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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
Redding, California
July 17, 1990 7:05
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays.
The Invocation was offered by Reverend George Gunn of the Lake
Boulevard Baptist Church.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Buffum with the following
Council Members present: Arness, Fulton, Moss and Buffum. Council
Member Dahl was absent.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager
McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Director of Planning and Community
Development Perry, Director of Public Works Galusha, Electric Utility
Director Lindley, Chief of Police Blankenship, Director of Finance
Downing, Field Foreman of the Electric Utility Smith, Associate Civil
Engineer Russell, Electric Utility Field Foreman Keys, Senior Planner
Keaney, Director of Information Systems Kelley, Director of
Utilities/Customer Service Vokal, Housing Administrator Maurer,
Assistant Director of General Services Kohn, Senior Building Inspector
Gungl, Transportation Coordinator Duryee, Redevelopment Specialist
Morgon, Litter Abatement Officer Roach, Public Information Officer
Bachman, Management Analyst Anderson, 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 June 14, 1990
Regular Meeting of June 19, 1990
Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 20, 1990
Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 21, 1990
Adjourned regular Meeting of June 26, 1990
Regular Meeting of July 3, 1990
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 01, check numbers 158058
through 158598 inclusive, in the amount of $2,471,555.23, be approved
and paid, and Payroll Register No. 01, check numbers 299511 through
300293 inclusive, in the amount of $775,349.68, and Automatic Payroll
Deposits in the amount of $187,627.00, for the period June 24, 1990,
through July 07, 1990, be approved.
TOTAL: $3,434,531.91
Treasurer's Report
- June 1990
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $32,550,649.10
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust and Funds of Related Entities - $92,638,362.46
Set Public Hearing
- General Plan Amendment Application GPA-1-89, by
Tony LaBella (West of Quartz Hill Road and east of Keswick Lake)
(G-030-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., August 7, 1990, to consider GPA-1-89, a
request to reclassify property to Residential, 2.0 and 3.0 units per
acre.
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Set Public Hearing
- Rezoning Application RZ-7-90, by City of Redding
(Between Leland Avenue and the ACID Canal and north of Grange Street)
(L-010-230)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., August 7, 1990, to consider RZ-7-90, a
request to rezone property to "R3-25-F" Multiple Family Residential
District.
Set Public Hearing
- Rezoning Application RZ-12-90, by Thomas McGregor
(50 and 70 Hilltop Drive)
(L-010-230)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., August 7, 1990, to consider RZ-12-90, a
request to rezone property to "U" Unclassified District.
Resolution Setting Public Hearing
- Abandonment Application A-8-89, by
Orville Mapes (3131 Veda Street)
(A-010-100)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No.
90-343 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding declaring its intention to abandon a portion of street right-
of-way located at 3131 Veda Street (A-8-89) and set a public hearing
for 7:00 p.m., August 7, 1990.
Waiver of Rehabilitation Loan Policy
- 1735 Roanoke Avenue
(G-100-080-380 & G-100-080-075)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director to waive the
Rehabilitation Loan Policy guidelines and approve a loan of
$42,566.00, with the ability to refinance, to Theodore Drumgoole to
assist in the rehabilitation of his burned-out home at 1735 Roanoke.
The loan will include a $32,000 deferred payment rehabilitation loan
and an amortized loan of $10,566.00 to pay off the first lien.
Annexation 90-6
- Lake Boulevard Area
(A-150-228)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Annexation 90-
6, Lake Boulevard Area, be referred to Departments for review and
comment; to the Board of Administrative Review for an environmental
determination; and to the Planning Commission for prezoning. It is
also recommended that staff be authorized to contact other property
owners in the area to determine interest in annexation.
Resolution
- Set Public Hearing re Abandonment Application A-2-90, by
Redding Medical Center
(A-010-100)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No.
90-344 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding declaring its intention to abandon a block of Butte Street
between East Street and Liberty Street, and a block of Liberty Street
between Tehama Street (Highway 299) and Butte Street (A-2-90), and set
a public hearing for August 7, 1990.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2354, 15kV URD Conductor (1000 KCM
Aluminum)
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2354, 15kV URD Conductor (1000 KCM Aluminum), be awarded
to the low bidder, Canada Wire & Cable Co., in the amount of
$79,834.13. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1990/91
budget.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2355, 3-Phase Pad Type Distribution
Transformers
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(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2355, 3-Phase Pad Type Distribution Transformers, be
awarded to the low bidder, Pauwels Transformers Co., in the amount of
$129,608.00. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1990/91
budget.
Resolution
- Purchase of Electric Facilities re Annexation 88-5,
Country Oaks Subdivision
(E-090-020 & A-150-204)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that
Resolution No. 90-345 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement, CDA No.
12919, 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
Country Oaks Subdivision, Annexation No. 88-5," and authorizing the
Mayor to sign all necessary documentation.
The total cost of the facilities is $638,620 (including $1,083 for
severance), and additional costs may be incurred for additions and
betterments made between the time the inventory was made and the
actual transfer of facilities.
Resolution
- Lease/Purchase of Computer Equipment
(A-070-400)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Information Systems that
Resolution No. 90-346 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving the Installment Agreement dated June 19,
1990, in the amount of $41,531.45, between the City of Redding and
International Business Machines Corporation, Reference Agreement No.
G720172, Customer No. 7495958, for two PS/2 Model 80 computers, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign all necessary documentation.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2334, Sale of Surplus City Wood Chips
(B-050-100-700 & S-020-650)
It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2334, sale of surplus City wood chips, be awarded to the
highest bidder, Redding Power, in the amount of $23 per bone dry ton.
Resolution
- Lawrence & Associates, Contract Modification No. 5,
Closure/Postclosure Plan for Benton Landfill
* (S-020-300 & B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that
Resolution No. 90-347 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving and authorizing the City Manager to sign
the following in connection with performing additional tasks for the
Benton Landfill Closure Plan: "Authorization and Contract for
Professional Services," together with Contract Modification (Change
Order) 005, between the City of Redding and Lawrence & Associates
(Project No. C89.11.02: Contract No. C-2457), to provide labor,
materials, and equipment to drill, install, sample, and report
findings for four gas-monitoring wells as specified under Task 1, in
an amount not to exceed $14,000.00; or complete Tasks 1 and 2 to
include four additional wells as described in the documentation, in an
amount not to exceed $19,000.00.
It is also recommended that Resolution No. 90-348 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 1st Amendment to the proposed City Budget Resolution No.
90-362 appropriating $19,000 for contract change orders associated
with the Benton Landfill Closure and subsequent monitoring.
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Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2353, Mid-Size Compact Pick-up Truck
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2353, mid-size compact pick-up truck for Sanitation
Dept., be awarded to the low bidder, Fremont Ford, in the amount of
$10,193.62. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1989/90
budget.
Acceptance of Final Map
- Montebello Park Subdivision (West of
Enterprise High School and east of Interstate 5)
(S-100-490)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Final
Map for Montebello Park Subdivision, developed by Montebello Park
Associates, 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 for River
Bend Estates (North of South Bonnyview and west bank of the Sacramento
River)
* (S-070-230 & S-100-647)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution
No. 90-349 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Indianwood Drive and
Eagle Parkway in the River Bend Estates Subdivision.
It is also recommended that the improvements in River Bend Estates be
accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be instructed
to return the securities to the developer, DBL, Inc.
Resolution
- Abatement Proceedings at 1240 1/2 Orange Street, owned by
Gary Miralles and Dianne Miralles
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Board of Appeals and the City Attorney
that Resolution No. 90-350 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 1240 1/2 Orange
Street, owned by Gary Miralles and Diane Miralles.
Resolution
- Abatement Proceedings at 3125 Leonard Street, owned by
Lucille E. McDonald
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Board of Appeals and the City Attorney
that Resolution No. 90-351 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 uncapped well
and debris on the property located at 3125 Leonard Street, owned by
Lucille E. McDonald.
Resolution
- Abatement Proceedings at 586 Markwood Drive, owned by
Emil Benbrook and Bernice Benbrook, Trustees under the Emil And
Bernice Benbrook 1987 Trust
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 90-
352 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 586 Markwood Drive, owned by Emil Benbrook and
Bernice Benbrook, trustees under the Emil and Bernice Benbrook 1987
Trust.
Resolution
- Abatement Proceedings at 620 Locust Street, owned by
Joyce G. Tucker
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(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 90-
353 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 620 Locust Street, owned by Joyce G. Tucker.
Resolution
- Abatement Proceedings at 2335 Shasta Street, owned by
Richard D. Chester and Naida Chester
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 90-
354 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under
Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in
the City of Redding located at 2335 Shasta Street, owned by Richard D.
Chester and Naida Chester.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved
and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution Numbers 90-343, 90-344, 90-345, 90-346, 90-347, 90-348, 90-
349, 90-350, 90-351, 90-352, 90-353, and 90-354 are on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Dr. John Miley
- re Airpark Drive and Placer Street
(T-080-700)
A letter was received from Dr. John Miley requesting the City to
consider repaving and straightening Airpark Drive from Gold to Placer
Streets and place a stop sign on Placer Street at the intersection of
Airpark Drive heading in a westerly direction.
Director of Public Works Galusha stated that signalization of Placer
and Airpark Drive is a project included in the proposed traffic impact
fee project list to be constructed in the 1996/97 fiscal year, and the
realignment of Airpark Drive is included in the five-year plan in
1993/94. Mr. Galusha conveyed that this is not the first request the
City has had to realign Airpark Drive and signalize Airpark and Placer
Streets. He indicated that traffic counts were prepared prior to the
completion of the new CH2M Hill office building on Airpark Drive;
however, the traffic count is still some distance away from being
warranted. He explained that the traffic count on Airpark Drive is
1300 cars versus 13,000 on Placer Street.
Mr. Galusha said the realignment of Airpark Drive was discussed with
the Airports Director, and Director Ruff stated that the property
gained by realignment would not aid commercial development at the
Airport, although the small park and parking area could be expanded.
It is the recommendation of staff that a benefit or assessment
district be formed to construct the improvements. Mr. Galusha
explained that area businesses were not required to participate in
off-site improvements at the time of development, so they will not be
paying twice. Staff will finalize the paperwork for the assessment
district and distribute it to the area businesses for their
consideration within the next two months.
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Mayor Buffum stated that this is a good proposal. It is the
concurrence of Council to approve the staff proposal to proceed with
the finalization of paperwork for the formation of an assessment
district for traffic improvements at Airpark and Placer Streets and
distribute the information to area businesses.
CLOVER CREEK SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1987-2
(A-170-100-080)
Director of Public Works Galusha recalled that Council authorized the
Public Works Department to advertise for the construction of the
Clover Creek trunk line project, and the bid opening is scheduled for
July 31, 1990. The Stillwater treatment plant is approximately 20%
complete and the design of the Churn Creek pump station is underway.
Construction of the parallel east side interceptor will follow these
projects.
Mr. Galusha recalled that these projects are being funded from a
combination of City sewer revenue bonds which were sold in January
1989 and from the Clover Creek Assessment District bonds yet to be
sold. It is the recommendation of staff to issue the Clover Creek
Assessment District bonds to finance the construction of the trunk
system as well as other 1989 Wastewater projects.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-355 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving the Preliminary Official
Statement for the Clover Creek Sewer Assessment District No. 1987-2.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-355 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-356 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding authorizing the issuance of bonds in
the amount of $6,637,003.80 for the Clover Creek Sewer Assessment
District No. 1987-2.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-356 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
- re "DR" Design Review District
(L-010-500-050 & G-030-125 & A-090-100 & L-010-075)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Buffum opened the public
hearing regarding the proposed "DR" Design Review District.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated July 12, 1990
City Clerk Nichols stated that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that with
the adoption of the Riverfront Plan, the Planning Commission
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recommended and the City Council concurred in the establishment of a
Design Review District for the area. To facilitate this plan, the
Planning Commission recommended adoption of a new ordinance to create
a "DR" Design Review District. As the proposed ordinance is written,
the "DR" District would be a combining district. Implementation would
require the rezoning of the property to designate a "DR"
classification after the basic zoning.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director to approve the
ordinance establishing a Design Review district. He added that other
areas the City will need to address later are the fees to process a
design review application, training a staff person to work on these
applications, the appointment of a review body, and the rezoning of
areas to design review.
Council Member Arness noted that design review is subjective. He
expressed concern about projects being held up; and stated that
although he supports the idea of design standards, it may be
preferable to wait a week and consider this item further before
adopting the ordinance.
Council Member Moss pointed out that there is a simple appeal process
at the Planning Commission level which takes the sting out of the
ordinance.
Council Member Arness pointed out that the philosophy and standards of
the commission could change. Council Member Moss noted that diversity
of opinion can be quite healthy.
Mayor Buffum determined that there were no comments from the floor.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Mayor Buffum expressed concern about Page 3, Paragraph C, which refers
to the bulk of the proposed building in relation to the character of
existing buildings in the vicinity. Noting that it is time for
Redding to grow up, she asked if one-story buildings in an area would
preclude the development of three- and four-story buildings.
Mr. Perry explained that each design review area would be subject to a
separate set of standards. He conveyed that design review could cause
delay; however if people know what the criteria is, it can be factored
into the timetable. He added that the threat of design review is
sometimes more effective than the actual design review itself.
City Attorney Hays clarified that this is an enabling ordinance which
only creates a design review district designation. The Design Review
Board shall establish design review guidelines for any area zoned "DR"
where such guidelines have not been established by a specific or area
plan. The guidelines shall be approved by the Planning Commission and
adopted by the City Council.
Council Member Buffum noted that the design review board is comprised
of seven members including one Planning Commissioner. She conveyed
that she would prefer to see two Planning Commissioners on the board.
Mr. Perry indicated that an odd number of members should serve on the
board, and he conveyed that the Planning Commissioner serving on the
board would serve for four years.
Council Member Arness asked if the board members would be required to
disclose their economic interests. Mr. Hays replied yes.
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Mayor Buffum agreed that the seven member board should stand and noted
that the number of board members could be modified at a later date, if
desired.
Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1925 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code Title 18, Zoning, by adding Chapter 18.39 entitled "DR"
Design Review Combining District.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, finding that Ordinance No. 1925 is a mitigation measure as
identified in Final Environmental Impact Reports EIR-1-88 (Park Marina
Specific Plan) and EIR-1-82 (Municipal Airport Area Plan) and that
EIR-1-88 and EIR-1-82 adequately address the environmental impacts of
the ordinance. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Disposition and Development Agreement with
McDonald's Corporation (Southeast corner of Dana Drive and Churn Creek
Overcrossing)
(R-030-050-050)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Buffum opened the public
hearing regarding the Disposition and Development Agreement with
McDonald's Corporation.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Redding Redevelopment Agency recommendation dated July 10, 1990
City Clerk Nichols stated that no protests were received.
Housing Administrator Maurer conveyed that the Redding Redevelopment
Agency (RRA) owns a parcel located at the southeast corner of Dana
Drive and the Churn Creek Overcrossing. At the public hearing on
April 20, 1987, City Council approved the sale of the surplus
property. The Agency has marketed the property and determined that it
would be in the Agency's best interest to sell the parcel to
McDonald's Corporation. Under the terms of the Agreement, McDonald's
will pay $400,000 at close of escrow and complete improvements within
18 months of the date of the executed agreement. It is the
recommendation of staff that Council approve the Disposition and
Development Agreement between the RRA and the McDonald's Corporation.
Ms. Maurer stated that McDonald's Corporation requested an amendment
to the agreement giving McDonald's an option to sell the property back
to the RRA after a three-year period. She conveyed that staff is in
agreement with the requested amendment.
In response to Council Member Fulton, Ms. Maurer explained that the
proposed agreement gives the RRA an option to either cancel the
agreement or allow it to continue if McDonald's does not meet certain
criteria and build according to the timeline. However, McDonald's is
locked into paying property tax after three years, and McDonald's
wanted the same option to cancel after three years.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry pointed out that if
the property did come back to the RRA in three years, it would come
back at a higher value and it could be remarketed.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Arness, to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement between
the Redding Redevelopment Agency and McDonald's Corporation. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 9, Hidden Hills
Subdivision
(A-170-075-009)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Buffum opened the public
hearing regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 9.
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 Department recommendation dated July 11, 1990
City Clerk Nichols stated that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
Council undertook steps to formulate a landscape maintenance district
for landscaping improvements being installed in conjunction with the
development of the Hidden Hills Subdivision. The Engineer's Report
proposes a $73.68 per lot per year assessment. It is the
recommendation of staff that the resolution levying the assessment for
fiscal year 1990/91 be adopted.
Mayor Buffum determined that there were no comments from the floor.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Arness, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Arness, that Resolution No. 90-357 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding levying an assessment on City of
Redding Landscape Maintenance District No. 9 in the amount of $73.68
per lot for fiscal year 1990/91.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-357 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 10, East
Redding Estates Subdivision
(A-170-075-010)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Buffum opened the public
hearing regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 10.
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 Department recommendation dated July 11, 1990
City Clerk Nichols stated that no protests were received.
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Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
Council undertook steps to formulate a landscape maintenance district
for landscaping improvements being installed in conjunction with the
development of the East Redding Estates Subdivision. The Engineer's
Report proposes a $48.51 per lot per year assessment. It is the
recommendation of staff that the resolution levying the assessment for
fiscal year 1990/91 be adopted.
Mayor Buffum determined that there were no comments from the floor.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Arness, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Arness, that Resolution No. 90-358 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding levying an assessment on City of
Redding Landscape Maintenance District No. 10 in the amount of $48.51
per lot for fiscal year 1990/91.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-358 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 11, Highland
Oaks Subdivision
(A-170-075-011)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Buffum opened the public
hearing regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 11.
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 Department recommendation dated July 11, 1990
City Clerk Nichols stated that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
Council undertook steps to formulate a landscape maintenance district
for landscaping improvements being installed in conjunction with the
development of the Highland Oaks Subdivision. The Engineer's Report
proposes a $45.96 per lot per year assessment. It is the
recommendation of staff that the resolution levying the assessment for
fiscal year 1990/91 be adopted.
Mayor Buffum determined that there were no comments from the floor.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Arness, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Arness, that Resolution No. 90-359 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding levying an assessment on City of
Redding Landscape Maintenance District No. 11 in the amount of $45.96
per lot for fiscal year 1990/91.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
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Resolution No. 90-359 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PLANNING COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENT
(B-080-300)
Mayor Buffum recommended that Rick Bosetti be reappointed to the
Planning Commission to serve a four-year term expiring May 1, 1994.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Moss, approving the reappointment of Rick Bosetti to the Planning
Commission to serve a four-year term expiring May 1, 1994. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1923
- Amended Redevelopment Plan for the Market Street
Redevelopment Project
(R-030-150-701)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1923 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
Arness, that Ordinance No. 1923 be adopted, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Ordinance No. 974, as amended
by Ordinance Nos. 1173, 1295, and 1299, approving and adopting the
Amended Redevelopment Plan for the Market Street Redevelopment
Project.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Abstain: Council Members - Buffum
Ordinance No. 1923 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 1924
- Planning Commission Meeting Time
(B-080-300)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1924 be waived and the
City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Ordinance No. 1924 be adopted, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 2.52, Planning
Commission, by deleting Section 2.52.070 in its entirety and
substituting therefor a new Section 2.52.070.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Ordinance No. 1924 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
(L-040-300)
City Manager Christofferson relayed that the State is making an effort
to transfer the City's share of the motor vehicle in-lieu tax to the
State to help balance the State's budget. He conveyed that this would
amount to a $2.3 million reduction in revenue for the City. Based on
Council's authority, staff drafted letters to Governor Deukmejian
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stating the City's opposition to this proposal. He indicated that
Assemblyman Statham and Senator Nielsen support the City's position.
Mr. Christofferson pointed out that cities statewide have already
experienced a 17.5% reduction in revenue in the past decade.
Mr. Christofferson said the State is also considering implementing a
booking fee and establishing property tax administration costs.
City Manager Christofferson stated that the League of California
Cities requested a "review and comment" on AB3202 pertaining to the
prohibition of any public entity from unreasonably restricting access
to public land adjacent to a lake or stream that provides access to
waters open to public fishing. Mr. Christofferson recommended that
the bill be opposed. He stated that access should be locally
controlled. He suggested that Council convey that viewpoint to the
League, as well as to Assemblyman Statham and Senator Nielsen.
Council Member Moss pointed out that access to the river has been
Redding's policy, and he would oppose the City restricting access to
the river. Mr. Christofferson explained that it is a question of
authority and who should have the authority to make that decision, the
City or State.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, to express opposition to AB3202 to the League of California
Cities and to Assemblyman Statham and Senator Nielsen. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
CIVIC CENTER
(C-050-025)
City Manager Christofferson recalled that Council discussed the idea
of utilizing the Downtown Mall for Civic Center purposes and requested
that staff report on an approach to evaluating the Mall as a third
alternate site. Mr. Christofferson reviewed the Report to City
Council dated July 9, 1990, which is incorporated herein by reference.
The report discussed the following elements: structural integrity,
the cost of conversion, adequacy of space, the feasibility and
implications of acquisition, relocation of existing businesses,
adequacy of parking, the adequacy of utilities, traffic impacts, fire
hazard considerations, operational considerations, public convenience,
architectural presence, temporary or permanent facility, physical
constraints, seismic considerations, and questions relating to the
Mall as a retail center.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry presented a list of
basic concerns that would need to be explored to see if the Downtown
Mall is suitable for a City Hall. The Memo dated July 6, 1990, which
is incorporated herein by reference, also contained a comparison of
the Downtown Mall and the needs of the 2010 City Hall. Mr. Perry
noted that the feasibility study could cost from $50,000 to $100,000.
Boyd Alvord, Vice President of C.M. Dicker, Inc., and general partner
of Redding Mall Properties, stated that Redding Mall Properties holds
1/3 interest in the Downtown Mall. Mr. Boyd presented a prepared
statement to Council which is incorporated herein by reference. The
statement outlines the lease/purchase offer of 58,000 square feet of
the Downtown Mall at .$50 per square foot per month for twenty years.
Mr. Alvord stated that feasibility cost estimates are excessive; but,
he would be amenable to share a portion of these costs provided he
would have input as to who would do the study and its cost. He said
the existing heating and air conditioning units on their building
would be guaranteed for two years. Mr. Alvord stated that the
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downtown area is still the focal point of Redding, and a majority of
mall merchants indicate their support for locating City Hall in the
Mall. Mr. Alvord requested that Council give their proposal careful
consideration; and if not, they will take the matter directly to the
taxpayer of the City.
Noting that Council can opt to discuss the purchase of real estate in
closed session, Council Member Moss asked if Council is obligated to
discuss this issue in public. He conveyed that he would prefer to
discuss this in closed session.
City Attorney Hays conveyed that Council may discuss strategy and the
purchase of real property in closed session.
Mayor Buffum said now that the Mall is being considered as an
additional site, she asked if Council should deal with the money
issues before the Commissions study the site.
Council Member Fulton stated that he is reluctant to commit money to
another study, and a basic understanding of the Downtown Mall site
could cost $100,000. He said he was of the opinion that City Hall was
going to be a free standing, pleasant building surrounded by greenery.
He pointed out that the Commission needs information to look at the
different sites, and he is reluctant to spend more money and time.
Council Member Moss asked if Council Member Fulton would like to drop
this site. Council Member Fulton said he would consider the Mall site
only if it can be considered for a small amount of money.
Council Member Arness pointed out that there is some perception that
the City wants to build a grand palace. He noted that there are a
number of issues to resolve; what is our image, what are the costs of
new building compared to renovation. He pointed out that the City has
shot itself in the foot every time the City tried to remodel, and he
pointed out that cost estimates always come in low. He agreed with
Council Member Moss that financial aspects of the purchase of the
Downtown Mall should be discussed in closed session.
Council Member Moss said there is enough concern in the community that
the Downtown Mall should be considered. He said that the Commissions
should be given another 60 days to look at site selection for City
Hall and other facilities.
Noting that a letter was received from Lee Salter, representing the
McConnell Foundation, opposing the siting of City Hall at Benton
Ranch, Mr. Christofferson questioned if the Commissions should
continue to look at the Benton Ranch site.
Council Member Moss stated that the City will not abdicate its
authority to make the decision.
Mayor Buffum stated that the letter should be taken at face value by
each individual commissioner.
Mr. Perry clarified that the Commissions have until October to make
their recommendations and will only be comparing the Benton Ranch site
to the Parkview site while Council looks at the third alternative.
It was the concurrence of the Council to meet in closed session in the
second week of August to discuss financial aspects of the Downtown
Mall site for City Hall.
Council Member Arness noted that there should be dialogue between
staff and the owners.
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Mayor Buffum stated that she will follow up with staff to get
information to the Commissions regarding siting City Hall on Parkview
and Benton Ranch.
John Roach, 1422 Willis, asked if there will be a public hearing on
the siting of City Hall at the Downtown Mall. Mayor Buffum conveyed
that that has not been determined yet.
RESOLUTION
- Landfill Operation Agreement for the West Central
Landfill
(S-020-900)
Director of Finance Downing recalled that Shasta County and the City
of Redding entered into an agreement for the use and operation of the
County's West Central Landfill on August 30, 1988. Ms. Downing
recommended that the form of the Amended and Restated Operating
Agreement between the City and the County be approved. She conveyed
that the Amended Agreement clarifies the original agreement regarding
operating procedures and assignment of responsibilities and states
that the County may execute contracts that affect the Landfill only
with prior City Council approval.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Arness, that Resolution No. 90-360 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding approving the form and authorizing
the execution and delivery of a Landfill Operation Agreement.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-360 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- 1990 Landfill Improvement Agreement - Shasta Joint Powers
Financing Authority Landfill Revenue Bonds
(S-020-090)
Director of Finance Downing recalled that the Amended and Restated
Operating Agreement between the City of Redding and the County of
Shasta for the use and operation of the West Central Landfill provides
for Council approval of all contracts the County may execute regarding
the Landfill. Ms. Downing presented the Landfill Improvement
Agreement by and between the County of Shasta and the Shasta Joint
Powers Financing Authority for the issuance of Landfill Revenue Bonds,
1990 Series A, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$7,200,000 and recommended that Council approve the document. She
clarified that Council is only approving the form of the Agreement.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-361 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving a form of Landfill
Improvement Agreement between the County of Shasta and the Shasta
Joint Powers Financing Authority.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-361 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- 1990/91 Fiscal Year Annual Budget
(B-130-070)
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Director of Finance Downing presented the 1990/91 fiscal year budget
for adoption. Ms. Downing conveyed that items identified in budget
study sessions, as well as adjustments provided by the departments,
have been incorporated into the budget. It is the recommendation of
the Finance Director to adopt the resolution appropriating
$106,950,398 as the budget for fiscal year 1990/91.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-362 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding adopting and approving budget
appropriations for personnel costs, debt service, materials, supplies,
contract services, and capital outlay for fiscal year 1990-1991.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-362 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Council Member Moss noted that a letter was received from Karla
Dayton, representing the Shasta Tree Committee, requesting that the
new fiscal year budget include funding for a professional arborist.
He noted that the suggestion is very good and quite timely.
City Manager Christofferson indicated that Recreation and Parks
Director Riley included funding for an arborist in the Park's
Department proposed budget; however, staff felt that although it was a
worthwhile position, it could not be done this year. He said that
staff would be glad to follow up on the proposal.
Council Member Moss questioned if this issue should be brought back as
an agenda item.
Mayor Buffum recalled that Council discussed adopting a tree
ordinance. She said this issue could be reactivated and staff begin
to work on this.
ORDINANCE
- Amendment of Chapter 18.62 re Off-Street Parking Spaces
Required, Screening and Landscaping, and Driveway Grades/Widths
(L-010-500-050)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that, on
July 3, 1990, Council approved changes in the ordinance pertaining to
off-street parking for fast-food restaurants, shade trees, and
driveway grades. Mr. Perry submitted the ordinance for adoption.
Council Member Arness offered Ordinance No. 1926 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending sections
18.62.130, 18.62.250, and 18.62.310 to Chapter 18.62 of the Redding
Municipal Code pertaining to off-street parking and loading
regulations.
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-9-90
- Mary Lake Subdivision, Unit 12, by
Robert Loring
(S-l00-454)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 23 acres into 54 single-family residential
lots, located north of Placer Road and south of Mary Lake, described
as Tentative Subdivision Map S-9-90. A map of the area and a copy of
the conditions of approval were submitted to Council. This was an
information item.
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TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-19-90
- Country Oaks Subdivision, Unit 7,
by Chuck Metro
(S-l00-110)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 4.3 acres into 14 single-family residential
lots, located at the northwest corner of Country Oaks Drive and
Collyer Drive, described as Tentative Subdivision Map S-19-90. 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-31-90
- Blossom Park Subdivision, Units 3-
9, by Gary Arel, et al
(S-l00-044)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 80 acres into 199 single-family residential
lots, located north of Hawley Road, east of Twin View Boulevard, and
west of Churn Creek, described as Tentative Subdivision Map S-31-90.
A map of the area and a copy of the conditions of approval were
submitted to Council. This was an information item.
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT
(A-050-250)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted the
Monthly Status Report for June 1990 for the following work areas:
(1) annexations; (2) planning; (3) building and population; and (4)
park design. This was an information item and no action was required.
RIVERFRONT PLAN
- Master Plan for City Properties
* (C-070-220 & B-080-600-775)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that before
the end of July, the City will have received proposals to do the
planning work for Benton Ranch, Turtle Bay, Caldwell Park, and
Diestelhorst properties. Mr. Perry indicated that several issues need
to be considered regarding the process of consultant selection,
appointing a citizens' committee, and naming the project. He
recommended that at least two Council Members be involved with the
consultant selection and a display ad be published in the paper to
solicit interest in a committee.
Mayor Buffum concurred with the alternative to have staff, Council
Members, Commissioners, and an ARM representative participate in
consultant selection. She also concurred with the recommendation to
include advocates for museums, fisheries, etc., on the citizen's
committee and that an advertisement be placed in the paper to see who
is interested in serving. Mayor Buffum recommended that naming the
project be tabled to allow time for thought and give the commissions
an opportunity to provide some input.
Noting that the commissioners are very busy, Council Member Moss
suggested that the commissioners be relieved of this charge.
Mayor Buffum noted that Council's charges to the Commissions included
more than siting city hall. She noted that the consultant will not
have the background perspective of Redding necessary to create a final
product that reflects the needs of Redding. She added that it is very
important that the consultant be aware of what the City needs.
Mayor Buffum suggested that two members of each commission, the
Chairman and another member, be appointed to the citizens' committee
and the remainder of the group be comprised of advocates.
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Mr. Perry noted that staff will be setting up the interviews with the
consultant in August and asked which Council Members will participate
in the consultant selection.
Council Member Moss stated that he would like to sit on the consultant
selection board.
Mayor Buffum stated that she will appoint two Council Members to serve
on the selection committee.
RESOLUTION
- Annexation 89-16, Rancho Road Property Tax Exchange
Agreement
(T-010-650 & A-150-222)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that, on
May 15, 1990, Council commenced annexation proceedings for Annexation
89-16, Rancho Road. Mr. Perry stated that Larry Preston, Community
Services Director of Shasta County, conveyed to him that the County
does not want to pass through any property taxes to the City of
Redding. He noted that on tonight's agenda are annexation requests
totalling 2000 acres, and Annexation 88-2, Texas Springs, is comprised
of 1700 of those acres. He hoped that the County would look at each
annexation individually.
Mr. Perry stated that staff does not agree with the Mr. Preston's
position. He noted that there are three options: adopt the
resolution which will move the agreement to the County for adoption,
table the matter until a future date, or stop all annexations for a
while. Mr. Perry recommended that Council adopt the property tax
exchange agreement and pointed out that the City and County must agree
on a property tax exchange agreement for it to become effective.
City Attorney Hays stated that there is no one in the State who has
annexed property without receiving property taxes. Mr. Hays said that
Council may either approve such an agreement or litigate. He pointed
out that a property tax exchange agreement means there is an exchange
of property tax. If there is not going to be any tax exchange, it
does not follow the intent of the law. He added that the sphere of
influence is formulated by the Local Agency Formation Commission to
determine where the City is to provide services.
In response to Council's question, Mr. Perry stated that he is not
aware if the Board of Supervisors agrees with Mr. Preston's position.
Mr. Perry submitted to Council a document from Larry Preston listing
County-wide service costs for the County of Shasta.
Mr. Perry noted that the City and County negotiated a standard
property tax exchange agreement in May of 1989 and the intent was to
apply this agreement to all future annexations. It is the
recommendation of the Planning Director that Council adopt the
resolution approving the property tax exchange agreement.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-363 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. 89-16 (Rancho Road).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-363 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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RESOLUTION
- Annexation 89-14, Girvan/Pit Road Area Property Tax
Exchange Agreement
* (T-010-650 & A-150-204)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
Council commenced annexation proceedings for Annexation 89-14,
Girvan/Pit Road, on April 3, 1990. It is the recommendation of the
Planning Director that Council adopt the resolution approving the
standard property tax exchange agreement.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-364 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. 89-14 (Girvan/Pit Road Area).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-364 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Annexation 90-1, Abernathy Lane Property Tax Exchange
Agreement
* (T-010-650 & A-150-223)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
Council commenced annexation proceedings for Annexation 90-1,
Abernathy Lane, on May 1, 1990. It is the recommendation of the
Planning Director that Council adopt the resolution approving the
standard property tax exchange agreement.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-365 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. 90-1 (Abernathy Lane).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-365 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Annexation 88-7, Old Highway 44 Property Tax Exchange
Agreement
* (T-010-650 & A-150-206)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
Council commenced annexation proceedings for Annexation 88-7, Old
Highway 44, on April 3, 1990. It is the recommendation of the
Planning Director that Council adopt the resolution approving the
standard property tax exchange agreement.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-366 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. 88-7 (Old Highway 44).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
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Resolution No. 90-366 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Annexation 90-3, Clear Creek Mobile Park Property Tax
Exchange Agreement
* (T-010-650 & A-150-225)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
Council commenced annexation proceedings for Annexation 90-3, Clear
Creek Mobile Home Park on June 5, 1990. It is the recommendation of
the Planning Director that Council adopt the resolution approving the
standard property tax exchange agreement.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-367 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. 90-3 (Clear Creek Mobile Park).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-367 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Annexation 88-2, Oregon Gulch/Texas Springs Property Tax
Exchange Agreement
* (T-010-650 & A-150-201)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
Council commenced annexation proceedings for Annexation 88-2, Oregon
Gulch/Texas Springs Road Area on May 15, 1990. It is the
recommendation of the Planning Director that Council adopt the
resolution approving the standard property tax exchange agreement.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-368 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. 88-2 (Oregon Gulch/Texas Springs Road
Area).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-368 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Annexation 89-15, Bond Ridge Drive Property Tax Exchange
Agreement
* (T-010-650 & A-150-221)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
Council commenced annexation proceedings for Annexation 89-15, Bond
Ridge Drive on May 15, 1990. It is the recommendation of the Planning
Director that Council adopt the resolution approving the standard
property tax exchange agreement.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-369 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. 89-15 (Bond Ridge Drive).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
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Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-369 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CITY HALL
- Site Selection and Other Facilities Siting
(C-050-025 & C-050-450)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that the
Planning, Recreation and Parks, and Tourism and Convention Commissions
have each met once on the issue of siting City Hall and other
facilities. Mr. Perry stated that the commissions would like to know
if the siting of City Hall in the Downtown Mall is to be part of their
discussions; and if so, will Council provide information to them on
that subject. He also questioned if Council would like to extend the
date the Commissions are to report back to the City Council if the
Downtown Mall is factored into the evaluation. Mr. Perry questioned
if Council would like to provide architect services to the Commissions
for their studies.
Mayor Buffum stated that she is against spending $10,000 for further
architectural services because the Commissions would not be getting
any information that is not already available. Mayor Buffum said she
is looking for a philosophy and intuitive feelings about what the City
should look like from the Commissions.
Council Member Moss stated that Council has not given the Commissions
the support they need. He pointed out that Council is talking about
spending $25 million on a City Hall, and to deny the Commissions
adequate information to save money is shortsighted.
Mayor Buffum pointed out that the Council was criticized because the
Commissions were not asked to help site City Hall. She conveyed that
$75,000 has already been spent for information and the Commissions can
use that information. Mayor Buffum stated that she will make sure
that the Commissions receive the same information that Council
received.
Mr. Perry conveyed that each commission is approaching the charges
from a different direction. The Planning Commission decided not to
proceed until the decision was made whether or not to include the
Downtown Mall site. The Recreation and Parks Commission is listing
reasons for the selection of one site or another, and the Tourism and
Convention Commission has expressed more interest in the proposed
multi-purpose facility.
It was the concurrence of Council to not include the Downtown Mall in
the site selection process by the Commissions until Council has made a
decision whether or not to include the site.
Mayor Buffum stated that it is the intention to make the Commissions
voting partners and give them the same information as the Council
received.
RESOLUTION
- State Grant Agreement re Residential Curbside Recycling
Pilot Project
(G-100-170 & S-020-650)
Assistant Director of General Services Kohn recalled that staff was
authorized to pursue a State grant for a residential curbside
recycling pilot project. Mr. Kohn conveyed that the City was awarded
a $75,466 grant in June 1990, and staff will use grant monies to
purchase a trailer to haul recyclables, a fifth wheel vehicle to tow
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the trailer, and 2,500 storage bin sets. It is the recommendation of
staff to approve the grant.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-370 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to
sign Standard Agreement No. 5090-121 dated June 30, 1990, in the
amount of $75,466.00 between the City of Redding and the State of
California, Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling, for the
purpose of implementing a Curbside Recycling Program to serve 10% of
Redding's households.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-370 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mr. Kohn stated that he will provide Council with quarterly reports on
the progress of the residential curbside recycling pilot project.
BUCKEYE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
(W-030-600)
Director of Public Works Galusha recalled that Council adopted the
Master Water Plan on April 3, 1990, and authorized staff to request
proposals for the design of the Buckeye Water Treatment plant at the
Benson Drive site. Three proposals for design services were received
and the selection committee determined that Boyle Engineering was the
best candidate. It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director
to negotiate a contract for the preliminary design of the Buckeye
Water Treatment Plant with Boyle Engineering Corporation of
Sacramento. Staff will then submit a contract to Council for
approval.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, to authorize staff to negotiate a contract with Boyle
Engineering Corporation to design the Buckeye Water Treatment Plant
and submit the contract to Council for approval. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
RESOLUTION
- Traffic Impact Fee Schedule
(T-080-400)
Director of Public Works Galusha recalled that Council adopted
Ordinance No. 1921 which established a City-wide transportation impact
fee. Mr. Galusha reviewed the Report to City Council dated July 12,
1990, which is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Galusha outlined
the fees for different types of development and conveyed that the fees
will be in effect September 17, 1990.
Mr. Galusha indicated that the fee shall be paid prior to the issuance
of a building permit or a permit for mobilehome installation. The
Building Department notified the Builder's Exchange and contractors of
the effective date of both the Dana Drive and City-wide traffic impact
fee, and conveyed to them that plans submitted after July 31, 1990,
may not get through the plan check process prior to the September 17,
1990, deadline and that a building permit must be issued prior to
September 17, 1990, to be exempt from paying the fee.
Mr. Galusha clarified that any complete building permit application
filed prior to September 17, 1990, may be issued without payment of a
traffic fee until December 21, 1990. After December 21, 1990, all
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building permits, regardless of when application was made, shall pay
the traffic impact fee.
Mr. Galusha conveyed that staff reviewed the project lists of the
City-wide district versus the Dana Drive Benefit District and
determined that two traffic improvement projects overlap. Therefore,
staff recommends that the resolution setting the fees for the Dana
Drive Benefit District be modified to reduce the fees proportionately.
Council Member Moss noted that staff has issued sufficient warning to
the building community. He stated that a good compromise has been
reached and six months provides adequate time. He pointed out that
the City is losing revenue from traffic fees.
Council Member Arness said he sees staff bending over backwards again
and again, and he added that the proposed fee is too little.
Council Member Fulton said it is a good compromise, and extending the
timeline to December 21, 1990, will not hurt the City.
Mayor Buffum noted that there has been some discussion about when the
fees will go into effect. She recalled that when the school
development fees were introduced, anyone filing prior to the effective
date was exempt; thus, staff was loaded with permits prior to that
date. She said it is not clear if staff is trying to close that
loophole. Mayor Buffum stated that staff has been extremely fair and
come up with a good compromise. Mayor Buffum asked what the dollar
and cents difference is between the old and the new proposed fees for
the Dana Drive Traffic Benefit District.
Mr. Galusha stated that a single-family residential unit was reduced
from $952 to $768; commercial was reduced from $3.74 to $3.11 a square
foot; and office was reduced from $3.91 to $1.92 a square foot.
Council Member Moss asked if the fee had to be paid at the time of
application. Mr. Perry replied yes.
Council Member Moss noted that it may be easier for a builder to pay
the fee at the building permit stage, rather than upfront. He stated
that this idea could be considered during the automatic review after
six months.
Einhard Diaz, representing the Traffic Task Force, said it was the
Task Force's understanding that any application submitted prior to
September 17, 1990, was exempt from the fee. Regarding the December
21, 1990, deadline to receive the permit, he pointed out that the City
may lose some revenue on residential projects; however, large projects
will lose because it may take a project six to eight months to
complete architectural drawings, etc., and they will not be able to
meet the deadline. Mr. Diaz said this is not a compromise, it is a
clarification.
Mr. Diaz conveyed that the Task Force was under the impression that
projects in a benefit traffic district would be exempt from the City-
wide fee. He asked Council to consider deleting the requirement to
pay both fees by delaying acton on the Dana Drive fees.
Mr. Galusha said that staff has conveyed in many meetings that these
are two distinct fees. He explained that the fees in the Dana Benefit
Traffic Benefit District are for those properties that had general
plan amendments, and they are specific to that area. The other fee is
for improvements that are of City-wide benefit. He said if Council
eliminates one fee or the other, Council will eliminate the revenue
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necessary to make the improvements. Mr. Galusha emphasized that staff
tried to clarify this in the memo and to the Task Force.
Council Member Moss stated that he heard this statement many times.
Mr. Galusha clarified that the resolution designating fees for the
Dana Drive District is already in place, and the proposed amendment
resolution will reduce the fees.
Mr. Diaz stated that the Traffic Task Force has no problem with the
Traffic Impact Fees, but objects to the dual fees. They did not have
enough time to look at and review this issue.
Council Member Fulton left the meeting.
City Attorney Hays noted that Mr. Diaz is asking Council to not adopt
a resolution which lowers the fees. Staff has stated, and made very
clear, that these are two different fees.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-371 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting a roadway and
signal facilities City-wide Traffic Impact Fee for the incorporated
area of the City of Redding, pursuant to Chapter 16.45 of the Redding
Municipal Code.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness and Moss
Noes: Council Members - Buffum
Absent: Council Members - Dahl and Fulton
Resolution No. 90-371 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-372 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution No. 90-216, which
approved and adopted a road impact fee for the Dana Drive Traffic
Impact Fee District, pursuant to Chapter 16.43 of the Redding
Municipal Code.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness and Moss
Noes: Council Members - Buffum
Absent: Council Members - Dahl and Fulton
Resolution No. 90-372 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Buffum asked if staff plans to prioritize the projects list and
requested to look at the list. Mr. Galusha indicated that staff will
be reviewing the projects list after the traffic studies are received.
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Alcoholic Beverage License Applications
(A-110-140)
Food Connection (Pacific Food Connection of California)
20 Lake Boulevard
O'Ryans Deli (Christine L. Cross)
1970 Eureka Way
Togo's (David Imwalle and Molly Imwalle)
1340 Churn Creek Road, #5
Sunset Express - Hilltop (Michael P. and Virginia K. Norman0
1675 - P Hilltop
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 10:10 p.m., Mayor
Buffum declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk