer
Service Charges
* (W-020-590 & W-020-590-075 & L-010-210-695)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1874 be waived and
the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Mayor Johannessen stated that adoption of the ordinance is short
sighted, and it is his hope that Council does not take the easy
way out but thinks of the future and considers the consequences
of having specialized legislation for projects that come before
Council. He conveyed that he is totally opposed to the
ordinance, and adopting the ordinance is a wrong decision.
Council Member Fulton stated that the ordinance is not a piece of
special legislation. Council is updating an ordinance, and it is
an attempt to help those who are trying to create affordable
housing and show appreciation for what they have accomplished.
Council Member Buffum concurred with Council Member Fulton. She
said this is the same type of situation as the reader board sign
issue. Council Member Buffum pointed out that while other
utilities are measured and metered, there is no way to meter
sewage flow. She conveyed that some communities base the sewer
charge on household size. How the house is served, not how the
house is built, is what is important. Council Member Buffum
indicated that Council is making a step toward sewer charge based
on use, and while the ordinance is not perfect, it is close.
Mayor Johannessen stated that the basis for the reduced
connection fee and monthly charge must be established, and no
valid arguments or information have been received that justifies
lowering the cost for Shasta Hills Planned Development. He noted
that homes in Shasta Hills are in the $69,000 to over $100,000+
range and are over 2,000 square feet.
Council Member Dahl said this issue has had ample dialogue and
discussion, and he concurred with the opinions of Council Members
Fulton and Buffum. He pointed out that Shasta Hills is a unique
project and the first of its kind in our community. Council
Member Dahl noted that Council was awarded plaques from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development for encouraging
affordable housing, and Council should continue to encourage
affordable housing. Council Member Carter noted that the proposed ordinance has not
come before Council at an appropriate time, and should have, unfortunately, come under more objective circumstances.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Ordinance No. 1874 be adopted, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code Sections 14.16.070, Sewer Connection Charges, and
14.16.100, Sewer Service Charges.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton
Noes: Council Members - Carter and Johannessen
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 1874 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - 1915 Delinquent Assessment Collections
(A-170)
City Treasurer Linville reported that the Treasurer's Department
assumed responsibility for the collection of 1915 delinquent
assessments this last year. The City may initiate foreclosure
proceedings within 90 to 150 days from the date assessments
become delinquent. Ms. Linville noted that although the City has
been unable to comply within this time frame due to County
reports being incomplete and untimely, the County is working on a
new program to enable them to comply with recent legislation
requiring them to report within 90 days. Those reports should be
ready by the end of January 1989.
Ms. Linville stated that 38 assessor parcels with delinquent 1915
assessments not on payment plans have been earmarked. A list of
these parcels with original assessment billings overdue prior to
1987/88 were submitted to Council. She explained that notices
have been mailed to these property owners, and the County has
placed two notices in the newspaper on delinquent property taxes.
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City
submit foreclosure action to Superior Court and mail letters to
all affected property owners allowing for payments to be made to
the County Treasurer up to the date of Court action. Also, any
property owner requesting a time payment plan should be allowed
to make payments to the City Treasurer bringing their delinquency
current within one year.
Ms. Linville noted that the City is currently paying the
bondholders from the assessment district credit reserve fund, and
there is a risk of depleting the credit reserve fund and being
forced to draw from the general fund.
Council Member Dahl stated that Council should move ahead with
this action; however, another letter should be sent with a
waiting period of 45-60 days before foreclosure action is taken.
Council concurred.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Resolution No. 89-16 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding ordering judicial foreclosure
of delinquent assessments pursuant to the Improvement Bond Act of
1915, and ordering that the Tax Collector be credited with those
assessments.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 89-16 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT - Year Ended June 30, 1988
(B-130-070)
City Manager Christofferson submitted the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 1988. This was an
information item and no action was required.
SUNSET PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER - Development Agreement Amendment
(L-010-100-750)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that Jim
Graves, Graves and Company, submitted a letter requesting
continuance of this item until the City Council meeting of
January 17, 1989.
With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Johannessen stated that
the agenda item regarding the Sunset Plaza Shopping Center
Development Agreement Amendment will be continued to January 17,
1989.
SUNSET PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER - Use Permit UP-62-87, by Jim Graves
(L-010-390)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that Jim
Graves, Graves and Company, submitted a letter requesting
continuance of this item until the City Council meeting of
January 17, 1989.
With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Johannessen stated that
the agenda item regarding the Sunset Plaza Shopping Center Use
Permit UP-62-87 will be continued to January 17, 1989.
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT PROJECT STATUS REPORT - First Quarter,
January 1989
(A-050-125)
Electric Director Lindley submitted the Electric Department
Project Status Report for the first quarter, 1989. This was an
information item and no action was required.
REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Avionics Building Lease
(C-070-010 & A-090-100)
City Manager Christofferson reported that the City of Redding
posted a Notice of Termination on North Star Aviation leased
facilities at the Municipal Airport effective December 16, 1988.
Mr. Christofferson explained that one of those facilities
contains the aircraft avionics shop which was the only one of its
type in the Redding area. Aerotronics Inc. of Billings, Montana
has expressed an interest in leasing the subject building to open
an avionics shop as soon as legally possible. Mr. Christofferson
conveyed that Northstar has not completely vacated the avionics
facility, but it would be prudent to advertise the facilities
availability. It is the recommendation of staff that Council
authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an
Avionics shop at the Municipal Airport.
Council Member Buffum asked if the Airports Commission has been
involved with this issue and if others have expressed an interest
in the facility. Mr. Christofferson stated that the Commission has not been involved with the RFP process because of the urgent timeline. Mr. Christofferson noted that Aerotronics Inc. would like to be
in operation by March 1, 1989, in order to qualify for service to
the Forest Service in the Summer of 1989. He emphasized that
staff will bring this back at the next meeting, and the progress
of this process will be determined by the City of Redding gaining
control of the facility. Mr. Christofferson conveyed that no
other avionics firm of the same caliber as Aerotronics Inc. has
expressed an interest in the facility.
Ginne Mistal, Airports Commissioner, noted that a Red Bluff
individual expressed interest in the avionics facility, as well
as becoming a fixed base operator (FBO). She said it is
important that the RFP process be pursued. Ms. Mistal suggested
that the Airports Commission call a special meeting to develop
some criteria and policy regarding the area in front of the
facility, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), etc., before
a new FBO is there. Commissioner Mistal stated that a meeting
could be called by Thursday, January 5, 1989.
Council Member Buffum noted that the Airports Commission could
meet to discuss policy and staff could pursue the RFP process
concurrently.
Ms. Mistal emphasized that the Airports Commission is not
interested in operations, only policy.
Council Member Carter emphasized that there is now no other
avionics facility in the north State other than Chico.
City Attorney Hays conveyed that Council can address the Airports
Commission's policy statement at the Council retreat being held
January 7, 1989.
Brian Dyer, 4111 Brentwood, representing Aerotronics, Inc.,
Billings, Montana, conveyed that Aerotronics is very interested
in opening an avionics facility at the Airport. It is
Aerotronics' intent to initially serve a 200 mile radius and then
continue expanding. Three to four local people will be employed
and with expansion, six to eight. Mr. Dyer explained that it is
very important that Aerotronics be in place by March 1 to qualify
for Forest Service work. He explained that the building needs
extensive work, equipment needs to calibrated, and the FAA will
not consider Aerotronics until they are located in a facility.
With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Johannessen authorized the
Airports Commission to call a special meeting to discuss Airports
policy and Council will consider that policy at the adjourned
meeting of January 7.
Council concurred.
PUBLIC WORKS QUARTERLY REPORT - First Quarter 1989
(A-050-300)
Director of Public Works Galusha presented the Public Works
Quarterly Report for the first quarter 1989. This was an
information item and no action was required.
MASTER WATER PLAN - Selection of Consultant
(W-030-300)
Public Works Director Galusha reported that three firms responded
to the request for proposals for the preparation of the Master
Water Plan update. Mr. Galusha conveyed that a review and selection team is being formed, and Council is welcome to select a member of Council to serve on the team to assist in the selection of a consultant to prepare the Master Water Plan
update.
Mr. Galusha explained that staff is doing a lot of the work on
the Master Water Plan Update, it will be a joint effort with the
consultant. He explained that staff will have the capability to
update the Plan in the future. Mr. Galusha pointed out that it
is important to have an outside consultant review the Plan,
especially water quality standards.
Mayor Johannessen stated that he will sit on the consultant
selection team.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
State Supreme Court Appointment
(A-050-060)
Council Member Carter stated that Judge Fred Marler is being
considered by Governor Deukmejian for an appointment to the State
Supreme Court. He asked Council to authorize the transmittal of
a letter to the Governor in support of Judge Marler. Council
Member Carter noted that Judge Marler is currently sitting on the
California State Court of Appeals, Third District, and is an
attorney from Redding. He noted that there has not been a State
Supreme Court appointment north of Sacramento since 1939.
With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Johannessen authorized a
letter to Governor Deukmejian in support of the appointment of
Judge Fred Marler to the State Supreme Court.
CARL ARNESS' COMMENTS
(W-020-590 & W-020-590-075 & L-010-210-695)
Carl Arness referenced the assigning of 3/4 Household Equivalent
to affordable housing and noted that Council must consider the
action versus the reaction. Mr. Arness noted that it is
important that Council base their decisions on good data. He
emphasized that if staff's data is good, Council should use it
and rely on it, and keep staff from running in circles.
CLOSED SESSION
(C-090-020 & C-090-050)
Mayor Johannessen declared that Council will adjourn to Closed
Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
to discuss the settlement of a claim for damages/personal injury
filed by Regina Sutherland; Claim No. 88-0112.
At the hour of 8:10 p.m., Mayor Johannessen declared the meeting
adjourned to closed session.
At the hour of 8:19 p.m., Mayor Johannessen reconvened the
meeting.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association - Publicity
(B-130-030-700)
Letter from Wintu Audubon Society, Redding California, stating
opposition to the construction of a new Civic Center at Benton
Ranch (C-070-010-020) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:20, p.m., Mayor
Johannessen declared the meeting adjourned to 3:15 p.m., January
5, 1989, at the Red Lion Inn located at 1830 Hilltop Drive,
Redding.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
1/3/89