HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1989-02-21 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers Redding, California February 21, 1989 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney
Hays.
The Invocation was offered by Reverend Peter Gault of the Good
News Rescue Mission.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johannessen with the
following Council Members present: Carter and Fulton. Council
Members Buffum and Dahl were absent.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City
Manager McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works
Galusha, Director of the Electric Utility Lindley, Chief of
Police Blankenship, Director of Finance Downing, Director of
General Services Masingale, Senior Planner Keaney, Senior
Associate Planner King, Assistant Finance Director Sundin-Gruber,
Risk Manager Kirkpatrick, Assistant Director of General Services
Kohn, Litter Abatement Officer Roach, Science Museum Director
Howe, City Treasurer Linville, City Clerk Nichols, and Secretary
to the City Council Moscatello.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the
Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 26,
1989
Regular Meeting of February 7, 1989
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(B-130-110)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 15, check numbers
141967 through 142410 inclusive, in the amount of $1,226,977.92,
be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 16, check numbers
273280 through 273932 inclusive, in the amount of $626,280.85,
and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the amount of $122,444.38, for
the period January 22, 1989 through February 04, 1989, be
approved.
TOTAL: $1,975,703.15
Treasurer's Report - January 1989
(B-l30-l50)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $18,296,615.52
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust and Funds of Related Entities - $69,050,149.07
Resolution - Convention Center User Charges for Service
(F-205-600 & A-050-040)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that
Resolution No. 89-56 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding amending its schedule of fees and service
charges for the Redding Convention Center.
Set Public Hearing - Rezoning Application RZ-16-87, by FHK
Investments (Northwest corner of Lake Boulevard and Highway 273)
(L-010-230)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., March 7, 1989, to consider Rezoning
Application RZ-16-87. Set Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment Application
GPA-12-87, Airport Area Plan Amendment (South of Redding
Municipal Airport between Fig Tree Lane and the Sacramento River) (G-030-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., March 21, 1989, to consider General
Plan Amendment GPA-12-87.
Annexation 89-4 - Abernathy Lane
(A-150-209)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Council
authorize staff to contact other property owners in the area to
determine interest in annexation, refer Annexation Request 89-4,
Abernathy Lane, to Departments for review and comment, to the
Board of Administrative Review for an environmental
determination, and to the Planning Commission for prezoning.
Annexation 89-5 - Buckeye Area
(A-150-210)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Department that Council
authorize staff to contact other property owners in the area to
determine interest in annexation, refer Annexation Request 89-5,
Buckeye Area, to Departments for review and comment, to the Board
of Administrative Review for an environmental determination, and
to the Planning Commission for prezoning.
Nomination for Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement
Award - Northern Valley Catholic Social Services
(G-100-030-033)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Department that Northern
Valley Catholic Social services be nominated for the Audrey
Nelson Community Development Achievement Award and authorize the
City Manager to submit the nomination to the National Community
Development Association. The award was established to recognize
exemplary uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
which address the needs of families, homes, and neighborhoods.
The Adolescent Parent Counseling Program is run by Northern
Valley Catholic Social Services and funded by the CDBG program.
Resolution - Letter Agreement with Northern California Power
Agency
(E-090-160 & E-120-400)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Resolution
No. 89-57 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the
Letter Agreement between the City of Redding and the Northern
California Power Agency (NCPA) for assistance in performing
select tasks associated with City's participation in the
California Energy Commission's Electricity Report 8 Proceedings,
not to exceed $17,500.00. Funds are included in the fiscal year
88-89 budget.
Resolution - Purchase of PG&E's Electric Facilities - Annexation
80-14, Hawley Road Area
(E-090-020 & A-150-123)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Resolution
No. 89-58 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement, CDA
No. 12826R, 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 "Hawley Road Area, Annexation No. 80-14," and
authorizing the Mayor to sign all necessary documentation. The
total cost for the facilities is $96,195, including $7,127 for
severance. Funds are included in the 1985 Electric System
Project Financing Program for this purchase. Resolution - Purchase of Control Equipment for Airport 230/115kV
Substation (B-050-100 & E-090-140-050)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Resolution
No. 89-59 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the purchase of a Remote Terminal Unit
(RTU), as a single vendor item, from Ilex Systems, Inc. to
integrate the Airport 230/115KV Substation into the existing
system control and data acquisition system, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign all necessary documentation. The purchase price of
the RTU is in the amount of $15,359.06 and funds from the 1985
Electric System Project Financing will be used.
Resolution - Job Definition for Public Safety Dispatcher
(P-100-050-130)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Services Director that
Resolution No. 89-60 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding modifying the job definition for Public
Safety Dispatchers in the Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Redding and the Redding Public Safety Dispatchers
Association. The typing requirement will be reduced from 45 to
30 words per minute.
Resolution - Modifying Employee Classification and Salary Plan to
Include the Position of Crime Analyst
(P-100-320)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Services Director that
Resolution No. 89-61, be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution No. 86-147,
partially amended by Resolution Nos. 87-12, 87-48, 87-115,
87-212, 87-213, 87-249, 88-4, 88-12, 88-31, 88-42, 88-174,
88-236, 88-246, 88-267, 88-369, and 88-412 by (1) deleting the
existing Employee Classification Schedule and Salary Plan as of
Midnight, March 4, 1989; and (2) establishing a new Employee
Classification Schedule and Salary Plan as set forth in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto, effective March 5, 1989.
A Career Criminal Apprehension Program Grant application with the
Office of Criminal Justice Planning was approved and calls for
establishing a Crime Analysis Unit. The classification title of
Crime Analyst will be added to the Employee Classification and
Salary Plan.
Resolution - Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Redding
and Peace Officers Association of Redding
(P-100-050-120)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Services Director that
Resolution No. 89-62 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving the provisions of the Memorandum
of Understanding between the City of Redding and the Peace
Officers Association of Redding miscellaneous employees with
respect to certain non-safety employees of the Police Department
of the City of Redding, effective January 26, 1989.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2133, Retube York Centrifugal
Chiller - Redding Convention Center
(B-050-100 & A-070-020)
It is the recommendation of the Auditorium Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2133, retube York HT-230 Centrifugal Chiller, be
awarded to the sole bidder, York International Corporation, in
the amount of $24,693. Funds for this purchase are included in
the fiscal year 1988-89 budget.
Resolution - Proclaiming Community Tree Planting Day March 8,
1989, and Arbor Week, March 7 - 14, 1989
(A-050-060-600 & A-050-220-075)
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director
that Resolution No. 89-63 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding declaring March 8, 1989, as
Community Tree Planting Day, otherwise known as Arbor Day; and
March 7 through 14, 1989, as Arbor Week.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 1287, Hydroelectric
Generating Plant at Whiskeytown Dam (Tasks I and II)
(B-050-020 & E-120-070-825)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 1287 (Job No. 9199), Hydroelectric Generating Plant,
awarded to Brown-Boveri Corporation, be accepted as
satisfactorily completed as of January 25, 1989, and the City
Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final
contract price is $3,757,659.14. The project was provisionally
accepted as completed on September 2, 1986, in order to allow the
City to begin operating the plant for the purpose of producing
revenue.
Acceptance of Final Map - Indian Hills, Unit 4 Subdivision, by
David A. Huber (Summit Drive south of Benton Airpark)
(S-100-310)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the
Final Map for Indian Hills, Unit 4 Subdivision, developed by
David A. Huber, 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 Improvements, Shasta
View Manor Subdivision, by Brian and Sandra Burk (North of State
Route 44 and East of the Northerly Extension of Shasta View)
* (S-070-230 & S-100-700)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 89-64 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation
all of Fancy Oaks Drive and Charade Way in the Shasta View Manor
Subdivision.
It is also recommended that the improvements in the Shasta View
Manor Subdivision, developed by Brian and Sandra Burk, be
accepted as satisfactorily completed, but the City Clerk be
instructed not to return the securities to the developer until
all items have been completed.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, that all the foregoing items on the Consent
Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution Numbers 89-56, 89-57, 89-58, 89-59, 89-60, 89-61,
89-62, 89-63, and 89-64 are on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
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REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION
(C-090-100)
Mayor Johannessen stated that pursuant to California Government
Code Section 54956.9(a), Council will adjourn to closed session
to discuss personnel matters. At the hour of 7:05 p.m., Mayor Johannessen declared the meeting adjourned. At the hour of 8:25 p.m., Mayor Johannessen reconvened the
meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Kathleen Callan
(E-020)
A letter was received from Kathleen Callan, a science teacher at
Sequoia Middle School in Redding, stating that her students have
been raising salmon in the classroom for release into the wild as
part of a State Grant under the Adopt a Stream Program. Ms.
Callan explained that the class, in cooperation with the Carter
House and the California Department of Fish and Game, would like
to begin a cleanup and salmon restoration effort on Sulphur
Creek. She is requesting Council's support of the project. A
letter from the Department of Fish and Game supporting the
program was also submitted.
City Manager Christofferson noted that the property is under the
ownership of the Redding Redevelopment Agency and it would be
appropriate to refer the letter to the Agency for concurrence.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, to encourage the student's program to cleanup and
restore salmon to Sulphur Creek, give the project Council's full
support, and refer the letter to the Redding Redevelopment
Agency for concurrence. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Letter from the Greater Redding Area Chamber of Commerce
(A-110-100)
A letter was received from the Greater Redding Area Chamber of
Commerce requesting permission to sell beer and wine on March 9,
1989, at the Carter House Science Museum during the "Business
After Hours." The request has the approval of the Chief of
Police Blankenship.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, approving the Greater Redding Area Chamber of
Commerce's request to sell beer and wine March 9, 1989, at the
Carter House Science Museum during the "Business After Hours."
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Letter from the Shasta Girls Fastpitch League
(P-050-600)
A letter was received from the Shasta Girls Fastpitch League
stating that the League has the approval of the Enterprise School
District to build a softball field on land south of Parsons
Junior High School, providing the City of Redding will maintain
the facility. The League is requesting that the City assist the
League and maintain the facility.
City Manager Christofferson suggested that Council refer this
item to staff for further review and consideration.
Mayor Johannessen stated that it is the concurrence of Council to
refer this item to staff.
LUCKY LANE SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1988-1
(A-170-100-3750
Director of Public Works Galusha stated that the property owner of Assessment No. 12 in the Lucky Lane Sewer Assessment District
reinstated the lien prior to the public hearing before Council on February 7, 1989, and it is, therefore, the recommendation of
staff that Council adopt a new resolution amending Resolution No.
89-11.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, that Resolution No. 89-65 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution
No. 89-11 determining assessments remaining unpaid in the Lucky
Lane Sewer Assessment District No. 1988-1.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution No. 89-65 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Sunset Plaza Partnership Development
Agreement Amendment Request (Eureka Way and Highway 299)
(L-010-100-750)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re the Sunset Plaza Development Agreement.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City
Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated February 16, 1989
Senior Planner Keaney recalled that Council set a public hearing
to modify the Development Agreement with Sunset Plaza Partnership
because the Agreement became null and void for failure of the
developer to close escrow. A modified Agreement to extend the
purchase requirement until July 15, 1989, and to extend the
close-of-escrow date until August 31, 1989, was submitted to
Council for consideration.
Mayor Johannessen determined there were no comments from the
floor.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1880 for first
reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Ordinance No. 1821, which adopted the Development
Agreement with Sunset Plaza Partnership, pursuant to the
procedures and requirements established in Resolution No. 81-87.
ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-16-88, by Jeff Mora (5323
Cedars Road)
(L-010-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1878 be
waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full
title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, that Ordinance No. 1878 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-16-88)
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Ordinance No. 1878 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-17-88, by City of Redding
(Lake Forest Estates Subdivision, Units 2, 3, and 4
(L-010-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1879 be
waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full
title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, that Ordinance No. 1879 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-17-88).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Ordinance No. 1879 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
* (L-040-300 & L-040-070)
City Manager Christofferson stated that AB8 would require the
wearing of helmets while operating a motorcycle, and the League
of California Cities as well as Redding's Police Department and
other Police Chiefs support this bill. It is recommended that
Council support this bill.
Mr. Christofferson relayed that S210 would mandate that all local
employees hired after January 1, 1990, be included in the Social
Security system, and it is recommended that Council oppose S210.
In response to Mayor Johannessen's inquiry, Mr. Christofferson
stated that the City would then be required to contribute to both
the Social Security system and the Public Employees Retirement
System.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, supporting AB8 and opposing S210 and authorizing
staff to prepare the appropriate letters to legislators for the
Mayor's signature. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER
(C-070-010-050)
City Manager Christofferson recalled that staff has been working
on a replacement for the gun club facility that was located near
the City's landfill. Staff has been investigating the Hunt Ranch
property located fifteen miles east of the City off Oak Run Road.
The asking price of the 3000 acre Hunt Ranch is $1,000,000, and the City's appraisal set a value at about 75% of that figure.
Mr. Christofferson noted that the Gun Club also favors the site if their interest in the Clear Creek Site does not work out. Mr. Christofferson explained that the area is large enough to
accommodate a full law enforcement firearms training facility,
gun club, public areas and other recreational activities. The
California Department of Fish and Game has expressed interest in
a joint project that would dedicate a major portion of the upper
and northern area of the ranch for a game preserve and has
earmarked $200,000 for funding such a venture. He conveyed that
additional funds which may be utilized for development, but not
for land purchase, may be available under the Pittman Robinson
Act. Mr. Christofferson conveyed that the Sheriff's office may
be able to free up limited assets seizure money dedicated for law
enforcement purposes.
Mr. Christofferson indicated that there is a potential legal
cloud on the Hunt property based on a dispute between the County
of Shasta and the property owner; however, this does not seem to
be an insurmountable hurdle.
Mr. Christofferson noted that staff contacted local agencies who
may be interested in using the facility; and although none said
money was available to put towards the purchase and construction
of the facility, the agencies relayed that money was available
for fees and use of the property. He explained that staff is
trying to develop an income stream to service the debt.
Mr. Christofferson reviewed several preliminary steps toward the
acquisition of the Hunt property and recommended that staff
proceed if Council is interested. Mr. Christofferson conveyed
that the action staff takes will not obligate the City to
purchase the property.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, authorizing staff to undertake the following
preliminary steps for the Hunt Ranch: proceed to secure
appropriate zoning and use permits; determine extent of the legal
cloud on property; prepare draft agreement with the California
Department of Fish and Game for joint use of the property; begin
price negotiations with property owner; conduct noise tests;
develop specific plan for utilization of property; develop
financing methods; explore environmental considerations; and
explore the availability of Pittman Robinson funds. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
ADJOURNMENT
At the hour of 8:47 p.m., Mayor Johannessen declared that Council
will adjourn to hold a meeting of the Housing Authority and the
Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority.
At the hour of 8:56 p.m., Mayor Johannessen reconvened the City
Council meeting.
RESOLUTION - 1989 Equipment Financing
(R-015-300-200)
Director of Finance Downing recalled that Council directed staff
to work with Bateman Eichler, Hill Richards to structure a debt
issue to be used to refinance high-interest equipment obligations
of the City and finance the purchase of solid waste removal
equipment. It is the recommendation of staff that the City enter
into a lease purchase financing arrangement with the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority to pay off high interest equipment obligations and purchase the needed sanitation equipment. MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, that Resolution No. 89-66 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the form of
an Equipment Lease, an Agency Agreement, a Declaration of Paying
Agency, a Certificate Purchase Agreement, and an Official
Statement and authorizing the execution and delivery thereof; and
authorizing certain other actions in connection with a Lease
Purchase Financing. Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution No. 89-66 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-14-88 - Westgate Subdivision Unit 4,
Phase 2, by Jaxon Baker
(S-l00-787)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 23.4 acres into 53 single-family lots,
located west of Buenaventura Avenue and north of Mt. Ashland
Avenue, described as Tentative Subdivision Map S-14-88. A map of
the area and a copy of the conditions of approval were submitted
to Council. This was an information item.
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-20-88 - Lancer Hills Subdivision,
Unit 2, by Creative Living
(S-l00-433)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 4.0 acres into 10 multiple-family lots,
located at the easterly terminus of Burton Drive, described as
Tentative Subdivision Map S-20-88. A map of the area and a copy
of the conditions of approval were submitted to Council. This
was an information item.
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-21-88 - Oak Mesa Subdivision, by
Robert Giertz
(S-l00-536)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 21.8 acres into 59 single-family lots,
located south of Old Alturas Road and east of Churn Creek Road,
described as Tentative Subdivision Map S-21-88. A map of the
area and a copy of the conditions of approval were submitted to
Council. This was an information item.
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-22-88 - Long Drive Estates, by Don
McElwain
(S-l00-440)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 5.0 acres into 15 single-family lots,
located at 670 Woodacre Drive, described as Tentative Subdivision
Map S-22-88. A map of the area and a copy of the conditions of
approval were submitted to Council. This was an information
item.
ELECTRONIC READER BOARD COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
(C-110-100 & L-010-500)
Mayor Johannessen stated that Council is very thankful to the
Reader Board Committee for their time and work to determine if electronic reader boards should be allowed, and if allowed, what regulations should be adopted to regulate their design and operation.
Ted Landis, spokesperson for the Electronic Reader Board
Committee, submitted the committee's recommendation to Council.
Mr. Landis stated that the committee recommends that the Cypress
Auto Sign be removed for the following reasons: it is not energy
efficient; it is too high, too bright, too big and contrary to
the character of Redding; the sign sets a precedent for more
signs; and the location of the sign is detrimental to the
environment and creates an unfair visual dominance over other
nearby business advertising. It is recommended that no more
signs like it be approved.
Mr. Landis conveyed that the committee is divided over whether
all electronic reader board signs should be prohibited. If the
City decides that these signs should not be totally prohibited,
then the sign moratorium should remain in effect until the
committee can make recommendations on the scope of the standards.
It is also recommended that the make-up of the committee include
those who have technological background in electronic reader
boards as well as other forms of advertising that may have an
equal or greater visual impact.
Mr. Landis relayed that there should be some coordination between
Shasta County and the cities regarding signage along Interstate 5
and Highway 299.
Mayor Johannessen stated that this matter is still under
consideration and will be discussed further when a full Council
is present.
VIACOM CABLEVISION ANNUAL FRANCHISE REVIEW
(T-040-050)
Senior Planner Keaney conveyed that the City conducts an annual
franchise agreement review with Viacom Cablevision. The annual
review was submitted to Council. Mr. Keaney stated that Viacom
has performed well under the new franchise agreement; and
although there are some items which still need to be done, staff
believes these things can be accomplished in a short time. It is
the recommendation of staff that Council accept the report and
direct staff to continue to work with Viacom on the areas that
have not been completed. Mr. Keaney noted that signal quality is
generally acceptable; however, staff suggests that funds be
budgeted next year for a technical check.
Mayor Johannessen determined that Council accepts the report and
directed staff to continue working with Viacom to complete all
items of the agreement.
AMENDMENT TO TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-22-87 - Hidden Hills
Subdivision, by Springwater Development Company
(S-l00-273)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission approved an
amendment to the tentative map granting permission to subdivide
52 acres into 120 single-family lots and 15 duplex lots on
property located north of the Tanglewood Subdivision and south of
Boulder Creek, described as Tentative Subdivision Map S-22-87. A
map of the area and a copy of the conditions of approval were
submitted to Council. Mr. Keaney explained that the amendment consists of a reconfiguration of the subdivision's street pattern and a reduction in the number of dwelling units; however, the amendment
also provides the option to establish a benefit district for the
construction of Bodenhamer Boulevard between Churn Creek Road and
College View Drive. The Commission approved the option of
establishing a Mello-Roos district to accumulate the funds
necessary to construct the road at a future time. Mr. Keaney
noted that this item may come before Council again if the
applicant pursues the Mello-Roos option. This was an information
item.
AMENDMENT TO TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-11-87 - Country Heights
Subdivision, by Paul Edgren
(S-l00-108)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission approved an
amendment to the tentative subdivision map which granted permis-
sion to subdivide 89 acres into 151 single-family lots, located
west of Howard Drive and south of Canyon Creek, described as
Tentative Subdivision Map S-11-87. The amendment added two
additional lots and expanded the westerly boundary to add 0.4
acre to a proposed 1.1 acre park and added 1.9 acres of public
open space. A map of the area and a copy of the conditions of
approval were submitted to Council. This was an information
item.
LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN - Consultant Selection
(G-030-070)
Senior Planner Keaney recalled that staff circulated a Request
for Proposals to rewrite the Land Use Element of the General
Plan. Two proposals were received, and it is the consensus of
the interview committee that the contract be awarded to the
Center for Planning and Geographic Analysis. It is the
recommendation of staff that Council authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with the Center for Planning and
Geographic Analysis at a cost not to exceed $20,116, and
authorize staff to prepare a contract amendment up to $3,000 to
do one or two newsletters and a community survey should it be
determined desirable.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
contract with the Center for Planning and Geographic Analysis at
a cost not to exceed $20,116, and authorizing staff to prepare a
contract amendment up to $3,000 to do one or two newsletters and
a community survey should it be determined desirable. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS
REPORTS
(A-050-250)
Senior Planner Keaney submitted the Planning and Community
Development Department Monthly Status Reports for the month of
January. The status reports include (1) Redevelopment
activities; (2) Housing activities; (3) Annexations; (4) Planning
applications; (5) Building applications, and (6) Cable
activities. This was an information item and no action was
required.
SIGN ORDINANCE REVISION AND STUDY (C-110-100 & L-010-500)
Senior Planner Keaney recalled that Council continued consideration of this item until tonight's meeting in order to first receive the report of the Electronic Reader Board
Committee. Noting that Council received the report earlier
tonight, it is the recommendation of staff that Council appoint a
committee and retain a consultant to proceed with a comprehensive
review of the sign ordinance.
In response to Council Member Fulton's inquiry, Mr. Keaney stated
that $15,000 has been budgeted for consultant services.
Council Member Fulton asked if reader boards will be part of the
review, and Mr. Keaney responded affirmatively.
Mayor Johannessen noted that Council may ask the Reader Board
Committee to participate on the sign ordinance review committee.
Mr. Landis encouraged Council to seek professionals who are
knowledgeable of signage. He conveyed that the committee also
recommends that a full time committee be selected to follow up
and guide signage.
Mayor Johannessen determined that it is the consensus of Council
to include the Reader Board Committee's report and
recommendations with the sign ordinance study.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, authorizing staff to submit a list of candidates
to Council for a sign ordinance review committee and authorizing
staff to prepare and circulate a request for proposal for
consulting services for the sign ordinance review. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds for Sacramento River Trail
Feeder Fencing
* (B-130-070 & P-050-460-700 & L-010-410)
Senior Planner Keaney advised Council that the Planning
Commission approved a variance application for Ann Hocking at
property located at 350 Overhill Drive. As part of its approval,
the Commission required dedication of a pedestrian easement
across the back of the property to allow access for people to the
Sacramento River Trail from along Overhill Drive, Mary Street,
and Shasta High School. It is the recommendation of staff that
$800 be appropriated to construct a chain link fence across the
back of Mrs. Hocking's property.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, that Resolution No. 89-67 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 41st Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 88-235
appropriating $800 from the General Fund unappropriated fund
balance for the construction of a fence along west property line
350 Overhill Drive.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum and Dahl
Resolution No. 89-67 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE - Pertaining to Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Vendors
(C-110-100)
Chief of Police Blankenship recalled that Council enacted an ordinance on March 1, 1988, with the intent to assist the Police
Department in tracking stolen property, apprehending criminals who sell stolen goods, and returning property to victims. The ordinance was enacted with a sunset date of March 1, 1989, at
which time Council wanted to reconsider the effectiveness of the
ordinance.
Chief Blankenship stated that the ordinance has enhanced
communication between the police and merchants. Merchants are
reporting possible stolen property and suspicious persons, and
the Police Department has made one conviction which would not
have been possible without the ordinance.
Noting that he has not received any complaints about the
ordinance, Mayor Johannessen asked if the Police Department has
received any complaints. Chief Blankenship responded no.
Council Member Carter recalled that he strenuously opposed the
enactment of this ordinance. He conveyed that he has not
received any complaints. Council Member Carter noted that the
ordinance was reviewed by the public and amended by staff several
times, and the final ordinance was very different from what it
started out to be.
In response to Council Member Fulton's inquiry, City Attorney
Hays stated that the ordinance before Council tonight is
virtually identical to the first ordinance but the sunset clause
has been removed.
Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1881 for first
reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending portions of Title 6--Business Taxes, Licenses and
Regulations--of the Redding Municipal Code pertaining to
Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Vendors.
SOLID WASTE DIVISION - Equipment Needs
(S-020)
General Services Director Masingale stated that the Solid Waste
Division is in need of equipment. Mr. Masingale explained that
the Division's request to purchase equipment was delayed until
the proposed solid waste rate increase was approved and scheduled
for implementation March 1, 1989. Mr. Masingale reviewed the
equipment request as stated in the General Services Director's
Report to Council dated February 15, 1989. Mr. Masingale noted
that the Division is not requesting additional equipment, but
replacement of worn out vehicles and equipment. He explained
that funds in the amount of $2,038,000 have been budgeted for
these purchases through the 1989 Equipment Financing program.
Council Member Carter reiterated that the Solid Waste Division's
equipment is worn out. He said it is important that the public
understands that the rate increase is not related to the
implementation of the automated collection system, but to many
other things. Council Member Carter suggested that Mr. Masingale
draft a letter to the editor explaining the issues. He pointed
out that without the automated system, the rate increase would
have been higher.
Mr. Masingale state that he would be happy to write a letter. He
noted that the equipment started wearing out five to six years
ago.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, approving the purchase of Solid Waste Division equipment in the amount of $2,038,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary agreements. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications
(A-110-140)
Art's (George William, Jr. & Marlene Carol Birt)
1730 California Street
Public Utilities Commission
(S-050-350)
Application by Redwood Empire Lines to increase fares and
rates
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Civic Center Site Selection
(C-050-025 & C-070-010-020 & A-050-060-350)
Chairman of the Planning Commission Darrell Burrell, 5705 Fagan
Drive, stated that he is here on behalf of the Planning
Commission, to express their concern that the Commission has not
been invited to participate in the early discussion and
investigation into the site selection of the Civic Center
Complex. Mr. Burrell noted that the Planning Commission and
Council should remain impartial throughout the investigative
process and part of that process should involve referring
important land use issues to the Commission for independent
observations and recommendations which Council can use in making
its final decision. Mr. Burrell asked Council to give the
Commission the opportunity to get involved.
Council Member Carter stated that the Planning Commission, as
well as the Recreation and Parks Commission and all elements of
people in Redding should be included.
Recreation and Parks Commissioner Klaseen concurred that the
Recreation and Parks Commission should also get involved.
Mayor Johannessen recommended that the public meeting on February
28, 1989, regarding the civic site selection be held as a joint
meeting of the City Council, Planning Commission, and Recreation
and Parks Commission. Council concurred and requested that the
City Clerk place a Display Ad concerning the public information
meeting in the Record Searchlight.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:50 p.m., Mayor
Johannessen declared the meeting adjourned to 6:00 p.m., February
28, 1989, at the Redding Convention Center to hold a public
meeting regarding the Benton Ranch/Parkview Avenue Civic Center
Site.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
2/21/89