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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
Redding, California
October 17, 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 of the Shasta Bible
College.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carter with the following
Council Members present: Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and
Carter.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager
McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Director of the Electric Utility Lindley,
Director of Planning and Community Development Perry, Acting Director
of Public Works Aasen, Fire Chief Bailey, Police Captain McKinnie,
Director of Finance Downing, Director of Parks and Recreation Riley,
Associate Civil Engineer Hastings, Senior Planner Keaney, Director of
Personnel Services Bristow, Director of Information Systems Kelley,
Housing Administrator Maurer, Senior Associate Planner King, Director
of Airports Ruff, Recreation Supervisor Sherer, Senior Assistant
Planner Hanson, Chief Planning Technician Warren, Transportation
Coordinator Duryee, Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer, Science Museum
Director Howe, Police Investigator Reed, City Treasurer Linville,
Secretary to the Planning Commission Dent, Executive Secretaries Rupp
and Belgeri, Accounting Specialist O'Connor, Secretary Stenographers
Diaz, Pizzi, Dunham, Alvord, and Huskey, Clerks Schmidt, Kraft,
Andrews and Erickson, City Clerk Nichols, and Secretary to the City
Council Moscatello.
RESOLUTION
- Proclaiming October 22-28, 1989, as "Red Ribbon Week"
(A-050-060-600)
Students from the Sycamore School "Just Say No" club addressed Council
and sought support for a resolution proclaiming October 22-28 as "Red
Ribbon Week." The students stated that Red Ribbon Week focuses on the
prevention of alcohol and drug abuse through awareness and education.
On behalf of Council, Mayor Carter thanked the students for appearing
and expressed appreciation for their efforts.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Resolution No. 89-336, be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming October 22-28, 1989,
as "Red Ribbon week."
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and
Carter
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 89-336 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Awarding the Public Service and Productivity Award to Ron
Keown for October 1989
(P-100-200)
Mayor Carter stated that the Judging Committee has selected Ron Keown
for the October 1989 Employee of the Month. Mr. Keown designed a
console to carry pre-fire plans, extra radios, spare batteries, books,
etc., for the Battalion Chief's command vehicle. The console was made
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from oak and approximately $2,700 was saved by building the console
himself.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Resolution No. 89-337 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding recognizing the October 1989
"Employee of the Month" in the City's Public Service and Productivity
Award Program.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and
Carter
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 89-337 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Carter congratulated Mr. Keown and presented him with a plaque.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent
Calendar:
Approval of Minutes
- Special Meeting of August 30, 1989
Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 26, 1989
Regular Meeting of October 3, 1989
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 07, check numbers 149229
through 149560 inclusive, in the amount of $2,801,922.43, be approved
and paid, and Payroll Register No. 07, check numbers 285306 through
285960 inclusive, in the amount of $701,027.66, and Automatic Payroll
Deposits in the amount of $148,832.25, for the period September 17,
1989, through September 30, 1989, be approved.
TOTAL: $3,651,782.34
Treasurer's Report
- September 1989
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $26,547,838.61
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust and Funds of Related Entities - $94,602,469.81
Resolution
- Senior Citizen's Hall Renovation
* (B-130-070 & C-050-700)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that Resolution
No. 89-338 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 7th Amendment to the City Budget
Resolution No. 89-286 appropriating $7,500 for renovation of the
Senior Citizen Center Restroom.
Resolution
- Country Heights Park Design and Inspection
* (B-130-070 & P-050)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution No.
89-339 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 10th Amendment to the City Budget
Resolution No. 89-286 appropriating $10,000 for the Country Heights
Park Project to provide for design and inspection.
Resolution
- Convention Center and Museum and Art Center Debt Service
* (B-130-070 & C-050-050 & C-050-450)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that Resolution
No. 89-340 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
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Redding approving and adopting the 11th Amendment to the City Budget
Resolution No. 89-286 appropriating $19,800 for loan and bond payments
by the Convention Center and the Redding Museum and Art Center.
Job Classification Change
- Purchasing Division
(P-100-320)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that the new
budgeted position in the Purchasing Division be reclassified from
Intermediate Clerk to Intermediate Account Clerk.
Resolution
- Property Tax Exchange Agreement re Annexation 89-10,
Clear Creek Road Area II
* (A-150-216 & T-010-650)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No.
89-341 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding involving property tax transfers between the County of Shasta
and the City of Redding for the City of Redding Reorganization No. 89-
10 (Clear Creek Road).
Resolution
- Property Tax Exchange Agreement re Annexation 89-9,
Airstrip Road
* (A-150-215 & T-010-650)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No.
89-342 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding involving property tax transfers between the County of Shasta
and the City of Redding for the City of Redding Reorganization No. 89-
9 (Airstrip Road).
Resolution
- Property Tax Exchange Agreement re Annexation 89-8,
Placer Road
* (A-150-214 & T-010-650)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No.
89-343 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding involving property tax transfers between the County of Shasta
and the City of Redding for the City of Redding Reorganization No. 89-
8 (Placer Road).
Resolution
- Property Tax Exchange Agreement re Annexation 89-7, Old
Alturas Road Area III
* (A-150-213 & T-010-650)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No.
89-344 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding involving property tax transfers between the County of Shasta
and the City of Redding for the City of Redding Reorganization No. 89-
7 (Old Alturas Road Area III).
Resolution
- Property Tax Exchange Agreement re Annexation 89-6, Old
Alturas Road Area II
* (A-150-212 & T-010-650)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No.
89-345 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding involving property tax transfers between the County of Shasta
and the City of Redding for the City of Redding Reorganization No. 89-
6 (Old Alturas Road Area II).
Resolution
- Property Tax Exchange Agreement re Annexation 89-4,
Abernathy Lane
* (A-150-210 & T-010-650)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No.
89-346 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding involving property tax transfers between the County of Shasta
and the City of Redding for the City of Redding Reorganization No. 89-
4 (Abernathy Lane).
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Resolution
- Property Tax Exchange Agreement re Annexation 89-2, South
Hawley Road
* (A-150-208 & T-010-650)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No.
89-347 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding involving property tax transfers between the County of Shasta
and the City of Redding for the City of Redding Reorganization No. 89-
2 (South Hawley Road).
Resolution
- Property Tax Exchange Agreement re Annexation 89-1, Old
Alturas Road Area I
* (A-150-207 & T-010-650)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No.
89-348 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding involving property tax transfers between the County of Shasta
and the City of Redding for the City of Redding Reorganization No. 89-
1 (Old Alturas Road Area I).
Resolution
- Rental Rehabilitation Grant Agreement
(G-100-145)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No.
89-349 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding authorizing the City Manager to execute two grant agreements
for funding under the Rental Rehabilitation Grant Program totalling
$207,750.00 with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2247, 1-Phase Pad Type Distribution
Transformers
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2247, 1-Phase Pad Type Distribution Transformers, be
awarded to the evaluated low bidder, Maydwell and Hartzell, Inc., in
the amount of $97,257.12. Funds for this purchase are included in the
1989/90 budget.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2250, (1) 1/2-Ton Full Size Pickup
Truck
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2250 (1) 1/2-Ton Full Size Pickup Truck, be awarded to
the low bidder, Fremont Ford, in the amount of $12,060.68. Funds for
this purchase are included in the 1989/90 budget.
Resolution
- Second Addendum to Lease - Chris A. Smith, dba CAS
Properties
(C-070-100 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Airports Director that Resolution No.
89-350 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the Second Addendum to Lease between the City of
Redding and Chris A. Smith, dba CAS Properties, at Redding Municipal
Airport, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
Resolution
- Purchase of Election Equipment
* (B-130-070 & B-050-100 & E-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 89-351
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing the purchase of election equipment from Sequoia Pacific
Systems Corporation in an amount not to exceed $17,000, and
authorizing the City Manager to execute any documentation required for
such purchase. Election software programs, a card reader, cabling,
installation and training will be purchased. Funds from the 1988
Equipment Financing Program will be used.
Resolution
- Election Equipment Staff Training
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* (B-130-070 & E-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 89-352
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 5th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution
No. 89-286 appropriating $2,500 for training staff to use election
equipment.
Resolution
- Annexation Fees
* (B-130-070 & A-150)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 89-353
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 6th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution
No. 89-286 appropriating $12,800 for annexation fees.
Traffic Signs
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the
purchase of traffic sign hardware from Hawkins-Hawkins Traffic Safety
in the amount of $15,661.82 be approved.
Conflict Monitor Tester
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the
purchase of one conflict monitor tester with built-in printer
(Requisition No. 19298) from G.M. Services in the amount of $6,301.70
be approved. Funds are available in the 1989-90 budget.
Notice of Completion
- Bid Schedule No. 2115, Soccer Field Lighting at
Various Locations
(B-050-020 & P-050-690)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2115 (Job No. 9832), soccer field lighting, awarded to
Cal Electro, Inc., be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the
City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final
contract price is $128,777.62.
Resolution
- Traffic Signals at Hilltop Drive/Lake Boulevard
Intersection
* (B-130-070 & T-080-700)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution
No. 89-354 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 9th Amendment to the City Budget
Resolution No. 89-286 appropriating $120,000 for the Hilltop/Lake
Traffic Signal Project to be reimbursed completely by the County of
Shasta.
Resolution
- Rejecting Bid Schedule No. 2255, Hangar Re-Roofing at
Benton Airpark
(B-050-020 & A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution
No. 89-355 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding declaring that no bids were received for the Hangar re-roofing
at Benton Airpark (Bid Schedule No. 2255); that the required services
may be acquired in the open market; and that the City Manager is
hereby authorized to conduct the negotiations therefore and execute
the necessary documentation. There is $11,000 budgeted for this
project.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2248, Steel Electrical Cabinet and
Work Center
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2248, steel electrical cabinet and work center, be
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awarded to the low bidder, Defco, Inc., in the amount of $2,872.23.
Funds for this purchase are included in the 1988/89 budget.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2251, Amethyst Park
(B-050-020 & P-050)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2251, Amethyst Park, be awarded to the low bidder, Russ
Howington, in the amount of $48,675. It is also recommended that an
additional $6,325 be approved to cover the cost of any contingencies,
engineering and inspection fees, and contract change orders for a
total of $55,000. Funds for this project are from in-lieu park fees.
Resolution
- Summarily Vacating a Storm Drain Easement - Western Oaks
Subdivision, Unit 2
(A-010-040 & S-100-783)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution
No. 89-356 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding summarily vacating a 15-foot wide storm drain easement
described in a Deed recorded in Book 569, Page 62, Shasta County
Records. The easement is no longer necessary and is encumbering lots
24 and 28 of the Western Oaks Subdivision, Unit 2.
Resolution
- Abatement on Property Located at 2753 Downard Lane, owned
by Betty J. Hanks
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Board of Appeals that Resolution No.
89-357 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the Report and Findings of the Board of Appeals, and
ordering the abatement of the hazardous building(s) and debris on the
property located at 2753 Downard Lane, owned by Betty J. Hanks.
Resolution
- Abatement on Property Located at 2759 Downard Lane, owned
by Betty J. Hanks
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Board of Appeals that Resolution No.
89-358 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the Report and Findings of the Board of Appeals, and
ordering the abatement of the hazardous building(s) and debris on the
property located at 2759 Downard Lane, owned by Betty J. Hanks.
Resolution
- Discontinuing Abatement Proceedings at 780 Woodacre
Drive, owned by Heidi Marie Bullert and K. Eric Bullert
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 89-
359 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 780 Woodacre Drive, owned by Heidi Marie Bullert
and K. Eric Bullert.
Resolution
- Assignment of Hill 900 Lease from Westmarc
Communications, Inc. to Western Tele-Communications, Inc.
(C-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 89-
360 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the assignment and assumption of the Lease Agreement
for a communications facility with the City of Redding dated February
17, 1989, as amended, from Westmarc Communications, Inc., a Nevada
Corporation, to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Western Tele-
Communications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and authorizing the City
Manager to sign the Consent of Landlord.
Resolution
- Agreement with Crabtree Security Agency for Security
Services at the Downtown Redding Mall
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(M-010-200)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 89-
361 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the Agreement between the City of Redding and
Crabtree Security Agency to perform security services at the Downtown
Redding Mall for the period November 1, 1989, through October 31,
1990, authorizing the Mayor to sign, and authorizing the City Manager
to execute future amendments, if any.
Lease Amendment
- Rodeo Grounds Land Lease and Grandstand Lease
(C-070-100 & C-050-560)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that the Rodeo Grounds
land lease to the Redding Rodeo Association be extended to July 31,
2004, to be coincident with the grandstand lease term. It is also
recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign such
an agreement.
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, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and
Carter
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution Numbers 89-338, 89-339, 89-340, 89-341, 89-342, 89-343, 89-
344, 89-345, 89-346, 89-347, 89-348, 89-349, 89-350, 89-351, 89-352,
89-353, 89-354, 89-355, 89-356, 89-357, 89-358, 89-359, 89-360, and
89-361, are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Sharon Streeter
(P-050-460-250)
A letter was received from Sharon Streeter thanking the City of
Redding and Mrs. Leah McConnell for building the Mary Lake Pedestrian
Trail. Ms. Streeter noted that she is disabled, and since the
construction of the pedestrian trail, she has purchased an adult
recreational tricycle to cycle around the lake. She states that it is
the greatest freedom to cycle around the lake and feel the air and
smell the woods.
Council Member Buffum noted that a post script to the letter asks that
an easier and safer access to the trail be placed at the bottom of the
hill and street.
Acting Director of Public Works Aasen stated that staff is looking
into this matter.
Council Member Johannessen suggested that the lips on the curbs of
wheelchair access areas be shorter.
Letter of Resignation
- Electric Utility Commissioner Bill Ramsdell
(B-080-160)
A letter of resignation was received from Electric Utility
Commissioner Bill Ramsdell effective October 4, 1989. Mr. Ramsdell
states that his resignation coincides with a career change, and he
thanked Council for the opportunity to serve on the Commission.
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Mayor Carter stated that Mr. Ramsdell was a fine Commissioner, and he
spent countless hours addressing electric utility problems and the
dynamic growth of the utility.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, to accept the resignation of Electric Utility Commissioner
Bill Ramsdell with deep regret. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Letter from Jay P. DeCima
- re UP-82-89, by David Jacobs
(L-010-390)
A letter was received from Jay DeCima, First Market Street Investors,
asking the City Council to review Use Permit UP-82-89, by David
Jacobs, to establish a nonalcoholic dance club for persons over 18
years of age on property located at 1777 Market Street. Mr. DeCima
objects to the approval of the use permit stating that a teen dance
center will only aggravate problems that already exist in the downtown
area.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry noted that Mr.
DeCima submitted a letter of appeal to the Board of Administrative
Review (BAR), but the letter was written and received after the cut-
off date for appeals.
Council Member Johannessen stated that he agrees with Mr. DeCima's
request for an appeal of the use permit. He emphasized that the
downtown "cruise" area has a substantial amount of alcohol and drug
problems which warrant concern. Council Member Johannessen conveyed
that supervised facilities should be available for teens, but there is
no justification for BAR approving a teen dance hall in the middle of
the downtown "cruise" area. He noted that this is the third attempt
to open a teen hall in the downtown area, and prior attempts have
brought nothing but trouble. He added that the applicants are young
and lack the sophistication to handle this. Council Member
Johannessen urged council to accept the appeal and deny the use
permit.
City Attorney Hays noted that there are procedural problems because
Mr. DeCima did receive notice of the meeting and he provided comments
opposing the use permit at BAR. Mr. DeCima subsequently submitted an
appeal, but too late. Mr. Hays indicated that Council's options
include overturning the use permit; however, those who have acted upon
the use permit may be able to impress some damages. He explained that
that is the risk Council runs by moving outside the statutory appeal
period.
Council Member Buffum asked what BAR thought of the proposal.
Mr. Perry conveyed that BAR imposed conditions on the use permit,
including the requirement to have a minimum of twelve security guards
present. He added that the use permit is valid for 180 days and will
be reviewed after that time. Mr. Perry stated that BAR was impressed
with the applicants, felt they could handle it, and were given the
benefit of the doubt. Mr. Perry asked Mr. Hays if an appeal would go
before the Planning Commission.
Mr. Hays stated that normal procedure should apply and the appeal be
heard at the Planning Commission; however, it can go to either the
Commisison or Council.
Council Member Buffum stated that she would like the Planning
Commission to review the appeal. She opined that a six month time
period is too long and she would prefer a review at three months.
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Mr. Hays pointed out that if everyone took the opportunity to appeal
and Council chose not to follow procedure, Council would be open to
hearing those appeals. Mr. Hays stated that in this case, Mr. DeCima
already expressed an interest in the matter at BAR.
Mr. Perry noted that it may be a good idea to determine what type of
uses are appropriate and inappropriate in the Downtown Area; thereby
saving applicants and staff time and effort.
MOTION: Made By Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, to refer Use Permit UP-82-89, by David Jacobs, to the Planning
Commission for consideration; and directing the Planning Commission to
determine appropriate and inappropriate uses in the Downtown Area.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-11-89, by
Kenneth Helm (870 Hartnell Avenue)
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Carter opened the public
hearing regarding GPA-11-89.
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 11, 1989
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that the
Planning Commission recommended approval to reclassify approximately
0.83 acres from "Office" to "Retail." The applicant desires to
utilize a portion of the site for the expansion of the existing car
wash located to the east. It is the recommendation of staff that the
application be approved.
Mayor Carter determined that there were no comments from the floor.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that Council make the following findings re GPA-11-89:
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 30, 1989. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, approving General Plan Amendment Application GPA-11-89 in
concept, and directing staff to prepare a resolution for its
implementation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-8-89, by
C.D. Nelson and the City of Redding, and Rezoning Application RZ-12-
89, by C.D. Nelson (3550 Santa Rosa Way and 3527 Lake Forest Drive)
* (G-030-010 & L-010-230)
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The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Carter opened the public
hearing regarding GPA-8-89 and RZ-12-89.
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 11, 1989
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that on
September 26, 1989, Council referred GPA-8-89 and RZ-12-89 back to the
Planning Commission for further review. Mr. Perry reported that the
Planning Commission recommended the reclassification of property at
3550 Santa Rosa Way and 3527 Lake Forest Drive to "Office" and
"Retail," as depicted in Exhibit A-I, and to rezone property to "R-1"
Single-Family Residential," as depicted in Exhibit A-II. It is the
recommendation of staff that the applications be approved.
Council Member Buffum noted that the Planning Commission's
recommendation is essentially what Council negotiated during the first
public hearing on this matter.
Mayor Carter determined that there were no comments from the floor.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen that Council make the following findings re GPA-8-89:
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 5, 1989. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, to approve GPA-8-89, by C. D. Nelson, in concept, and
directing staff to prepare a resolution implementing the amendment.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Buffum offered Ordinance No. 1909 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-12-89).
PUBLIC HEARING
- re the 1989 Community Development Block Grant Program
Amendment
(G-100-030-034)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Carter opened the public
hearing regarding the 1989 Community Development Block Grant Program
Amendment.
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 9, 1989
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Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
Council decided not to proceed with the Parkview Area Park project
which was allocated $50,000 in the 1989 Community Development Block
Grant Program (CDBG). The Citizens Advisory Committee held a public
hearing and considered fourteen funding requests. It is the
recommendation of the Advisory Committee to reapportion the CDBG funds
as follows: Women's Refuge - $20,250; Martin Luther King (MLK) Play
Structure - $5,000; Recreational Play Structure for Disabled at Monte
Vista - $7,500; Shasta Senior Nutrition Programs - $5,750; Stillwater
Learning Program consulting services for housing development - $6,000;
and People of Progress emergency food - $5,500. It is the
recommendation of staff that the projects be approved as recommended.
Shirley Thompson, P.O. Box 4211, Redding, Executive Director of
Women's Refuge, thanked the Advisory Committee for the funding
recommendation. Ms. Thompson noted that the Women's Refuge funding
request for the entire amount of $27,500 is necessary and asked
Council to consider funding the entire amount.
Frances Jenkins, 2652 Sharon Street, stated that she has served as a
volunteer and Board Member of the Women's Refuge. Ms. Jenkins thanked
the Advisory Committee for its recommendation and asked Council to
consider funding the additional $7,250. She added that the number of
domestic violence calls in Redding is twice that of Shasta County; and
unlike other agencies, most of the allocated money will serve Redding
citizens.
Council Member Dahl asked if the MLK center needs more playground
materials. He noted that he is familiar with the need for the
disabled playground structure and asked if the funds may be better
spent by deleting the MLK play structure and allocating those funds to
Monte Vista.
Recreation and Parks Director Riley noted that playground equipment is
needed at both sites. Mr. Perry noted that Council may approve
matching funds for MLK and Monte Vista from park development funds for
these structures.
Council Member Buffum asked if Dorsa Rogers was involved in the
process. Housing Administrator Maurer noted that she is on the
Community Advisory Committee, attended both meetings, and endorsed
both projects.
Virginia Webster, Executive Director of Shasta Senior Nutrition
Programs, Inc. (SSNP), stated that SSNP used to rely on food
donations; however, because of the growing need for food, SSNP now
purchases food. Ms. Webster explained that SSNP is associated with
Second Harvest and is able to purchase food at a discount price.
Council Member Dahl asked if there is an overlap of food services
between SSNP and People of Progress (POP).
Ann Williams, Director of People of Progress, stated that the funding
request will serve three Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
based organizations. She added that Shasta County will match the
requested funds in the amount of $5,500 which will provide them with
enough funds until December 1, 1989. Ms. Williams conveyed that POP
provides food budget counseling and buying strategies for low income
families as well as providing emergency food five days a week.
Ms. Webster explained that SSNP provides a three day supply of food
per month per family.
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Patrick Moriarty, 3880 Placer Street, Director of Stillwater Learning
Program, stated that Stillwater is trying to address the long term
needs of the mentally ill by providing permanent clustered housing.
Mr. Moriarty noted that the clients use 50% to 60% of their resources
on housing. He explained that this type of care will keep the
mentally ill at a lower level of care and save the taxpayers money.
Ann Williams, P.O. Box 4431, Redding, stated that there is cooperation
between agencies. Ms. Williams said that there is a large population
of people living on fixed incomes and working poor who must make the
choice between paying the bills or buying food.
Council Member Buffum noted that SSNP has the ability to buy food at
discount prices.
Ms. Williams indicated that POP accessed the SSNP food bank when the
Armory was open last winter. She added that POP does buy food in
bulk, and provides nutritional counseling for clients who need to know
how to stretch their food dollars, and POP will be able to access the
food purchased by SSNP.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
Council Member Johannessen noted that the City is not designed to
provide social programs. He asked if the Women's Refuge could be
funded through the Criminal Justice Program. He wondered what would
happen to these programs if funding was cut off at the City level.
Council Member Fulton noted that Redding has been involved with these
types of programs for a long time. Council Member Dahl stated that
funds are available now but they could be discontinued.
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, to fund the Women's Refuge in the amount of $20,250; the
Recreational Play Structure for Disabled at Monte Vista in the amount
of $12,500; the Shasta Senior Nutrition Program in the amount of
$11,750; and People of Progress in the amount of $5,500; and that
Resolution No. 89-362 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager to file an amendment
to the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and
Projected Use of Funds for 1989-90 with the Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Johannessen, and Carter
Noes: Council Members - Fulton
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 89-362 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Council Member Dahl suggested that Council deal with the MLK Center
request through park development funds.
PUBLIC HEARING
- re the 1989 Community Development Block Grant Grantee
Performance Report
(G-100-030-020)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Carter opened the public
hearing regarding the 1989 Community Development Block Grant Grantee
Performance Report.
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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 9, 1989
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that Federal
regulations require the City of Redding to conduct a public hearing on
the accomplishments of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program at the end of each fiscal year. Mr. Perry stated that
$730,307 in CDBG funds were committed last year. An outline of the
projects was submitted to Council.
Mayor Carter 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
Buffum, to accept the Community Development Block Grant Grantee
Performance Report. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
- re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-
10-89, by Ken Pierce (1587 and 1589 Canby Road)
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Carter opened the public
hearing regarding GPA-10-89.
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 and Community Development Director Perry recalled that GPA-
10-89 was referred back to the Planning Commission to allow the
Commission to respond to the question of whether or not a three-lot
subdivision would be consistent with the existing General Plan. Mr.
Perry stated that the Planning Commission failed to make a quorum at
the meeting of October 10 and October 17 because of illness and
travel. Mr. Perry suggested that if Council makes a finding of
consistency, that the hearing be continued for thirty days to allow
Mr. Pierce the opportunity to withdraw the general plan amendment
application and transfer the application fees to process a lot split.
Ken Pierce, 1595 Canby Road, stated that he is in agreement with the
recommendation of Mr. Perry.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that a three lot subdivision is consistent with the
General Plan and to continue this matter for thirty days to allow Mr.
Pierce to withdraw the general plan amendment application and transfer
the application fees to process a lot split. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
REAPPOINTMENT OF ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSIONERS
- Ward Gandy and Bill
Gelonek
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Mayor Carter recommended that Electric Utility Commissioners Ward
Gandy and Bill Gelonek be reappointed for four year terms ending
October 31, 1993.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Buffum to reappoint Electric Utility Commissioners Ward Gandy and Bill
Gelonek four year terms ending October 31, 1993. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
(A-050-060)
Council concurred that the City Council workshop would be rescheduled
to October 28, 1989, at the Shasta House.
PARK MARINA RIVERFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN
(C-070-010-095)
Council Member Johannessen abstained from commenting or voting on this
issue.
Council Member Dahl suggested that Council recommend to the Planning
Commission, that at its next meeting, the Kutras Area and peninsula be
pulled from the Riverfront Specific Plan. He conveyed that many of
these residents are worried about losing their homes and condominiums,
and this action will not impact the Park Marina Plan. Council Member
Dahl pointed out that these areas are already well developed.
Mayor Carter concurred with Council Member Dahl.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry noted that Council
Member Dahl mentioned single-family homes and asked if the apartments
in the area south of the single-family homes would also be deleted.
Council Member Dahl responded yes and explained that the strip of
residential area on the west side of Park Marina Drive, excluding the
golf course, would be deleted.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, to request that the Planning Commission at their next regular
meeting delete the residential units on Village Drive (the peninsula)
and the residential lots on the west side of Park Marina Drive from
the Park Marina Specific Plan and the reasons for doing so be stated.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Johannessen abstaining.
RESOLUTION
- re University of California in Redding
(E-060)
Council Member Johannessen stated that the Assembly Committee on
Education will be in Redding to hold a public hearing and look at
various sites for a university campus. He noted that Redding is also
being considered as a site for an environmental research center in
approximately two to three years, and hopefully, a university will
follow. Council Member Johannessen conveyed that the meeting will be
held November 7, 1989, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Convention
Center.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Resolution No. 89-363 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding supporting the siting of a campus
of the University of California in Redding.
Voting was as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and
Carter
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 89-363 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RIVERLAND RECREATION AREA
(L-010-075 & P-050-600-200)
It was noted that a letter dated October 17, 1989, was received from
the Chairman of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors advising the
City of Shasta County's continued objections to locating the proposed
regional softball complex at Riverland Drive.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that the
Planning Commission was unable to vest a quorum at either the regular
meeting on October 10 or the special meeting of October 17, 1989, in
order to address the conditions of approval for the softball complex.
Mr. Perry recalled that the Planning Commission certified the
Environmental Impact Report on the project and recommended approval.
He added that the Recreation and Parks Commission recommended this
site as well, and staff recommends that Council proceed with the
project. Mr. Perry indicated that if Council approves the project,
the Director of Recreation and Parks should be authorized to obtain a
quote from Dragoo and Associates to prepare the plans and
specifications, and staff will prepare a financing plan.
Michelle Gallagher, IGR/CEQA Coordinator, Environmental Services
Branch of Caltrans, stated that Caltrans found that the mitigation
measures by and large are adequate for the project. She indicated
that Caltrans is concerned about the operations on the southbound ramp
onto Riverland Drive and the northbound ramp. She noted that the
provision for a monitoring program is indicated in the Conditions of
Development; however, Ms. Gallagher conveyed that Condition No. 55
needs to be more specific regarding the monitoring program and City
and County staff should work together. She suggested that Redding set
up the monitoring program and that appropriate mitigation measures
then be determined. She added that the language in the Condition
needs to be clarified, and other agencies with jurisdiction should
provide input. Ms. Gallagher stated that not only should the ramps
be monitored but left turn movements should be monitored and a
determination made if a left turn signal should be provided. She
added that this is a potential area of mitigation that may be
necessary.
Ms. Gallagher stated that the Condition No. 15 indicates that a right
turn lane shall be added to the southbound I-5 off-ramp at Knighton
Road; however, Caltrans has determined that the right turn lane
terminology should be changed to auxiliary lane in order to define the
appropriate mitigation.
Ms. Gallagher noted that Condition No. 16 states that the city shall
participate in a benefit district, if and when one if formed, for the
purpose of upgrading Knighton Road, widening the overpass, traffic
signal installation, etc. She conveyed that the City, County, and
Caltrans need to work together on this matter and she noted that the
County would set up the assessment district and take in the benefit
fees. Ms. Gallagher noted that it also has to be looked at as a State
Highway facility and Caltrans suggests that a cooperative agreement be
designed by Caltrans to umbrella all the agencies with jurisdiction.
She added that the language needs to be worked out by the City,
County, and Caltrans.
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Ms. Gallagher noted that the County has attained funds for a traffic
signal. She indicated that the cost of the signal will be shared on a
prorated basis as already established by policy. Ms. Gallagher stated
that because the project has potential hydrological impacts on State
Highway drainage facilities, Caltrans would like to be added to the
broad list of agencies who have permit authority.
Regarding Condition No. 38, Ms. Gallagher stated that the term
memorandum of understanding be changed to cooperative agreement.
Council asked Mr. Perry to respond to Ms. Gallagher.
Mr. Perry noted that he will research Caltran's request to change the
right turn lane to an auxiliary lane. As far as the monitoring
program, Mr. Perry indicated that it is staff's intention to implement
a program; and he conveyed that the cooperative agreement for
development of the ramps, etc., is in the best interest of the City.
He added that he is not in disagreement with Ms. Gallagher, but there
is still a lot of work to be done, although it is all within the
framework already established.
Noting that attorney Dan Frost wrote a letter to Council asking
Council to continue the public meeting of September 26, 1989, because
he was out of town and unable to address Council, Mayor Carter asked
if Mr. Frost was present and wanted to speak. It was noted that Mr.
Frost was not present.
Council Member Buffum noted that she spoke with Mr. Frost earlier
today, and Mr. Frost believed that he would not be able to speak
tonight. Mayor Carter stated that that is not the case.
Council Member Dahl stated that he is ready to move ahead on this
project. He indicated that there is no conspiracy on the part of
Council to annex the Churn Creek Bottom to increase the City's tax
base. He pointed out that annexing this area would have a negative
impact on the City's power system and services, and the area is not
even in the City's sphere of influence. Council Member Dahl said the
softball complex will benefit the quality of life for the community.
He emphasized that Redding is a growing urban municipality, and
Council is trying to provide for the growing needs of a community.
Council Member Fulton said he has misgivings about the location
because it is outside the City limits. He pointed out that City
services are not available to the complex, and the City will be paying
PG&E for utilities. He noted that the ordinance states that park
development funds cannot be spent outside the City limits, and there
are places in the City that can be developed.
Council Member Buffum stated that the job of public agencies and
elected officials is to plan for growth. She recognized the
frustration Phyllis Lawler is experiencing and suggested that Ms.
Lawler run for public office. Council Member Buffum noted that the
City has offered to arrange for the development of Knighton Road
without the area being annexed, and she supports these efforts and
does not want to take tax revenue away from the County. She pointed
out; however, that the Knighton Road area is zoned commercial and
commercial development will occur. She explained that the Churn Creek
area will be affected by that development regardless of whether or not
the softball complex is developed. Council Member Buffum stated that
she cannot support locating a softball complex at Benton Ranch, and
she explained that weekend recreation will not boost the downtown area
economically.
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Council Member Johannessen noted that Council has already made the
decision to build a softball complex. He stated that he cannot think
of a more appropriate place, with the least possible impact on
surrounding areas, than Riverland Drive. Council Member Johannessen
said that changing the ordinance to allow park development funds to be
spent outside the City does not mean going against the law. Redding
is growing, and many ordinances will be changing. Council Member
Johannessen said that changes will occur and it is up to Council to
make the transition as easy and economical as possible.
Mayor Carter stated that it is time for Council to address building a
recreational facility. This issue has been with Council for three
years, and many people want to participate in softball. He added that
Redding is a growing community and it cannot stand still and not
provide services. Mayor Carter wondered where the idea of a
conspiracy to annex Churn Creek into the City came from. He explained
that people come to the City and ask to annex. There is no hidden
agenda. Mayor Carter emphasized that the Interstate 5 corridor is
busy and one of the nosiest corridors in the West. He added that
traffic is a concern that will be mitigated. Mayor Carter said this
is the best site, and traffic will be a problem wherever a softball
complex is located.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, certifying that Council has reviewed and considered the
Final Environmental Impact Report EIR-2-88; that alterations have been
required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as
identified in the final EIR; to approve the Statement of Overriding
Considerations and Findings; and the Conditions of Development.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Johannessen, and Carter
Noes: Council Members - Fulton
Absent: Council Members - None
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to
obtain a quote from Dragoo and Associates to prepare the plans and
specifications for the softball complex and submit the quote to
Council for approval or rejection, and establish the funding for the
project.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Johannessen, and Carter
Noes: Council Members - Fulton
Absent: Council Members - None
RECESS
At the hour of 9:33 p.m., Mayor Carter declared the meeting recessed.
At the hour of 9:40 p.m., Mayor Carter declared the meeting
reconvened.
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT
(A-050-250)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted the
Monthly Status Report for September 1989 for the following work areas:
(1) redevelopment activities; (2) housing activities; (3) annexations;
(4) planning applications; (5) building applications; (6) parks
design; and (7) cable. This was an information item and no action was
required.
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RESOLUTION
- and Award of Consultant Contract for EIR/EIS on
Replacement of Diestelhorst Bridge
*(B-130-070 & L-010-075 & S-070-050-100 & G-100-070)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that the
selection committee for the preliminary engineering and environmental
impact report for the replacement of the Diestelhorst Bridge
recommended the firm of CH2M Hill. Mr. Perry indicated that although
CH2M Hill's cost estimate was higher, the committee based its
recommendation on the following: the firm had the experience and
ability, had demonstrated a record of matching its cost estimates with
the final cost of construction, would hire a specialist to assess the
visual impact of the new bridge on the historic Diestelhorst Bridge,
would affiliate with a firm experienced with environmental documents,
would evaluate four different types of bridge designs relative to
three different bridge locations, and has substantial knowledge about
river flows and subsurface conditions of this stretch of the river.
Mr. Perry added that the Federal Bridge Replacement Program
administered by Caltrans has upgraded the program to provide an 86%
match of funds for construction. This will reduce the City's share of
cost by an estimated $194,000. The City's share of cost for the
environmental and engineering phases would still be 80/20 match.
Mr. Perry stated that it is the recommendation of staff that CH2M Hill
be selected for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report and
Statement and preliminary engineering, pending Caltrans' approval, at
an estimated cost of $220,000 to $260,000, and not to exceed $300,000.
Mr. Perry indicated that if Council concurs, staff will submit the
recommendation to Caltrans and, if approved, staff will prepare a
contract for Council's consideration.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, to select the firm of CH2M Hill to prepare the
Environmental Impact Report and Statements and preliminary
engineering, pending Caltrans' approval, and directing staff to submit
the recommendation to Caltrans. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, that Resolution No. 89-364 be approved, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 4th
Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 89-286 appropriating
$200,000 for the Diestelhorst Bridge Project.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and
Carter
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 89-364 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
REQUEST FOR CITY PROPERTY
- Northwest Corner of Victor Avenue and
Hartnell Avenue
(C-070-200)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that a
request was received from Mr. John Roscoe, owner of the Food and
Liquor Store on Hartnell Avenue, to purchase surplus City property on
the northwest corner of Hartnell Avenue and Victor Avenue. Mr. Perry
explained that the City has been acquiring lots on Victor Avenue over
a period of time for the purpose of widening Victor Avenue to four or
more lanes. A plan line has not been established for Victor Avenue at
this time, and the project is a low priority item. He added that
preparing a plan line now will take away money and time from projects
currently in the budget.
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Council Member Johannessen suggested that Council continue
consideration of this matter until the plan line for Victor Avenue has
been established. He added that after the plan line has been
established, any residual property should be offered to the adjacent
property owner for fair market value.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, to inform Mr. Roscoe that the property at the northwest
corner of Hartnell Avenue and Victor Avenue is not for sale at this
time. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION
- Summarily vacating a portion of Lakeside Drive Street
Right-of-Way and a Public Service Easement along Louisiana Avenue; and
(A-010-040 & A-010-100)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that Jaxon
Baker has requested abandonment of portions of street right-of-way and
a section of a public service easement in conjunction with the
development of Westgate Village Subdivision Unit No. 4. It is staff's
opinion that the existing public service easement located adjacent to
Louisiana Avenue and the Lakeside Drive (formerly Wisconsin Avenue)
right-of-way are no longer needed for public purposes and may be
summarily vacated.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that Council make the following findings re abandonment
of Wisconsin Avenue rights-of-way and a portion of an existing 15-foot
wide public service easement (A-4-89):
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 27, 1989. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that Resolution No. 89-365 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating a portion
of the Lakeside Drive (formerly Wisconsin Avenue) Street right-of-way,
and a portion of a 15-foot wide public service (waterline) easement
along Louisiana Avenue.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and
Carter
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 89-365 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Abandonment Application A-4-89, by Jaxon Baker, (Waushara
Street Right-of-Way)
(A-010-100)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that Jaxon
Baker has requested abandonment of portions of street right-of-way in
conjunction with the development of Westgate Village Subdivision Unit
No. 4. Mr. Perry conveyed that Waushara Street is encumbered by a
power line and it is necessary to set a public hearing to consider the
vacation of Waushara with the retention of a power-line easement.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that Resolution No. 89-366 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to
abandon a portion of the Waushara Street right-of-way as described
herein (A-4-89), and set a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., November 7,
1989.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and
Carter
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 89-366 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MUSEUM PARK
- Status Report
(G-100-170 & C-070-250)
Science Museum Director Howe reported that seed money for the museum
complex project in the amount of $545,000 has been received. Grants
were received from the State License Plate Fund, and $175,000 will be
administered by the Department of Forestry, and $370,000 will be
administered by the State Parks and Recreation Department. Ms. Howe
indicated that another grant was just received in the amount of
$57,500.
Ms. Howe indicated that these grants will enable the project to get
close to the capital stage by the end of 1990. The Museum Alliance
will be working with staff and seeking community input to determine
the site selection, a Request for Proposal will be developed for
project design, and ARM will be orienting key players from the State
about the project.
Council Member Buffum noted that the Museums are doing an excellent
job obtaining funding.
This was an information item, and no action was required.
COMPENSATION REPORT
(P-100-320)
Personnel Services Director Bristow reported that Dr. Nash has
completed the compensation phase of the Classification and
Compensation Study. The Report to City Council dated October 12,
1989, containing the compensation study for unrepresented employees
was submitted to Council. Mr. Bristow indicated that this is an
information item, and it is recommended that Council direct staff to
prepare the implementation plan.
Dr. Nash explained the methodology of the report. He explained that
salary survey information was gathered from 15 data base cities
previously approved by Council. Thirty-four benchmark jobs were used
for comparison. Dr. Nash added that electric utility jurisdictions
(Northern California Power Agency and M-S-R Power Agency), SMUD, and
PG&E were selected for constructing a utility data base. He indicated
that 14 local employers were also surveyed for local compensation
rates. Dr. Nash conveyed that the cost of living, primarily housing
and utilities, was also a consideration.
Dr. Nash recommended that salary be based on total compensation
received, not just salary, and that pay be based on the fact that
Redding has a lower cost of living. For management, professional,
paraprofessional, and supervisory positions, it is recommended to pay
5% below market for the total compensation average top step of the
public sector data base. For the secretarial/clerical positions, Dr.
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Nash recommended three different options for Council to choose from:
paying 5% below the average total compensation of the 15 data base
cities; pay competitive 100% of the average total compensation for
local employers; or utilize a formula, such as 75% public sector and
25% local.
Dr. Nash thanked Council for allowing him the opportunity to prepare
the study. He noted that it was a large and complex undertaking that
could not have been done without support from staff and management.
Council Member Johannessen expressed his appreciation to Dr. Nash for
recommending the increase in pay for Council. Council Member
Johannessen asked how the separation was made between comparing the
average salary of the data base cities for management, professional,
paraprofessional, and supervisory positions and comparing the
secretarial/clerical series to the local market.
Dr. Nash explained that it is a gradient of where you are recruiting
from. The pool of applicants for higher level positions is smaller in
the local market so recruitment is at least statewide or broader and
the opening is advertised by flyers and brochures, etc. He indicated
that it would be common for those people who applied to relocate. Dr.
Nash conveyed that the assumption is that there would be a larger pool
of secretarial/clerical applicants to pull from at the local level.
Council Member Johannessen questioned how the level is achieved where
a certain point is reached and from there different criteria is used,
whether local or public sector data.
Dr. Nash indicated that it is a judgement call. It is possible to
have a policy of having a pay structure throughout the entire
organization based on the fifteen data base cities, but Council cannot
base the pay structure entirely on the local level because a large
enough pool for every position is not available.
Mayor Carter stated that Council has received a lot of thoughtful
letters from those in the secretarial field who feel they are being
left behind. He noted that the recommendation to compare the
secretarial/clerical positions to the local market has caused great
concern and diminished morale.
Dr. Nash reiterated that he has given Council three recommendations to
chose from. He indicated that he has not taken a position on if
Council should choose Option A, B, or C.
Council Member Fulton noted that by changing a classification from the
secretarial/clerical series to a professional or technical
classification would eliminate being compared to the local sector.
Dr. Nash concurred and reiterated that this would not occur if Option
A was selected.
Council Member Dahl noted that the staff recommendation is to prepare
the implementation plan. Mr. Christofferson said that Council will
have a workshop to discuss the matter further, and staff will submit
the implementation plan at the first meeting in November.
Dr. Nash indicated that the implementation plan will incorporate a
number of ideas and suggestions. He added that the implementation
plan will differ from the document submitted to Council on Friday.
Giannine O'Connor, Accounting Specialist for the Purchasing Division,
stated that she is speaking for herself. She said that most were
prepared not to be happy about everything in the study, but what those
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in the secretarial/clerical fields were not prepared for was not being
compared equally to fellow employees. Noting that the
secretarial/clerical positions were compared to the local sector;
whereas, everyone else was only compared to the public sector, Ms.
O'Connor stated that this is not an equitable comparison. She asked
Council to take a closer look and utilize Option A when determining
pay range for the secretarial/clerical field. Ms. O'Connor noted that
the only other equitable option would be to compare employees in other
groups to the local market.
Council Member Johannessen stated that it was his belief that other
positions outside the secretarial/clerical series were included in the
local market study. Dr. Nash stated that only the secretarial/
clerical series were compared to the local market.
Kathy Rupp, Executive Secretary in the Public Works Department,
speaking on behalf of the secretaries and clerks in the Public Works
Department, stated that the secretarial/clerical series' pay should be
compared to the 15 data base cities. She emphasized that to single
out the secretarial series is unfair and discriminatory. She urged
Council to support Option A for all employees.
Sharon Dent, Secretary to the Planning Commission, stated that she is
speaking on behalf of the secretaries and clerks in Planning and
Community Development which is comprised of Building, Housing,
Planning and Cable. Ms. Dent requested that Council adopt Option A
and all secretary/clerical positions be compensated on the same basis
as all other unrepresented employees. Ms. Dent pointed out that many
secretaries have not received the compensation study yet, and she
received it only yesterday.
Donna Schmidt, Building Department, noted that it was her
understanding that the employees would be able to see the final
document before Council votes on it. She asked how the implementation
plan will be different and if employees would be able to see the plan
before Council votes on it.
Mayor Carter noted that it will be available for review.
STILLWATER TREATMENT PLANT DESIGN
(W-010-560)
Acting Director of Public Works Aasen reviewed the Report to City
Council dated October 16, 1989, which is incorporated by reference
herein. Mr. Aasen stated that the final estimate of costs to
construct the Stillwater plant are higher than the original estimate.
The original estimate of $15,000,000 was increased to $17,368,000
because of construction delays, new regulations by governing agencies,
and design restraints. Staff and the consultant, CH2M Hill, were able
to lower those costs by imposing two deductive alternates and the
differential between costs and available funding was reduced to
$800,000. Mr. Aasen reviewed several alternative funding sources
available from the sewer utility to make up the cost differential. He
emphasized that staff feels that the final cost estimate is a
reasonably accurate estimate of the overall cost; however, the real
test will be when the bids are received on the construction. It is
the recommendation of staff to proceed with the advertising for bids
for the Stillwater Plant.
Council concurred that the project should move ahead.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, authorizing the Public Works Director to proceed with the
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advertising for construction bids for the Stillwater Plant. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
REALIGNMENT OF VICTOR AVENUE
- Update
(S-070-100-765 & A-010-140 & C-070-010)
Acting Director of Public Works Aasen updated Council on the status of
Victor Avenue. Mr. Aasen noted that the City has been actively
pursuing an acquisition program along Victor Avenue to facilitate the
eventual widening of Victor from two lanes to four lanes. He
explained that although a new traffic signal at Hartnell and Victor
may be constructed in the near future, the realigned roadway will
probably not occur for eight to ten years.
Regarding the abandoned vehicles along Victor Avenue, Mr. Aasen
explained that both the Police and Fire Departments have a vehicle
abatement program, and both departments are currently looking into the
removal of abandoned vehicles along Victor Avenue. This was an
information item and no action was required.
CLOSED SESSION
(C-090-100 & C-070-010-095)
Mayor Carter stated that Council will adjourn to Closed Session
pursuant to the following California Government Code Sections (1)
54956.8 to discuss real property negotiations for the purchase of the
Hunt property, (2) Section 54956.9(a) to discuss pending litigation in
re City of Redding v. Kite, United States District Court, Eastern
District of California, Case No. CIVS-89-0902 EJG-EM, and (3) Section
54956.9(c) to discuss potential litigation.
At the hour of 10:30 p.m., Mayor Carter declared the meeting adjourned
to closed session. At the hour of 11:10 p.m., Mayor Carter reconvened
the meeting to regular session.
RESOLUTION
- Accepting Real Property in Lieu of Delinquent Assessments
(North of Mountain Lakes Boulevard along Oasis Road)
(C-070-010 & A-170-050-800)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Resolution No. 89-367 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding accepting real property in
lieu of delinquent assessments owned by W. E. Baker, et. al., to the
City on the Upper Churn Creek/Hartnell/Henderson Assessment District
1986-2 (Assessor's Parcel Nos. 066-940-47 and 066-940-65). Voting was
as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and
Carter
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 89-367 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The delinquent taxes and assessments, plus penalties, amount to
$135,092.04; and, in addition, a pay-off figure for the remaining
eight years, plus 1989/90 billing on the assessments is an additional
$95,893.15, for a total of $230,985.19.
RESOLUTION
- Budget Appropriation for Land Acquisition due to Property
Owner Default for Assessment District Payments
* (B-130-070 & A-170-050-800)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Resolution No. 89-368 be adopted, a resolution of
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the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 8th
Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 89-286 appropriating
$231,000 for land acquisition due to property owner default for
assessment district payments. (Upper Churn Creek/Hartnell/Henderson -
Assessor's Parcel Nos. 066-940-47 and 066-940-65, owned by W. E.
Baker, et. al.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and
Carter
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 89-368 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 11:12 p.m., Mayor
Carter declared the meeting adjourned to 8:30 a.m., October 28, 1989,
at the Shasta House, 8750 Wonderland Boulevard, for a City Council
Workshop.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk