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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1991-06-041 6/4/91 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers Redding, California June 4, 1991 7:13 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays. The Invocation was offered by Reverend Dick Kendall of the United Methodist Church. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Buffum with the following Council Members present: Arness, Dahl, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum. 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 Engineering Manager Russell, Fire Chief Bailey, Director of Finance Downing, Director of Recreation and Parks Riley, Senior Planner Keaney, Principal Planner King, Director of Information Systems Kelley, Associate Planner Morgon, 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 April 30, 1991 Regular Meeting of May 7, 1991 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 22, check numbers 169384 through 169926 inclusive, in the amount of $4,046,700.25, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 24, check numbers 316998 through 317896 inclusive, in the amount of $1,003,198.51, for the period May 12, 1991, through May 25, 1991, be approved. TOTAL: $5,049,898.76 Shasta Dam Commemorative Stamp (A-050-060) It is recommended that City Council support the production by the U.S. Post Office of a 50th anniversary commemorative stamp honoring the building of Shasta Dam and authorize the Mayor to send a letter supporting same. Plan Line - Intersection of Railroad Avenue, Westside Road, and Canyon Creek Road (R-030-145) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director to approve a loan in the amount of $20,000 to the Redding Redevelopment Agency for the development of a Plan Line at the intersection of Canyon Creek Road, Railroad Avenue, Westside Road, and Cedars Road, and funds be budgeted in the 1991-92 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2471, Treated Wood Poles (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 2471, treated wood poles, be awarded to the low bidder, J.H. Baxter & Co., in the amount of $63,758 (Bid Group I and II). Funds for this purchase have been requested in the 1991/92 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2472, Electric Power Metering Equipment (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 2472, electric power metering equipment, be awarded to the low bidder, Westinghouse Electric Supply Co., in the amount of $30,150.47 for Bid Group I; Westinghouse Electric Supply Co., in the amount of $58,702.15, for Bid Group II; and Westinghouse Electric Supply Co., in the amount of $6,099.90, for Bid Group III. Funds for this purchase have been requested in the 1991/92 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2473, Electronic Recording Meters (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 2473, electronic recording meters, be awarded to the low bidder, 2 6/4/91 Westinghouse Electric Supply Company. Purchase will be made throughout the 1991-92 fiscal year, as needed, in the approximate amount of $12,500. Funds for this purchase have been requested in the 1991/92 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2474, Substation Equipment Testing (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 2474, substation equipment testing, be awarded to the low bidder, Multi Amp Services Corporation, in the amount of $9,860. Funds for this purchase have been requested in the 1991/92 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2475, 15kV URD Cable (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 2475, 15kV URD Cable (#2, #4/0, 750 KCM and 1000 KCM Aluminum), be awarded to the low bidder, Pirelli Cable Corporation, in the amount of $197,780, for Bid Group I; and Pirelli Cable Corporation, in the amount of $294,885, for Bid Group II. Funds for this purchase have been requested in the 1991/92 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2491, Personal Computer System (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Information Systems Director that Bid Schedule No. 2491, two PS/2 55SX personal computers, be awarded to the low bidder, IBM Corporation, in the amount of $6,102. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1990/91 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2499, EMS Vehicle Intercom Systems (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Bid Schedule No. 2499, EMS Vehicle Intercom Systems, be awarded to the low bidder, L.N. Curtis & Sons, in the amount of $13,634.52. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1990-91 budget. Resolution - Prohibiting Parking at Air Show 1991 (P-030-250 & A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Airports Director that Resolution No. 91-222 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on Airport Road from Rancho Road to Meadowview Drive, and Old Oregon Trail from Rancho Road to the north gate of the Redding Municipal Airport on June 22 and 23, 1991, during the Air Show 1991 celebration. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2477, Security Services at Downtown Mall (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 2477, security services at Downtown Mall, be awarded to the low bidder, Crabtree Security Agency, Inc., at the hourly rate of $8.45. The contract period is July 1, 1991, through June 30, 1992. Funds for this purchase will be included in the 1991/92 Downtown Mall budget. Airshow Mixer - Request to Sell Alcoholic Beverages (A-110-100) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk and the Chief of Police to grant permission to the Redding Chamber of Commerce to serve alcohol at the Annual Airshow Mixer, June 21, 1991, in the "flightline tent" area at Redding Municipal Airport from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2476, Restroom Maintenance Service (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Bid Schedule No. 2476, restroom maintenance service, be awarded to the low bidder, Express Services, in the amount of $19,360.80. Resolution - Redding Plunge - Redding Swim Club (P-050-700-600) It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Resolution No. 91-223 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Agreement between the City of Redding and the Redding Swim Club for use of the Redding Plunge (swimming pool) from June 10, 1991, through August 23, 1991. 3 6/4/91 Resolution - Redding Plunge - Golden State Swim Team (P-050-700-600) It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Resolution No. 91-224 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Agreement between the City of Redding and the Golden State Swim Team for use of the Redding Plunge (swimming pool) from June 10, 1991, through August 23, 1991. Resolution - Concession at Redding Plunge - Redding Swim Club (P-050-700-600) It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Resolution No. 91-225 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Lease between the City of Redding and the Redding Swim Club for use of the Concession Stand Facility at the Redding Plunge in the Claude H. Caldwell Memorial Park during the 1991 Plunge swimming season. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2463, Ferric Chloride (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2463 (Job No. 5330-35), ferric chloride, be awarded to the sole bidder, Imperial West Chemical Co., in the amount of $306.28 per dry ton. The estimated annual cost of this purchase is $23,000, and funds have been requested in the 1991/92 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2464, Liquid Sulfur Dioxide (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2464 (Job No. 5330-33), liquid sulfur dioxide, be awarded to the low bidder, All Pure Chemical Co., in the amount of $425 per ton for 10 one-ton containers. The estimated annual cost of this purchase is $74,000, and funds have been requested in the 1991/92 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2465, Lime (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2465 (Job No. 5330-34 & 5203-15), lime, be awarded to the low bidder, Chemstar Lime, Inc., in the amount of $118.60 per dry ton delivered to the Clear Creek Wastewater Plant and $117.30 per dry ton delivered to the Foothill Water Plant. The estimated annual cost is $24,000. Funds for this purchase have been requested in the 1991/92 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2466, Liquid Aluminum Sulfate (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2466 (Job No. 5203-15), liquid aluminum sulfate, be awarded to the low bidder, Rhone-Poulenc Basic Chemicals, in the amount of $139.20 per ton. The estimated annual cost is $18,000. Funds for this purchase have been requested in the 1991/92 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2467, Liquid Cationic Polymer (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2467 (Job No. 5203-15), liquid cationic polymer, be awarded to the low bidder, Calgon Corporation, in the amount of 0.375 cents per pound. The estimated annual cost is $19,700. Funds for this purchase have been requested in the 1991/92 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2468, Liquid Chlorine (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2468 (Job No. 5203-15 & 5330-32) liquid chlorine, be awarded to the low bidder, Sierra Chemical, in the amount of $302 per ton for ten or more ton. The estimated annual cost is $48,000. Funds for this purchase have been requested in the 1991/92 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2469, Water Meters (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2469 (Job No. 5221-10 & 5204-15), water meters, be awarded to the low bidders, Badger Meter, Inc. for Items 1, 2, 3, and 8; Sensus Technologies, Inc. for Items 4 and 5; and Familian Pipe and Supply for Items 6, 7, and 9. The 4 6/4/91 estimated annual cost is $100,000, and funds for this purchase have been requested in the 1991/92 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2470, Rock and Mineral Products (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2470, rock and mineral products, be awarded to the low bidders, J.F. Shea for Items 1 through 5 and Items 7 and 8; North State Asphalt for Item 6, and to Morgan Emultech for Items 9 through 11. Funds for this purchase in the amount of $150,000 have been requested in the 1991/92 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2485, Bicycle Lane Construction (Placer Street between Pleasant Street and Wisconsin Avenue) (B-050-020 & T-100-050) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2485 (Job No. 9120), bicycle lane construction, be awarded to the low bidder for Alternate "B," Martin Excavating, in the amount of $89,989; and an additional $12,500 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, $4,511 be approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, and $3,000 be approved to cover the cost of work by City crews, for a total of $110,000. A State grant will pay for 90% of the cost and the City will participate in the amount of 10%. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2482, Security Services at Clear Creek Wastewater Plant and North Market Sewer Lift Station (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2482, security services at Clear Creek Wastewater Plant and North Market Sewer Lift Station, be awarded to the low bidder, Crabtree Security Agency, Inc., in the amount of $5,640. Funds for this purchase have been requested in the 1991/92 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2461, 1990-91 Slurry Seal Program (B-050-020 & S-070-200) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2461 (Job No. 5115-66), 1990-91 Slurry Seal Program, be awarded to the low bidder, California Pavement Maintenance Company, in the amount of $123,855, and it is also recommended that an additional $20,000 contingency fund be set aside for possible change orders. Funds for this project are included in the 1990/91 budget. Acceptance of Final Map - Ravenwood Estates, Units 5 and 6 (South of Old Alturas Road and east of Shasta View Drive) (S-100-614) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Final Map for Ravenwood Estates, Units 5 and 6, developed by Donald Lynn Development, be approved, the Mayor be authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2479, Peppertree Park Trail Extension Resolution - Appropriating Funds (B-050-020 & B-130-070 & P-050-460-700) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2479 (Job No. 9019), Peppertree Park Trail extension, be awarded to the low bidder, Robert J. Frank, in the amount of $16,644, and an additional $4,700 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $1,656 be approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, for a total of $23,000. Funds for this project are from park development fees. An additional supplemental appropriation in the amount of $6,000 from park development funds is necessary to provide complete funding for the project. It is, therefore, recommended that Resolution No. 91-226 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 53rd Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 90-362 appropriating $6,000 for the Peppertree Park Trail extension. It is also recommended that Council make the following findings regarding Bid Schedule No. 2479 (Environmental Determination ED-6-91): 1. 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 5 6/4/91 ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of Administrative Review on April 3, 1991. Resolution - Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans (Hartnell Avenue Bridge Widening) (S-050-100-300 & B-050-020) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 227 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign an Amendment to Agreement (Document No. 7036) by and between the City of Redding and the State of California, Department of Transportation, for the construction of State Highway Improvements, namely the repairing of "unsound" concrete discovered during the widening of the Hartnell Avenue overcrossing on Route 5 at Post Mile R13.95. The total cost of the extra work is $47,428.50, the contractor was paid from Redding Redevelopment Agency funds, and Caltrans will provide complete reimbursement to the City for the project. Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Improvements for Quail Ridge Subdivision, Unit 4 (North of Whistling Drive and east of Churn Creek Road) * (S-070-230 & S-100-607 & W-030-700-020) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 91- 228 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Windscape Court and Cobble Creek Court in Unit 4 of the Quail Ridge Subdivision. The landscaping along Churn Creek Road has not been installed because the developer has not been able to obtain a water meter from the Bella Vista Water District (District). The City and District have agreed to a transfer of water which will require that a meter be made available for the landscaping; however, the transfer is awaiting approval by the Bureau of Reclamation. It is also recommended that the improvements in Quail Ridge Subdivision, Unit 4, except for the landscaping along Churn Creek Road, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk return the securities to the developer, Lui and Cole Development Corp., in the amount of $850,000 and accept securities in the amount of $50,000 to ensure the completion of the landscaping along Churn Creek Road. It is also recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreement. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Dahl, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 91-223, 91-224, 91-225, 91-226, 91-227, and 91-228 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. - - - - - - - - - - - WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter of Resignation - Planning Commissioner Darrell Burrell (B-080-300) A letter of resignation was received from Planning Commissioner Darrell Burrell. Mr. Burrell states that he is willing to serve on the Commission until a replacement has been appointed, assuming that such a replacement will be obtained within a reasonable time. Mr. Burrell requests that he be allowed to continue serving on the Riverfront Master Plan Committee until its work is completed. Mayor Buffum stated that Planning Commissioner Burrell has been a fair and honest decision-maker and he will be missed. Noting that Mr. Burrell represents the Planning Commission on the Riverfront Master Plan Committee, she suggested that he be allowed to remain on the Committee until its work is completed. Council Member Moss stated that Mr. Burrell has been an excellent Commissioner. He noted that Council should extend its sincere appreciation to Commissioner Burrell for his service on the Commission. 6 6/4/91 MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Arness, to accept the resignation of Planning Commissioner Darrell Burrell, effective upon his replacement, and to allow him to remain on the Riverfront Master Plan Committee until it concludes its work. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Mayor Buffum noted that the new Chairman of the Planning Commission, Kelley Combs, will assist the Council committee during the interview process for the new Commissioner. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-19-90, by Ted and Judy Young (1411 Branstetter Lane) (L-010-230) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Buffum opened the continued public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-19-90. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Affidavit of Notice of Continued Public Hearing City Clerk Nichols advised that protests were received and copies were included in the Council packet. Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that the public hearing was continued from the City Council meeting of May 7, 1991. The applicant has requested that action on RZ-19-90 not be taken until after the Planning Commission has taken action on the lot split and variance. The Planning Commission will consider these matters on June 11, 1991. It is, therefore, recommended that this item be continued to the meeting of June 18, 1991. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to continue the public hearing on Rezoning Application RZ-19-90, by Ted and Judy Young, to June 18, 1991. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-1-91 and Rezoning Application RZ-1-91, by W-4 Ltd. and the City of Redding (5051 Caterpillar Lane) (G-030-010 & L-010-230) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Buffum opened the continued public hearing re GPA-1-91 and RZ-1-91. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Affidavit of Continued Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated May 13, 1991 City Clerk Nichols noted that Council received copies of protests in their City Council packet and an additional protest was received today. Senior Planner Keaney reported that the Planning Commission recommended to reclassify property from "Residential, 6.0 units per acre" and "Greenway" to "Industrial" and "Greenway;" and rezone the property from "M-2-F" Industrial and "U" Unclassified to "M-2-F" Industrial, "U-FP" Unclassified District with Floodplain Combining District and "U-F" Unclassified District with site-plan- review. The Commission's recommendation is in conflict with the applicant's request to amend the general plan to "Residential, 9.0 units per acres" and the corresponding rezoning request of "RM-9" Multiple Family Residential District. Mr. Keaney conveyed that the current general plan and zoning designations are inconsistent. The general plan classification is "Residential" and the zoning is "M-2-F." It is staff's recommendation to rezone the property to residential to be consistent with the general plan and increase the density from 6.0 units per acre to 9.0 units per acre; whereas, the Commission recommended the change from "Residential" to "Industrial." The reasons for staff's recommendation are the residential use across Moss Creek to the west; the potential for a residential-type use taking advantage of the amenities of Moss Creek; and concern about encroachment of new industrial development near 7 6/4/91 the single-family subdivision. The Commission did not make specific findings why it recommended industrial; however, there was a significant amount of testimony about traffic at the Commission meeting. Staff feels this is not a significant issue because peak hours for residential and industrial uses are different, and there is as much potential for industrial-use traffic as residential-use traffic. Mr. Keaney conveyed that the applicant submitted a site plan for the apartment project yesterday. Dwayne Miller, stated that he is W-4 Ltd.'s engineer on this project. He explained that it is a ten-acre site, and the concept is to cluster 80 to 90 units, depending on the density allowed. To the south would be open space and greenway comprising about 60% of the acreage. He noted that industrial use would require considerable more grading, and the apartment concept would minimize grading in the southern portion of the project. He added that the visual impact of leaving a buffer near Highway 273 would be in the best interest of the City, and housing needs could be met. Mr. Miller noted that Mr. Keaney thoroughly reviewed the traffic impacts. Council Member Arness asked what is the distance of the apartment units from the single-family units. Mr. Perry responded that the apartments would be approximately 500 feet away from the houses. George McCartney, 4619 White River Drive, representing the Mount Vista Homeowners Association, said their concern is that a 90-unit project represents 560 to 600 auto trips a day, and approximately 10% of those trips will be during peak hours. Mr. McCartney stated that when traffic backs up, traffic will turn onto Redwood Boulevard and go through the single-family subdivision. He asked what can be done about the traffic, and he added that traffic problems have not been properly addressed for anything other than an Industrial use. Gary Baker, 1148 Jaxon Way, stated that the single-family subdivision will face the back of the apartments, and this will not be aesthetically pleasing. The apartment complex will conflict with the industrial area. Mr. Baker submitted four letters from residents in the subdivision protesting the residential designation, and he read the letter of Pamela Carney dated June 3, 1991, into the record, which is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Baker conveyed that he and his neighbors would like the area zoned light industrial/commercial. Council Member Dahl asked if the greenway designation would change. Mr. Perry stated that with either designation, the greenway designation will be reconciled with the 100-year flood plain. Council Member Dahl noted that the Engineer's Report states that the project will have six acres of open space. He clarified that if the area is designated Industrial, the southern portion could be developed. Mr. Perry explained that any area above the 100-year flood plain could be developed. He cautioned that the general plan designation is not light industrial, it is industrial, and permitted uses could allow mini-warehouses, contractor yards, trucking, heavy equipment sales, storage, etc. Council Member Dahl pointed out that the developer's proposal will result in more open space, and it will not impact the drainage into Moss Creek. From an aesthetic viewpoint, the apartment complex would be better than industrial use. Mr. Baker said the area is hidden by a large berm, and it would not be seen if it is developed. He said he moved into the area knowing the Redding Truck Center and other businesses were there. Ray Van Cleave, representing Grainger Inc., 5080 Caterpillar Lane, stated that Grainger has a problem with this property being rezoned after it was sold as commercial, and he emphasized that this is an industrial park. Mr. Van Cleave conveyed that at 5:00 p.m., the traffic backs up past Graingers. The industries put a lot of care into the landscaping and the area looks nice. He is strongly opposed to changing the general plan after the fact. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 8 6/4/91 Council Member Dahl asked if the traffic impacts will be different with industrial or residential development. Mr. Perry stated that it depends on the specific industrial use. Council Member Dahl said the bottom line is to see that there are no additional traffic impacts that would prohibit development in that area. Mr. Perry said the neighborhood along Redwood Drive, which is already multiple-family and approved for a trailer park, would be affected because the same access street is shared. The traffic engineer felt there were not enough traffic movements occurring at any given moment to create a problem. Council Member Dahl concurred with staff's recommendation. He reiterated that residential development will have far less environmental impacts on Moss Creek, and the concerns of other regulatory agencies about impacts on urban streams must be considered. He opined that there are concerns about apartment development that are not being brought up. Part of Granger's concern is if industrial is being reclassified to residential, where is it going to stop. Council Member Arness asked if Council decided whether the development is 6.0 or 9.0 units per acre, would it go back to the Planning Commission. Mr. Perry said it is Council's decision, but it could be referred back to the Commission for recommendation. He suggested that if Council decides to proceed with the residential request, staff should be directed to develop sight plan review criteria. Council Member Arness suggested that the six-acre open space be encumbered so it remains open space. In response to Council Member Moss' question, Mr. Perry stated that staff did not establish any site plan review criteria after the Commission recommended industrial because there was no need to do so until staff knew what was going to happen. Mayor Buffum conveyed that she favors the industrial designation even though staff made some good points. She said the apartment complex has the potential to damage Moss Creek because of the presence of people on a 24-hour basis; and she pointed out that there is not a lot of industrial land set aside in that part of the community. Council Member Arness pointed out that the type of uses that would be developed with the industrial designation are unknown at this time. He asked if there was any way the applicant could agree on privacy, fencing, and open space controls without going back to the Commission. Council Member Moss pointed out that the Industrial Park is not built out, and there are already traffic problems. He asked how this problem is going to be alleviated in the future. Council Member Dahl emphasized that industrial or residential development will cause traffic, so traffic is not a reason for denial. Council Member Moss said he is reluctant to override and change the Commission's recommendation without giving them the opportunity to revamp it. Council Member Arness questioned if he wanted the Commission to consider the conditions. Council Member Moss replied yes. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Dahl to change the General Plan to "RM-9," approve the applicant's rezoning request, and bring a resolution to implement the change before Council at a subsequent meeting, and refer it back to the Planning Commission for specific site plan review conditions. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness and Dahl Noes: Council Members - Fulton, Moss, and Buffum Absent: Council Members - None This motion did not pass. 9 6/4/91 Because the Commission did not give a reason for their recommendation, Council Member Dahl suggested it be referred back to the Commission. He said it should be clear what the single-family subdivision residents would see when they look up at the apartments. Mr. Perry clarified that before Council Member Arness wants to take final action, he is asking what the conditions will be if it is designated residential. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, to refer General Plan Amendment Application GPA-1-91 and Rezoning Application RZ- 1-91, by W-4 Ltd., back to the Planning Commission for further review and conditions. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes It was the concurrence of Council to transmit the Minutes of the public hearing on this matter to the Planning Commission as part of its consideration. PUBLIC HEARING - re the Appeal of Denial of Variance Application V-5-91, by Drake Homes (195 Northpoint Drive) (L-010-410) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Buffum opened the public hearing re the Appeal of Denial of Variance Application V-5-91. 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 May 28, 1991 City Clerk Nichols advised that no protests were received. Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that the Planning Commission denied a variance to construct a tenplex in an "RM-9" Multiple Family Residential District. The District does not permit an apartment building larger than an eightplex. It is the opinion of the Commission and staff that the variance criteria are not found to be in evidence. It is the recommendation of staff that the appeal be denied. Tony Symmes, 1357 East Lassen Avenue, Chico, representing Drake Homes, stated that the site plan is good and meets most of the criteria. Mr. Symmes explained that the site is difficult to work with because of the slope, the easements on one side, the substantial amount of earthwork that is required, and the entrance to the property. Mr. Symmes noted that under the strictest application of variance criteria, the variance request would fail; but not allowing the variance would deny the property owner full and complete use of the property and a less desirable living unit for the tenant. He said the request is reasonable and findings can be made to support it. Mr. Symmes asked Council to grant the variance. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Arness asked if the parcel were split in two, how far apart would the buildings have to be. Mr. Perry said a minimum of ten or twelve feet. Council Member Arness said it was suggested that the tenplex would require less grading. Mr. Perry explained that a certain amount of grading will have to be done anyway, and after that, it is a function of design. Council Member Moss said the developer can put a combination of duplex units on the property to get the number of units allowed, he just cannot build a tenplex. The developer is not being denied the full use of his property. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to deny Variance Application V-5-91, by Drake Homes. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 10 6/4/91 PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-2-91, by Local Carpenters Union No. 1599 (751 Twin View Boulevard) (A-010-100) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Buffum opened the public hearing re Abandonment Application A-2-91. 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 May 28, 1991 City Clerk Nichols advised that no protests were received. Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of a request to abandon a 58-foot section of right-of-way adjacent to 751 Twin View Boulevard. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission and staff that the right-of-way is not needed. The Commission recommended that a 15-foot-wide electric easement for PG&E lines and facilities be maintained and the adjoining property owner construct curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the property frontage of 751 Twin View Boulevard. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, 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 Moss, that Council make the following findings regarding Abandonment Application A-2-91: 1. 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 April 3, 1991; and approve Abandonment Application A-2-91, in concept, and after Local Carpenter's Union No. 1599 complies with the conditions of approval, a resolution approving A-2-91 be brought to Council for adoption. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 1963 - Rezoning Application RZ-2-91, by David Wheeler and City of Redding (970 and 989 Canyon Creek Road) (L-010-230) MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Arness, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1963 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that Ordinance No. 1963 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding (RZ- 2-91). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Dahl, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 1963 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS (L-040-300 & L-040-070) City Manager Christofferson reviewed the Report to City Council dated May 20, 1991, which is incorporated herein by reference. He recommended that Council take the following positions on legislation: oppose AB769, support HR1505 and HR2298, oppose SB63, support AB72, oppose AB894, and oppose AB1639. He conveyed that the League of California Cities requested review and comment on AB1223. It is recommended that the Mayor be authorized to send the appropriate letters to legislators and the committees. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, to oppose AB769, support HR1505 and HR2298, oppose SB63, support AB72, oppose 11 6/4/91 AB894, oppose AB1639, and comment on AB1223 as stated in the Report to City Council dated May 20, 1991, and authorize the Mayor to send the appropriate letters to legislators and committees. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA-4-91 - by City of Redding (Clover Creek Watershed) (G-030-010) Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that this item was continued from the meetings of May 7, 1991, and May 21, 1991, to provide Council an opportunity to view Clover Creek and to allow the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) an opportunity to respond to a letter from City staff. Mr. Perry noted that a letter from DFG was received on Friday; however, it was too late to place on the agenda. He added that a letter was also received from Sharrah Dunlap & Associates, representing several property owners, suggesting that they fund environmental and hydraulic studies in order to further define what can be done on Clover Creek. It is the recommendation of staff to continue this item to give staff time to review the letter from DFG in further detail and consider the suggestion from Sharrah Dunlap & Associates in relation to the response from DFG. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, to continue General Plan Amendment Application GPA-4-91, by City of Redding, to the City Council meeting of June 18, 1991. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes BUENAVENTURA BOULEVARD CONSTRUCTION (C-070-200 & S-070-100) Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council directed staff to explore the possibility of an exchange of City land for construction of a portion of Buenaventura Boulevard between Placer and Canyon Creek Roads. The City's property was appraised at $864,000, and Signature- Northwest obtained an engineering cost estimate of the road construction in the amount of $1,560,000. He explained that it may be possible to reduce construction costs; however, an environmental review is necessary to do that. Mr. Perry explained that an alignment survey and environmental work will cost approximately $25,000. Because this will take a considerable amount of staff time, Mr. Perry recommended that a consultant package the proposal. He said this will expedite the work. Mr. Perry conveyed that opposition to the road is expected; however, opposition will only strengthen as the area develops. He added that the road will require some acquisition of property. It is the recommendation of staff to pursue construction of the road and obtain the environmental analysis. Council Member Moss asked if this project is included in the traffic impact fees program. Public Works Director Galusha responded yes, the part of Buenaventura Boulevard which goes through City-owned property is in the traffic impact fee program. Mr. Perry explained that staff considered making an inter-fund loan through the traffic impact fund program, but there are so many projects that need to be done and some of them are considered a higher priority. Council Member Moss pointed out that the City could save money because the fire station on Canyon Creek may be moved or closed. Mr. Perry explained that the Placer Street station could expand its service area. Council Member Fulton said it is difficult to take on another project. The City is over committed, and this is not the time to do this project. Council Member Moss said he would like to see what the actual cost of the project will be and where it falls priority-wise. He is also concerned about taking on too much, and he noted that the property could be merchandised to fund a higher priority project. Council Member Arness pointed out that contruction costs could be leveraged better if a developer improved the road. He favored getting an estimate of the cost. Mayor Buffum pointed out that if the alignment is changed in the future, another EIR would have to be done. It is either a commitment or it is not. 12 6/4/91 Council Member Dahl pointed out that the alignment must be built eventually, and it should be addressed. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Dahl, directing staff to circulate a request for proposals for an environmental assessment of the construction of Buenaventura Boulevard between Placer and Canyon Creek Roads and return with a budget amendment for same. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Dahl, Moss, and Buffum Noes: Council Members - Fulton Absent: Council Members - None SACRAMENTO RIVER TRAIL - Acquisition of Land (C-070-010 & P-050-460-700) Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that it is widely accepted that the City owns all of the riverfront land from Diestelhorst Bridge upstream to Salt Creek along the south bank of the Sacramento River. Staff was recently informed by the United States Bureau of Reclamation that the area containing the south trail parking lot and the first 400 feet of the Sacramento River Trail, including access to Pump House No. 1, was deeded to the Bureau in 1941 for postal telegraph facilities, a use that has been abandoned. It is the recommendation of staff that the Mayor be authorized to send a written request to the Bureau for the City to acquire the land in fee ownership. Mr. Perry added that the Bureau is reviewing how the transfer will occur; and if the property needs to be purchased, staff will bring the issue before Council for consideration. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Moss, to authorize the Mayor to send a written request to the United States Bureau of Reclamation for the City to acquire property in the south trail parking lot and the first 400 feet of the Sacramento River Trail in fee ownership. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-51-90 - Woodside Park, Unit 4, by Robert Loring (S-100-823) Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted permission to subdivide 52 acres into 48 single-family lots, located along the future extension of Santa Rosa Drive north of its intersection with Quartz Hill Road, described as Tentative Subdivision Map S-51-90, Woodside Park, Unit 4. 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-4-91 - Shasta Highlands, by Debra Investments Corp. (S-100-696-800) Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted permission to subdivide 52 acres into 138 single-family lots, located southeast of Simpson College and east of Shasta View Drive, described as Tentative Subdivision Map S-4-91, Shasta Highlands. A map of the area and a copy of the conditions of approval were submitted to Council. This was an information item. UNITED STATES BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT - Draft Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (F-200-200-040) Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) submitted to the City the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Resource Management Plan (RMP) for BLM lands. Mr. Perry submitted staff's comments and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and the River and Waterways Commission on the EIS and RMP to Council. He explained that June 28, 1991 marks the end of the comment period for the draft RMP and EIS. Mr. Perry conveyed that the draft EIS and six proposed land-use alternatives affect 247,000 acres of public land managed by BLM, and approximately 44,800 acres is in Shasta County. The Action Plan may transfer or exchange to 13 6/4/91 various government agencies about 5,500 acres to meet local needs under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act; however, two years after approval of the Plan, any land not accepted by a government entity could be used in an exchange agreement with any private party. Mr. Perry explained that there are many potential uses for these BLM lands, including easements for utilities, right-of-ways for roads, park sites, school sites, etc. It is the recommendation of staff to forward the comments to BLM. He added that a letter was received from Mark Morris, the BLM area manager, offering to make a presentation to the City Council on the Resource Management Plan on July 16. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Moss, to forward the comments of staff, the Planning Commission, and the River and Waterways Commission on the draft Environmental Impact Statement and draft Resources Management Plan to the Bureau of Land Management. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Moss said the Plan should be looked at closely; and if there is any use for these lands, it should be pursued. Mayor Buffum stated that it is the concurrence of City Council to direct staff to arrange a presentation by the Bureau of Land Management regarding the draft EIS and RMP to City Council. VIACOM FRANCHISE REVIEW (T-040-050) Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that the City is obligated to review its franchise agreement with Viacom on an annual basis. A telephone survey was conducted to evaluate signal quality, verify if services had been extended, and to see if a consultant needs to be retained to check if technical standards are being met. A copy of the survey was submitted to Council, and Mr. Perry indicated that the system is working good. He said a more complete report on the annual review will be submitted later. This was an information item, and no action was taken. RESOLUTION - Landscape Maintenance District No. 2, St. Thomas Heights Subdivision (A-170-075-002) Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that City Council continued the matter of levying fees for Landscape Maintenance District No. 2, St. Thomas Heights, due to concerns about sight distance problems on Hilltop Boulevard. Mr. Riley noted that Public Works Director Galusha will address those issues. It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt the resolution levying the assessment for fiscal year 1991-92. Public Works Director Galusha stated that staff reviewed the concerns of the residents in St. Thomas Heights pertaining to sight distance problems exiting from the subdivision onto Hilltop Drive. He confirmed that landscaping placed in the public right-of-way created problems with vehicle sight distance, and it is the recommendation of staff that some modification to the existing landscaping be undertaken to improve the sight distance. City staff will remove the improvements and determine the extent of the replacement contract, and the scope and cost of the contract will be brought back to Council for approval. The estimated cost is $20,000 to $25,000. In response to Council Member Moss' question, Mr. Galusha indicated that this would be funded as a Public Works project. MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to remove the landscaping, sidewalk, raised mounds, and sprinkler system in the area impacting the sight distance from St. Thomas Heights to Hilltop Drive and prepare a contract for Council's approval to proceed with the replacement of improvements. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Resolution No. 91-229 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding levying an assessment on City of Redding Landscape Maintenance District No. 2, St. Thomas Heights, in the amount of $187.43 per lot for fiscal year 1991-92. 14 6/4/91 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Dahl, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 91-229 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. CLOSED SESSION (C-070-010) Mayor Buffum stated that City Council will not hold a closed session. ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Letter from La Rue Rocha re River Properties Master Plan (C-070-220) Public Utilities Commission - Application from PG&E re increase in electric and gas rates (S-050-350) 15 6/4/91 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:05 p.m., Mayor Buffum declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ______________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Clerk