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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1995-02-211 02/21/95 City Council, Regular Meeting City Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California February 21, 1995 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was lead by Interim City Attorney Calkins. The invocation was offered by Sister Margaret Welsh, Mercy Medical Center. The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. Anderson with the following Council Members present: P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray and R. Anderson. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Director of Public Works Galusha, Director of Electric Utility Lindley, Chief of Police Blankenship, Fire Chief Bailey, City Treasurer Linville, Administrative Services Director Starman, Director of Community Services Gorman, Director of Finance Downing, Acting Planning Director Keaney, Director of General Services Masingale, Director of Parks and Recreation Riley, Director of Information Systems Kelley, Director of Personnel Bristow, Airports Director Perry, Director of Utilities/Customer Service Vokal, Transportation Coordinator Duryee, Associate Planner Morgon, Management Assistant to City Manager Bachman, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph. City Manager Warren announced his selection of Phil Perry as the new Assistant City Manager and Kurt Starman as the new Director of Administrative Services. In addition, he noted the appointment of John Keaney as the Acting Planning Director. RESOLUTION - re Appreciation of services of Samuel S. McMurry to the City of Redding upon the occasion of his retirement (A-050-080) MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that Resolution No. 95-044 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding in appreciation of the services of Samuel S. McMurry to the City of Redding upon the occasion of his retirement. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 95-044 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register 14, for the period January 17, 1995, through January 31, 1995, check numbers 215673 through 216283 inclusive, in the amount of $4,567,194.92, and Accounts Payable Register 15, for the period February 2, 1995, through February 10, 1995, check numbers 216284 through 216592 inclusive, in the amount of $1,406,325.56 be approved and paid and Payroll Register 15, check numbers 392352 through 393106 inclusive, and electronic deposit transactions numbers 22480 through 22681, totaling $1,302,848.63, for the period of January 1, 1995, through January 14, 1995, and Payroll Register 16, check numbers 393107 through 394057, and electronic deposit transaction number 22682, totaling $1,206,122.65, for the period January 15, 1995, through January 28, 1995, be approved. TOTAL: $8,482,491.76 2 02/21/95 Resolution - Appropriating funds and authorizing development of video tape for Southeast Asian Community Awareness Program (A-050-060) It is the recommendation of Council Member Murray that Resolution No. 95-045 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 47th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 94-199 (1) appropriating $23,620 for a Southeast Asian Community Awareness Program; and (2) authorizing the receipt of $10,000 in revenue. Transaction Listing - Items between $5,000 and $25,000 approved by the City Manager for Fourth Quarter 1994 (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that the City Council accept the transaction listing of purchases between $5,000 and $25,000 approved by the City Manager for the period October 1994 through December 1994. Temporary Water Service Agreement - with Redding Rancheria (W-030-500) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that the City Council grant a 60-day extension of water service to the Redding Rancheria. Planning and Community Development Monthly Status Report (A-050-250) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that the Monthly Status Report through January 1995, for the following work areas be accepted: (1) Annexations; (2) Zoning, Subdivision, and General Plan Amendments; (3) Building and Population; (4) Housing Assistance and Rehabilitation; and (5) Surplus Property. Resolution - Amendments to Housing Rehabilitation Loan Policy (G-100-080-380) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that Resolution No. 95-046 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing implementation of amendments to the Rehabilitation Loan Policy and Mobilehome Repair Program Policy adopted by City Council Resolution Nos. 75-86 and 92-343. Set Public Hearing - re Rezoning Application RZ-1-95, by Don Lynn (Forest Homes Subdivision, Phase 3) (L-010-230) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., March 21, 1995, to consider the request to rezone property from "U-FP" Unclassified District to "R-1" Single-Family Residential District. Offer to Sell Land - by Jim Sowerby (Tarmac Road) (C-070-010) It is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development that the City Council direct staff to advise Jim Sowerby that the City is not interested in acquiring property located on Tarmac Road west of the intersection of Tarmac Road and Abernathy Lane. Placement of Property/Boiler and Machinery Insurance - re Redding Power Plant (R-100-375-550) It is the recommendation of the Risk Manager that the City Council accept the Report to City Council dated February 21, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, which discusses the placement of property/boiler and machinery insurance for Redding Power Plant. Resolution - Appropriating Funds and Authorizing Purchase of Optical Disk Imaging System for Police Department * (B-130-070 & A-050-270) It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Resolution No. 95-047 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 37th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 94-199 appropriating $45,000 for an optical disk imaging system. 3 02/21/95 Resolution - Appropriating Funds to Replace an Emergency Backup Generator at Police Department Resolution - Authorizing Rental of Temporary Generator and Emergency Purchase and Installation of Generator * (B-130-070 & C-050-550 & A-050-270) It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Resolution No. 95-048 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 46th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 94-199 appropriating $27,780 to replace an emergency backup generator. It is further recommended that Resolution No. 95-049 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring that an emergency situation exists; authorizing the bypass of the formal bidding process; approving the rental of a temporary generator; awarding a contract to Cummins West for the purchase of a new 100-kilowatt generator; and authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documentation. Resolution - Declaring March 7, 1995, as Arbor Day, and March 5 through 11, 1995, as Arbor Week (A-050-060-600 & A-050-220-075) It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Resolution No. 95-050 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring March 7, 1995, as Community Tree Planting Day, otherwise known as Arbor Day; and March 5 through 11, 1995, as Arbor Week. Acceptance of Final Map - Forest Hills Estates Subdivision, Unit 2 (S-4- 92), by Signature Northwest (S-100-196) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the Final Map for Forest Hills Estates Subdivision, Unit 2, 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. 2902, Airport Road/Churn Creek Traffic Signal Installation (B-050-020 & T-080-700) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 2902 (Job No. 9311), Airport Road/Churn Creek Traffic Signal Installation, be awarded to Richard A. Heaps, Electrical Contractor, Inc., in the amount of $97,465, an additional $11,000 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $10,000 be approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, for a total of $118,465. Resolution - Releasing Abatement Proceedings on Property at 4063 Eastside Road, owned by Kennie C. Knowles Trucking, Inc. (A-030-070) It is the recommendation of the Interim City Attorney that Resolution No. 95-051 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 4063 Eastside Road, owned by Kennie C. Knowles Trucking, Inc. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 95-045, 95-046, 95-047, 95-048, 95-049, 95-050, and 95- 051 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal by Virgil Weld concerning approval of Tentative Subdivision Map S-12-93, Oasis Knolls Subdivision, by B & L Development (East of Salt Creek and north of Oasis Road) 4 02/21/95 (S-100-500-300) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor R. Anderson opened the public hearing regarding the appeal by Virgil Weld concerning approval of Tentative Subdivision Map S-12-93, Oasis Knolls Subdivision. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated February 15, 1995 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Acting Planning Director Keaney recalled that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of January 24, 1995, approved Tentative Subdivision Map S-12-93, Oasis Knolls Subdivision, which granted B & L Development permission to create up to 92 single-family residential lots on 30.8 acres. He stated that Virgil Weld, representing the abutting property owner Norman Levenson, appealed the decision. He noted that a variance application for a small floodplain encroachment in Salt Creek was approved in conjunction with the tentative subdivision map and is not an issue of the appeal. Mr. Keaney explained that the appellant, Mr. Levenson, is opposed to access to the subdivision through his property. The exact same issue was previously considered by the City Council in 1990 when considering a previous tentative map on the same property. That map was nearly identical to the recently approved S-12-93. Mr. Keaney summarized that Mr. Levenson is opposed to extending Gold Hills Drive north from Oasis Road which would split the property into two parcels. Staff, however, recommends that Gold Hills Drive be extended north. This is a logical place for a road to occur based on the location of existing and future streets and sight-distance consideration. He noted that in 1990, the City Council voted to require Gold Hills Drive to be dedicated as right-of-way as depicted on the tentative map exhibits. Mr. Keaney said that Mr. Weld, at the Planning Commission meeting of January 24, 1995, concurred that his proposal to realign and reconstruct a portion of Gold Hills Drive south of Oasis Road was not viable. In 1990, the alternatives proposed by Mr. Weld and Mr. Levenson focused on access north of Oasis Road being provided by a street farther east on Oasis Road and existing Gold Hills Drive being left in place or shifted several hundred feet west if necessary. Due to the intersection-spacing requirements to the west and sight-distance requirements to the east, staff recommended that Gold Hills Drive be extended north from approximately its existing location. Mr. Keaney explained that Mr. Weld has raised the question about Oasis Road and its status as a legal right-of-way. Mr. Weld contends that Oasis Knolls Subdivision cannot be approved because City codes require tentative subdivision maps to depict connection to a dedicated public street, and Oasis Road is not a public street. Staff does not believe that issue is relevant to the City Council's consideration. Even assuming Mr. Weld's claim has some validity, the City will be forced to address establishing the legality of Oasis Road, regardless of any action on the Oasis Knolls Subdivision. Mr. Keaney indicated that it is the opinion of staff that the issues and alternatives remain the same as they were when this subdivision was first considered and approved in 1990. The new tentative map does not represent a significant change from the original tentative map. Therefore, staff recommends that the appeal be denied based on the same findings outlined in the December 11, 1990, Planning Commission staff report, incorporated herein by reference. If the City Council concurs, it is recommended that the Negative Declaration be ratified; find and declare that as listed in (a) through (g) of Government Code Section 66474 exist with regard to this proposed subdivision and that the proposed subdivision is consistent with the Redding General Plan and applicable specific plans; and deny the appeal. 5 02/21/95 Mr. Keaney noted that a letter was received from Mr. Levenson requesting the City to move forward with processing Use Permit Application UP-96-90 for an apartment project. He opined the request had no bearing on staff's recommendation regarding the appeal. In response to Council Member P. Anderson, Mr. Keaney stated for many years staff's position has been the south side of Oasis Road needs to be somewhat modified to provide for more of a right angle at the Oasis Road and Gold Hills Drive intersection. He noted the proposed design shifts the road westerly on the north side and results in approximately a three-quarter acre parcel on the east side of Gold Hills. Council Member P. Anderson was concerned about requiring Mr. Levenson to pay for realigning a road which he did not request. Mr. Keaney explained that properties are normally built equally on all properties. Under normal City standards, roads are centered on existing property lines, however, Gold Hills Drive was dedicated and built on property to the east of Mr. Levenson. He stated that Mr. Levenson's loss of property at the far north end of the road is minimal in relation to the scope of the road. He related that the road project has been included in all benefit districts within the Oasis Road/Interstate 5 Interchange corridor. He noted that if the Levenson property does not develop, the City, at some point in time, will be required to proceed with the south side intersection realignment. Virgil Weld, representing Mr. Levenson, provided the City Council with communications dating back to April 1986 outlining his client's concerns regarding road realignment in relation to the development of his property. When the issue was first raised in 1986, he went on record with legal access concerns. During the processing of the parcel map, staff was not concerned about the possibility of eminent domain or the need to access Oasis Road. He recalled that in 1990, the map was resubmitted and Mr. Levenson went on record again as opposing the proposed access which involved the utilization of his property. The Planning Commission chose to deny the request, however, on appeal the City Council approved the project. He noted legal access to the property was from Twin View Boulevard to the west and was created at the time the parcel map was recorded. Mr. Weld explained that Mr. Levenson subsequently engaged the services of TJKM Traffic Consultants (TJKM) to review possible accesses to Gold Hills Drive. A meeting was conducted approximately four years ago with the engineers for the Oasis Knolls Project and for an adjacent project and it was concluded that a feasible access could be taken east of Oasis Road, which was previously identified as temporary. TJKM concluded the proposal was feasible. Staff, however, was not in favor of the proposal as it did not provide for intersection spacing of approximately 1,320 feet. TJKM opined that evenly-spaced intersections appeared to be more crucial along Oasis Road, rather than one-quarter mile intersections. He noted, however, that qualified experts can differ in this area. Once development occurs along Oasis Road, he did not envision traffic exceeding 40 mph, thereby permitting closer traffic signal spacing. Mr. Weld argued that the current proposal creates a 120-foot-wide strip of property which will be difficult to market. Additionally, the road will result in the loss of approximately eight units, representing a considerable loss of revenue to the property owner. Mr. Weld requested the City Council to give serious consideration to alternate proposals which create a safe road environment and avoid the utilization of eminent domain. Mr. Weld stated that Mr. Levenson subsequently submitted a parcel map to divide his property into four parcels. The City Council approved the parcel map on appeal and referred it back to the Planning Commission for a zone benefit determination. He indicated that the zone benefit determination was never completed so the parcel map could not be recorded. Mr. Weld recalled that in 1974, the County of Shasta filed eminent domain action to take possession of Oasis Road for the purpose of 6 02/21/95 constructing a public road. This matter, however, was never brought to trial and Mr. Levenson was never duly compensated. He stated that conversations with legal counsel indicate that if the matter is not brought to trial within five years, the courts can be petitioned for dismissal of the action. If this occurs, Oasis Road would be considered a private road. This would be contrary to the City's condition that access to the subdivision connect to a public road. Mr. Weld clarified that Mr. Levenson is not opposed to the project, only the proposed access. He, therefore, requested the City Council not approve the development's access as depicted by staff. Council Member Murray noted that eminent domain proceedings require the property owner to be compensated for property at its fair market value; therefore, he did not understand where a financial loss would be realized. Mr. Weld stated that his client desires to keep the property intact. Council Member P. Anderson questioned whether Mr. Weld's proposal is acceptable to surrounding developments. Mr. Weld responded the proposal was acceptable four years ago when the engineers for the various projects met. Mr. Keaney emphasized that Mr. Weld's proposed intersection would be within 500 feet of Gold Hills Drive. As a solution, TJKM suggested the south side of Gold Hills Drive be shifted 200 feet to the west. Mr. Keaney explained staff's proposal only results in the north side being shifted 80 feet and the south 50 feet. He explained that a superior alternative would be to maintain the 1000 foot spacing between Churn Creek Road and Gold Hills Drive, with the next intersection being a minimum of one-quarter mile farther to the east. He noted there are constraints at both ends, i.e., adequate intersection spacing and sight distance issues resulting from the crest of the hill. He stated that at the time Crystal Estates Subdivision, Phase II is recorded, access from Oasis Road must be closed and access must occur from another location which has been identified as Gold Hills Drive. Mr. Weld noted that Country Homes Planned Development was required to move its proposed intersection farther east. Assistant City Manager Perry interjected that Mr. Weld is comparing a driveway to a street intersection. Bob Rehberg, representing Mr. Levenson, opined that the City is essentially handing over the right to proceed with a condemnation action to a private developer in order to accommodate his development. He explained that Mr. Levenson has been attempting to preserve his property, which has been designated as a regional shopping center, since the early 1960s. He noted one of the major problems, which is a product of both the County of Shasta and the City, is Gold Hills Drive. He viewed staff's proposal as a continuation of a poor engineering solution. He recommended that the City Council review the material provided by Mr. Weld which provides a solution without involving the Levenson parcel and provides a somewhat right angle intersection. Based on Mr. Weld's proposal, he did not believe the City Council could make the necessary finding that the property being sought is necessary for the project. Mr. Rehberg referenced City Council Policy 1703 which sets criteria by which the City Council can give out authority to proceed with the acquisition of land by eminent domain in the name of the City of Redding. In accordance with this established policy, he did not believe staff's proposal met the necessary requirements. He opined that if the City Council proceeds with staff's recommendation, the development of a regional shopping center will require modifications similar to those currently being proposed by Mr. Weld. Mr. Rehberg pointed out that his client had Use Permit UP-96-90 placed on a holding status in 1990 at the request of the Director of Planning and Community Development. He stated that his client's request to continue the application process represents a serious application for development in the area. 7 02/21/95 Mr. Rehberg entered into the record a letter from Mr. Levenson dated February 21, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, wherein the City Council is requested to defer consideration of the matter and direct the landowners to develop a solution which is acceptable to all interested parties without the threat of eminent domain. Chris Kraft, Sharrah Dunlap & Sawyer, representing B & L Development, requested the City Council to proceed with staff's recommendation. Mayor R. Anderson determined that there were no additional individuals wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. Council Member P. Anderson cited a prior development wherein the City Council directed the landowners to come to an agreement regarding access to the landlocked property. In order to be consistent, she recommended the appeal be upheld and the landowners directed to work out a solution to the problem. She did not believe the City should utilize another individual's property at the benefit of another when that individual is not agreeable. She stated that development is not required on the landlocked property. Council Member Murray noted the parcel is not landlocked as it has legal access to Twin View Boulevard. Based on the Planning Commission's conditions of approval, that option exists, although it is not considered the preferred option as it would place another bridge into the City's street system. He stated that Mr. Weld's recommendation requires additional signalized intersections. He indicated that ultimately development of City infrastructure occurs because of private development, with the first development bearing the bulk of the cost. He noted in this instance, the first development will be required to compensate Mr. Levenson for any hardship created by the development. He supported denying the appeal which results in one less bridge and traffic signal. Mayor R. Anderson stressed the importance of ensuring adequate traffic patterns are developed. He did not have a problem supporting staff's proposal. Council Member McGeorge was concerned about the statements made regarding the compliance with existing City policy, as well as the issue of whether Oasis Road is public or private. He stated he would abstain from voting on the matter as he did not have a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Council Member Kehoe was not convinced of the efficacy of the alternate road locations proposed by Mr. Weld and Mr. Levenson. He was not optimistic that given time the parties would develop a satisfactory solution to the problem. He, therefore, supported denying the appeal. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Murray, to ratify the Negative Declaration; find and declare that none of the conditions listed in (a) through (g) as set forth in the Government Code Section 66474, exist with regard to the proposed subdivision, and the proposed subdivision is consistent with the Redding General Plan and applicable specific plans; and deny the appeal by Virgil Weld concerning the approval of Tentative Subdivision Map S-12- 93, Oasis Knolls Subdivision, by B & L Development. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Kehoe, Murray and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - P. Anderson Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - McGeorge The hour of 8:25 p.m. having arrived, Mayor R. Anderson declared the meeting recessed. The hour of 8:35 p.m. having arrived, Mayor R. Anderson reconvened the meeting to regular session. 8 02/21/95 PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal by Columbia School District of Approval of Tentative Subdivision Map S-4-94, Ravenwood Estates, Unit 9 (South of Old Alturas Road, east of Shasta View Drive, and north of Enterprise Skypark) (S-100-614 & L-010-100) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor R. Anderson opened the public hearing regarding the appeal by Columbia School District of approval of Tentative Subdivision Map S-4-94, Ravenwood Estates, Unit 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 Commission recommendation dated February 9, 1995 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Assistant City Manager Perry recalled the Planning Commission, at its meeting of January 10, 1995, granted Don Lynn permission to subdivide 5.5 acres into 22 single-family residential lots on property located south of Old Alturas Road, east of Shasta View Drive, and north of the Enterprise Skypark. On January 20, 1995, the Columbia School District (District) submitted a letter of appeal which restates the serious deficiencies in school facilities, increasing enrollments, and lack of funding to address the impacts of new subdivisions in the district. The District is asking that subdivision approvals be stopped until adequate provision is made for school facilities. Mr. Perry explained that during the Planning Commission hearing, residents within the Columbia School District presented a letter opposing any new development, citing the lack of adequate school facilities and overcrowding. While not disputing the importance of the school concerns, the Commission approved the map, citing the State's preemption of legal authority to do anything other than ensure the collection of a per-square-foot fee currently set at $1.72. Mr. Perry indicated that the developer and representatives of the school district met on February 7, 1995, to see if a resolution could be reached. The district's position is that the subdivider should pay approximately $1.37 per square foot in addition to the $1.72 set by State law. According to the project engineer, Mr. Lynn has declined to pay the extra fees and wants the City Council to resolve the appeal as soon as possible. The District would favor a continuance of the public hearing to seek a resolution with Mr. Lynn. Mr. Perry noted the District is also requesting the City Council to consider the draft School Mitigation Agreement developed over the past 18 months as an option to individual appeals by the District. This agreement was developed with the hope that a consensus had been reached and that all the developers in the Columbia School District would endorse it. This approach was endorsed by the Builders' Exchange and most of the developers with projects in the district. Unfortunately, it was not endorsed by Mr. Lynn. According to the Builders' Exchange, this leaves questionable any resolution pursuant to the proposal in the Columbia School District. Mr. Perry stated that in staff's opinion, the City is preempted by State law from addressing the issue on a subdivision-by-subdivision basis, and none of the criteria in Government Code Section 66474 are applicable to justify denial of the project. It is, therefore, the recommendation of staff that the appeal be denied. Mr. Perry related that the issues of inadequate school facilities and overcrowding are a serious and timely concern for the entire community. The Columbia School District has done an excellent job of demonstrating the severely inadequate conditions at its campus. This has been reinforced by parents attending the Planning Commission hearing. The district has also done an excellent job of attempting to achieve a consensus of voluntary mitigation from the development community. The district has also attempted to resolve these problems through bond issues on two occasions; however, the district has not been able to 9 02/21/95 obtain a sufficient number of existing registered voters to pass a bond issue. Mr. Perry opined that the lack of adequate school funding should be addressed on a county-wide basis, whether it be via a Mello-Roos District or a supplemental county-wide school development fee or both. This approach provides funding consistency throughout the County, eliminates project-by-project debates, provides a uniform and fair "share-of-costs" formula for developers, and provides a reliable and significant funding source for new school facilities. To accomplish this requires either a local commitment to address it during the update of the General Plan and/or special legislation for Shasta County. While it is recommended the appeal be denied, it is also recommended that staff be directed to follow up this hearing with a report on actions the City could take to address this issue. Tony Huff, representing Columbia School District, stated the District has not been notified of development occurring within the District unless it is within 300 feet of the subject parcel. He requested the City to directly notify the District of all future subdivision development within the District. He pointed out the following matters of concern: 1) Lack of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) -Staff has indicated that an additional 22 units does not necessitate an EIR. He stated that Mr. Lynn has indicated there are an additional 30 to 40 homes yet to be sold and an additional 15 to 22 homes with increase the District by one full classroom. The District has permanent facilities for 350 students. Based on the size of the school site, State standards indicate there should not be over 600 to 750 students. Current enrollment, however, is approximately 900 students and continues to grow by 18 percent per year. This has resulted in the addition of 30 portable trailers. He noted the District has had two general obligation bonds which have failed to pass. The District will have another such issue on the ballot in June. He stated that even if the District were bonded to legal capacity, there would not be sufficient funds to purchase a site and build a new facility. He explained that the statutory development fee of $1.72, shared 60/40 with the High School District, yields $1.03 per square foot for the District, thereby paying for the rent on the portable trailers. Mr. Huff cited a recent court case, Golden State Homebuilding Association v. City of Modesto, Court of Appeals, 5th District, Case Nos. F019643 and F019921, which permits the City Council to levy fees up to the time building permits are issued. He related that the District has worked with developers within the District in developing a mitigation agreement which proposes to form a Mello-Roos District due to residential development projected within the area. He stated once a project is approved within the District, the developer is no longer interested in becoming a party to said agreement. He indicated the District is on leach fields and if they were to fail, it would create a significant health problem. He noted that both the Enterprise Elementary and Shasta Union High School Districts have met with a group of prominent developers, as well as the Builders' Exchange, and developed an excellent solution to the problem. He stated both the City and the County should consider the adoption of an ordinance or policy which resolves the continuous problem of school facility shortages due to residential growth. He also conveyed the county-wide task force has also been meeting on this issue and stressed the importance of developing a county-wide solution. Fred Weatherill, President of Columbia School District, explained that over 75 percent of the District's students are in portable facilities. He cited recent decisions made by the District in an attempt to alleviate some of the over-crowding problems, i.e., negotiating with developers to create a Mello-Roos District, year-round school, etc. He requested the City's assistance in requiring developers to meet with the District and develop means of mitigating the expense of a new school. Mayor R. Anderson determined that there were no additional individuals present wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. 10 02/21/95 In response to Council Member Kehoe, Interim City Attorney Calkins explained the City Council must either deny or uphold the appeal. He did not personally see any downside risk to affirming the Planning Commission's decision. With regard to the case cited by Mr. Huff, he indicated the case does not discuss school facility fees, but developer fees in general. He indicated the only available sources of funding for school districts he is aware of is either the School Facilities Act or the Mello-Roos Districts. Council Member Murray stated that while he was not unsympathetic to the problem, he was not convinced it was the City Council's problem. He suggested the districts negotiate with one another for better utilization of available space, rather than each district attempting to resolve their own problems. He further recommended the City include this very important issue in the overall General Plan update. Council Member Kehoe explained that one of the many elements of the community includes the school system. He believed the City plays a role in the development of schools; therefore, he supported staff's recommendation to become involved either directly or indirectly in bringing the necessary parties together. He suggested that if a county- wide solution cannot be developed, that possibly something can be developed on a city-wide basis. Relative to the public hearing, he supported denying the appeal. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Murray, that the appeal by Columbia School District of approval of Tentative Subdivision Map S-4-94, Ravenwood Estates, Unit 9, be denied. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes It was the consensus of the City Council for staff to prepare a report on actions the City could take to address this issue and possibly reach a community-wide solution regarding the overcrowding of schools. Council Member P. Anderson believed the County Office of Education should take the lead in this effort. She noted that during the four years she served on the County Board of Education considerable time was spent attempting to consolidate the 24 school districts, thereby alleviating some of the problems noted. Council Member Kehoe requested staff to meet with both Mr. Huff and Mr. Weatherill to ascertain a reasonable timeline for bringing the matter to some sort of resolution. PUBLIC HEARING - re Annexation No. 2 of Community Facilities District No. 1992-1 (Annexation 94-1, Oasis Road Area) (A-170-035-001 & A-150-250) Assistant City Manager Perry recalled the City Council, at its meeting of January 3, 1995, approved the boundary map and adopted the Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory to existing Community Facilities District No. 1992-1 (CFD 1992-1) for Annexation 94-1, Oasis Road Area. The action before the City Council is to conduct a public hearing and election to consider annexing properties within Annexation 94-1 to CFD 1992-1. Mr. Perry explained the proposed annexation is comprised of nine parcels with a total land area of 239.86 acres. Since there are fewer than 12 registered voters residing within the boundary, the determining vote in the election to form the district is by land owners, with each owner having one vote for each acre or portion thereof. A two-thirds positive vote is necessary for approval. In this case, each of the property owners involved has signed in favor of annexing to CFD 1992-1. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council approve the necessary resolutions, thereby resulting in the annexation of the property to CFD 1992-1. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that Resolution No. 95-052 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 1992-1 and to levy a special tax 11 02/21/95 regarding Community Facilities District No. 1992-1, City of Redding, County of Shasta, State of California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 95-052 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that Resolution No. 95-053 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election regarding Annexation No. 2 of Community Facilities District 1992-1, City of Redding, County of Shasta, State of California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 95-053 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that Resolution No. 59-054 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring election results regarding Annexation No. 2 of Community Facilities District 1992-1, City of Redding, County of Shasta, State of California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 95-054 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-6-94, by Providence Trust Company (North side of Old Alturas Road and east of Edgewood Drive) (A-010-100) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor R. Anderson opened the public hearing regarding Abandonment Application A-6-94. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated February 8, 1995 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Assistant City Manager Perry conveyed the Providence Trust Company has requested the abandonment of a portion of street right-of-way located on the north side of Old Alturas Road and east of Edgewood Drive. The Planning Commission, at its November 22, 1994, meeting recommended approval of the abandonment request. Abandonment of the southern portion of the request would permit ownership to revert to the City. The property would then likely be sold or exchanged for equal value. In this case, the interest would be obtaining improvements on Old Alturas Road. With abandonment of the northern portion of the request, ownership would revert to the fee-title owners, Providence Trust Company. It is the applicant's intention to incorporate the land into residential lots proposed with a parcel map at the corner of Old Alturas Road and Edgewood Drive. Mr. Perry explained the abandonment area is not necessary for future improvements or the future alignment of Old Alturas Road. It is, therefore, the recommendation of staff that the City Council ratify the Negative Declaration, conceptually approve the abandonment, and direct staff to bring back the necessary resolutions for adoption upon compliance with the conditions of approval for Parcel 1 and Parcel 2. It is further recommended that Parcel 2 be declared surplus and 12 02/21/95 authorize staff to sell the land or exchange it for street improvements along Old Alturas Road of equal or greater value. Mayor R. Anderson determined that there was no one present wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that the City Council make the following findings regarding Abandonment Application A-6-94: 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 October 5, 1994. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to conceptually approve the abandonment of a portion of street right-of-way located on the north side of Old Alturas Road and east of Edgewood Drive, direct staff to bring back the necessary resolutions for consideration upon compliance with the conditions of approval for Parcel 1 and Parcel 2, declare Parcel 2 as surplus, and authorize staff to sell the land or exchange it for street improvements along Old Alturas Road of equal or greater value. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-12-94, by Signature Northwest (Country Heights Subdivision, Unit 12) (L-010-230) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor R. Anderson opened the public hearing regarding Rezoning Application RZ-12-94. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated February 15, 1995 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Assistant City Manager Perry related the Planning Commission, at its meeting of January 24, 1995, recommended approval of a request by the developer of Country Heights Subdivision, Unit 12, to rezone the subdivision from "U" Unclassified District and "R1-B1" Single-Family Residential District to "R1-B10" Single-Family Residential District, "U- F" Unclassified District with Site Plan Review Combining District, and "U" Unclassified District. Mr. Perry explained the purpose of the rezoning is to establish consistency with the General Plan, to apply development standards appropriate to the physical characteristics of the lots, and to provide more complete land-use information to potential buyers and residents than afforded by the "U" Unclassified District. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council ratify the Negative Declaration, approve the rezoning as recommended, offer said ordinance for first reading by title only and that the full reading be waived. Mayor R. Anderson determined that there was no one present wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that the rezoning be approved as recommended and the City Council make the following findings regarding RZ-12-94: 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 January 11, 1995. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 13 02/21/95 Council Member Murray offered Ordinance No. 2112 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property to "R1-B10" Single-Family Residential District with "B" Combining District, "U-F" Unclassified District with Site Plan Review Combining District and "U" Unclassified District (RZ-12-94). MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2112 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Planned Development Application PD-1-94, Amendment to Tierra Oaks Planned Development, by Alan Hill (West of Old Oregon Trail and along Stillwater Creek) (L-010-211-002) Council Member Murray abstained from discussion and voting on this item. The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor R. Anderson opened the public hearing regarding Planned Development Application PD-1-94. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated February 3, 1995 City Clerk Strohmayer noted that a letter was received Lee Talbot dated February 14, 1995. Assistant City Manager Perry related the Planning Commission, at its meeting of January 24, 1995, recommended approval of a request by Alan Hill to amend the County-approved Tierra Oaks Planned Development located on 453 acres west of Old Oregon Trail and along Stillwater Creek. The project was approved by Shasta County in July 1989 and subsequently annexed into the City in June 1992. The purpose of the annexation was to obtain City sewer service. Since annexation, the golf course has been completed, and the first residential phase, containing 86 lots, has been recorded. Mr. Perry highlighted the Report to City Council dated February 3, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, which explained that the amendment request is for a revision to the approved tentative map to reconfigure streets and increase the number of lots from 191 as approved by the County to 275. The basis for the request is twofold: 1) provision of City sewer service which was not available at the time the project was originally approved; and 2) adoption of the Upper Stillwater Area Plan in June 1994 which applied a land-use designation of "Residential, 1.0 units per acre" to the property. Mr. Perry explained that both the Planning Commission and staff are of the opinion that the proposed map amendment and rezoning are consistent with the General Plan. Mr. Hill has requested that a portion of the residual 120 units be allocated to a 60-acre adjacent parcel to the north, which is a designated remainder on the County-approved map. To facilitate this density transfer, Mr. Hill proposes to place the golf course in an open-space easement to the City to vacate the property's development rights other than those necessary to operate the golf course and provide access and utilities to the project. The proposal is of benefit to the community in that it will ensure a greater amount of open space along Stillwater Creek than would otherwise be realized through dedication of the floodplain in accordance with standard City policy. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the City Council ratify the Negative Declaration; approve the density transfer; approve rezoning of the subject property from "U" Unclassified District to "PD" Planned Development District; and approve the amendment to the Tierra Oaks Planned Development for an additional 84 lots subject to the conditions forwarded by the Planning Commission, and find that none of the conditions as listed in (a) through (g) of California Government Code Section 66474 exist with regard to this proposed 14 02/21/95 subdivision amendment and the proposed subdivision is consistent with the Redding General Plan and applicable specific plans. If the City Council concurs, it is recommended that the ordinance be offered for first reading by title only and that the full reading be waived. Mr. Perry noted that the second reading of the ordinance would be deferred until an open-space easement over the golf course is created to allow for density transfer and the Tierra Oaks Development Agreement is amended. Mayor R. Anderson determined that there was no one present wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that the City Council make the following findings regarding Planned Development Application PD-1-94: 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 August 31, 1994. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Murray MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to approve the density transfer as recommended, approve rezoning the subject property from "U" Unclassified District to "PD" Planned Development District; approve the amendment to Tierra Oaks Planned Development for an additional 84 lots subject to the Planning Commission's conditions; and find that none of the conditions listed in (a) through (g) of California Government Code Section 66474 exist with regard to the proposed subdivision amendment and that the proposed subdivision is consistent with the Redding General Plan and applicable specific plans. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Murray Council Member McGeorge offered Ordinance No. 2113 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property to "PD" Planned Development District, subject to conditions of approval (PD-1-94). MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2113 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Planned Development Application PD-2-94, Tierra Oaks Villa, by Alan Hill (L-010-210-789) Council Member Murray abstained from discussion and voting on this matter. The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived Mayor R. Anderson opened the public hearing regarding Planned Development Application PD-2-94. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated February 15, 1995 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. 15 02/21/95 Assistant City Manager Perry related that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of January 24, 1995, recommended approval of a request by Alan Hill to rezone and subdivide a 50-acre parcel to create a planned development consisting of 85 detached single-family units on private streets with gated access. The 50-acre development site is the bulk of a 60-acre parcel identified as a reminder of the Tierra Oaks Planned Development approved by Shasta County in July 1989 and subsequently annexed into the City in June 1992. Ten acres of the original parcel were dedicated to the City as an electric substation site in accordance with the Tierra Oaks Annexation and Development Agreement. Mr. Perry explained the project is very similar to the adjoining Tierra Oaks Planned Development. The residences themselves will be custom built within broad architectural standards as opposed to developer- constructed models. Fifteen acres of the site, containing slopes and floodplain, are proposed to be placed in open space. Internal access will be constructed to the cart paths of the golf course, although there is not a common ownership or entitlement to utilize the course. Lot owners will also have the right to use the tennis courts to be built in the existing Tierra Oaks Planned Development. Mr. Perry highlighted the Report to City Council dated February 15, 1995, which outlined the various issues considered by both the Board of Administrative Review and the Planning Commission. It was noted that the amendment to add 84 additional lots to the Tierra Oaks Planned Development results in a residual of 120 units. He indicated Mr. Hill desires to transfer 49 of those residential units to Tierra Oaks Villa. If this transfer is approved, the combined projects would still be 71 units under allowed General Plan density. This density transfer is predicated upon placement of the golf course in an open-space easement, vacating all development rights other than those necessary to operate the golf course and provide access and utilities to the surrounding residential development. It is the recommendation of both the Planning Commission and staff that the City Council ratify the Negative Declaration; approve the request for a density transfer; and approve PD-1-94 to rezone the property from "U" Unclassified District to "PD" Planed Development District for an 85- lot planned development subject to the Planning Commission's conditions; and find that none of the conditions as listed in (a) through (g) of California Government Code Section 66474 exist with regard to the proposed subdivision amendment and that the proposed subdivision is consistent with the Redding General Plan and applicable specific plans. If the City Council concurs, it is recommended that the ordinance be offered for first reading by title only and that the full reading be waived. Mr. Perry noted that the second reading of the ordinance would be deferred until an open-space easement over the golf course is created to allow for density transfer and the Tierra Oaks Development Agreement is amended. Mayor R. Anderson determined that there was no one present wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that the City Council make the following findings regarding Planned Development Application PD-2-94: 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 August 31, 1994. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Murray 16 02/21/95 MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to approve the density transfer as recommended, approve rezoning the subject property from "U" Unclassified District to "PD" Planned Development District for an 85-lot planned development subject to the Planning Commission's conditions; and find that none of the conditions listed in (a) through (g) of California Government Code Section 66474 exist with regard to the proposed subdivision amendment and that the proposed subdivision is consistent with the Redding General Plan and applicable specific plans. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Murray Council Member McGeorge offered Ordinance No. 2114 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property to "PD" Planned Development District, subject to conditions of approval (PD-2-94). MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2114 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-7-94, by Howard Taylor (888 Mercedes Lane) (G-030-010) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor R. Anderson opened the public hearing regarding GPA-7-94. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated February 9, 1995 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Assistant City Manager Perry related that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of January 24, 1995, recommended approval of a General Plan amendment to reclassify a five-acre parcel located at 888 Mercedes Lane from "Residential, 9.0 units per acre" and "Greenway" to "Residential, 12.0 units per acre" and "Greenway." At its meeting of February 7, 1995, the City Council set a public hearing for the General Plan amendment request for today's meeting. Subsequently, new information was discovered concerning deed restrictions on the property that would affect the amendment request. As a result, the applicant has requested the public hearing be continued in order to address the issue. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council continue the public hearing to March 7, 1995. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to continue the public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment Application GPA-7-94, by Howard Taylor, to March 7, 1995. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CIVIC CENTER COMMITTEE (C-050-100-100) City Manager Warren explained that the City Council, at its Capital Improvement Program Workshop, requested staff to develop a Scope of Work for a committee of citizens to begin planning and eventually providing a recommendation to the City Council on a civic center. At that meeting, the City Council reaffirmed the site for the Civic Center would be city- owned property on Parkview Avenue. Mr. Warren provided the City Council with the proposed Scope of Work to assist the Committee in planning the construction and financing for the Civic Center. He noted that one of the Committee's directives is to 17 02/21/95 complete its work no later than June 1995 in order to consider the information during budget preparation. Mayor R. Anderson explained the purpose of appointing a 25-member committee is to ensure the Civic Center represents the views of the citizens of Redding. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to appoint the following individuals to the Civic Center Committee: Linda Carpenter Curle, Jack McAuliffe, Fran Jenkins, Eihnard Diaz, Jim Pope, Mary Jane Ogden, Bill Woodward, Bruce Swanston, Dave Scott, Tom Spade, George Santilena, Ward Gandy, Bob Renard, Gary Rogers, Dave Sandrock, Don Kennedy, Sally Wells, Frank Meehan, Randy Denham, Gary Anthis, Lee Fulton, John Mancasola, Dave Rutledge, Allen Krohn, and Kent Dagg. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Murray stated that some Committee members have expressed an interest in modifying the completion date to May 30, 1995. Mr. Warren related that if the Committee is willing to complete the work by May 30, 1995, staff would assist in meeting that goal. Council Member Murray preferred a May 30, 1995, completion date. He indicated that if additional time is necessary, the Committee can notify the City Council. Mayor R. Anderson concurred with modifying the completion date. He stated that the Committee's first meeting has been set for 9:00 a.m., February 25, 1995, in the City Hall Conference Room A. He indicated the Committee will tour City Hall and listen to a presentation regarding work which has previously been done on the project. He noted the only limitation placed on the Committee is to work within the boundaries of the existing City Hall site. The Committee's goal is to master plan the entire Parkview Avenue area and develop a Civic Center which will later accommodate the Police Department, Fire Department, Electric Department, and possibly a library. ORDINANCE NO. 2110 - re Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.08, City Manager (A-050-080) MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2110 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that Ordinance No. 2110 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.08 entitled "City Manager." Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 2110 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE NO. 2111 - re Amending Portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 6.32, Vehicles for Hire (T-100-150 & T-100-500) In the interest of public safety, Council Member P. Anderson requested the ordinance be modified to require the applicant to provide proof of Public Utilities Commission (PUC) licensing. Interim City Attorney Calkins noted that if the ordinance is amended, the City Council cannot adopt the ordinance for an additional five days. He stated that the applicant would be required to comply with PUC requirements, regardless if the ordinance specifies such requirements. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to defer consideration of Ordinance No. 2111, amending Redding 18 02/21/95 Municipal Code Chapter 6.32, Vehicles for Hire, and direct the City Attorney to prepare a report based on the recommendation to add a requirement whereby the applicant is required to show proof of PUC licensing prior to the City issuing a permit. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds for Computer Equipment and Software re Interactive, Computer-Based Telecommunications Center and Authorizing Receipt of RTPA Air Quality Grant Revenue * (B-130-070 & G-100 & E-020-010) City Manager Warren explained the City was fortunate to receive a $31,000 grant from the Shasta County Air Quality Management District to purchase the necessary hardware and software to permit contractors, developers and realtors to interact with the City to send and receive information electronically. This new automation eliminates trips to City Hall, provides information in a more timely manner, and allows the public to access the status of building permits at any time. He applauded staff's efforts in developing this program. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt the necessary resolution appropriating funds for the computer equipment and software for an interactive computer-based telecommunications center and authorize the receipt of $31,450 in grant revenue. In response to Mayor R. Anderson, Information Systems Director Kelley stated the system should be operational in three to four months. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that Resolution No. 95-055 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 45th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 94-199 (1) appropriating $31,450 for computer equipment and software for an interactive computer-based telecommunications center and (2) authorizing the receipt of $31,450 in grant revenue. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 95-055 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. WIDENING OF HILLTOP DRIVE/INTERSTATE 5 OVERCROSSING (S-070-100 & R-030-050-130) Assistant City Manager Perry related the City Council, at its meeting of August 16, 1994, directed staff to stop work until the end of the year on plans to widen the Hilltop Drive overcrossing of Interstate 5. The directive came at the request of John Sharrah on behalf of property owners northeast of the overcrossing who want to seek a retail center. He explained the source of funding for the widening of the overcrossing is a redevelopment bond issue that set aside $2,100,000 for the project, including design and environmental review. Prior to the stop work order, about $68,371 had been spent on the project with a traffic study on the interchange by a consultant that resulted in the Federal Highway Commission rejecting an interchange and preliminary engineering by City staff on the widening of the road. Mr. Perry stated staff was under the opinion the proponents of the shopping center have some traffic studies under way; however, Caltrans has not received anything nor to staff's knowledge has the Federal Highway Commission reversed its decision. The position of Caltrans was that while desirable, it saw no reason for an investment of State money in an interchange that could cost up to $5,000,000. Given the limited contact over the last six months and the declining purchasing power of the bond proceeds, it is the recommendation of staff that the City proceed with the design to add two lanes to the overcrossing. If the City Council feels the project should not proceed until a determination is made on whether or not to add additional commercial to the area, it is recommended that the City Council ask the Redding Redevelopment Agency (RRA) to review alternative uses of the funds since that decision could be a year to two away, if at all. 19 02/21/95 Mr. Perry added that he received a phone call from Mr. Sharrah this afternoon which indicated that his client would be applying for a General Plan amendment within the next two weeks to facilitate one to two large retail boxes on the property. Council Member McGeorge questioned whether the overcrossing could be designed to accommodate future development. Mr. Perry explained the major issue is the bank structure. Additionally, if a T-intersection is utilized and commercial development does not occur, the City will have built a delay which should have been a through street. Council Member P. Anderson referenced the City's Capital Improvement Program and the fact that this money could be utilized for a higher priority item. She noted there was no urgency to take action on this matter and recommended the project be referred to RRA to review alternative uses of the funds. MOTION: Made by Council Member P. Anderson, seconded by Council Member Murray, to refer the matter of the Hilltop Drive/Interstate 5 Overcrossing back to the Redding Redevelopment Agency to review alternative uses of the funds. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re Rezoning Application RZ-4-93, by Redding Housing Authority (4455 Oasis Road) (L-010-230) Assistant City Manager Perry recalled the City Council approved in concept a rezoning request by the Redding Housing Authority to reclassify property at 4455 Oasis Road from "CO-B20-F-FP" Office District with Site Plan Review Combining District and Floodplain Combining District and "U-F-FP" Unclassified District with Site Plan Review Combining District and Floodplain Combining District to "RM-18-F" Multiple-Family Residential District with Site Plan Review Combining District and "U-F-FP" Unclassified District with Site Plan Review Combining District and Floodplain Combining District. He explained that staff was directed to submit an ordinance for consideration upon recordation of the subdivision map; however, since that time, the Redding Redevelopment Agency has decided not to proceed with the subdivision. Therefore, the site-plan-review criteria developed based on the subdivision is too specific. The site-plan-review criteria applied to the proposed "U-F-FP" District should remain in order to reflect the "Greenway" General Plan designation of the property to create a buffer adjacent to the adjoining industrial park and to protect areas of steep slope and floodplain. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council rezone the property "RM-18" Multiple-Family Residential District ad "U-F-FP" Unclassified District with the Site Plan Review Combining District and Floodplain Combining District with the "F" District criteria. The issues covered by the "F" site-plan-review criteria that are proposed to be dropped can be covered if the property is sold and a different type of development is advanced. If the City Council concurs, it is recommended that the ordinance be offered for first reading by title only and that the full reading be waived. Council Member Kehoe offered Ordinance No. 2115 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property to "RM-18" Multiple-Family Residential District and "U-F-FP" Unclassified District with Site Plan Review Combining District and Floodplain Combining District (RZ-4-93). MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2115 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes DIESTELHORST BRIDGE PROJECT 20 02/21/95 (S-070-050-100) Director of Public Works Galusha related the City Council, at its meeting of February 4, 1995, directed staff to prepare a report weighing the need to fund the Diestelhorst Bridge project with the need to construct improvements to relieve congestion on Cypress Avenue. Mr. Galusha explained the City retained the consulting firm of DKS Associates to prepare a Street Master Plan which the City Council accepted in March 1992. The primary objective of the Master Plan was to develop a computerized transportation model to forecast transportation trends over the next 10- and 20-year time frames, so that transportation improvements could be evaluated and prioritized. Mr. Galusha highlighted the Report to City Council dated February 13, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, which provided an overview of the Executive Summary of the Transportation Study outlining projects needed to meet the projected traffic demands for the ten-year period of 1992-2002. The table is in three basic five-year groupings for street projects (1992-1997, 1995-2000 and 1997-2002). The first date in the five-year block is when the planning/designing should begin and the second date is when the project should be completed. Mr. Galusha noted the Diestelhorst project is depicted to be constructed between 1992 and 1997. The project would construct a modern concrete arch bridge downstream from the Diestelhorst Bridge and connect Benton Drive to either Court Street or Riverside Drive. The bridge project is funded 80 percent under the Federal Bridge Replacement Program with the Court Street extension funded by the Redding Redevelopment Agency. The City has completed the environmental process, and the construction drawings and specifications are 90 percent complete, with project advertisement expected to begin in June 1995 and construction scheduled for August 1995. To date, the City has expended $875,000, of which 80 percent has been or will be reimbursed under the Federal Bridge Replacement Program. Mr. Galusha reviewed the Cypress Corridor improvements which are shown as needed in each of the five-year blocks, i.e., 1992-1997, 1995-2000, and 1997-2002. Mr. Galusha indicated that staff has been following the Street Master Plan accepted by the City Council in 1992 in prioritizing projects. The Street Master Plan outlines a project list totaling $119,800.00 to be completed by the year 2002. It is estimated that revenue to support this ten-year Master Plan from Traffic Impact Fees, Redevelopment funds, state and federal government, and other sources is $81,600.00. This leaves $38,200,000 in transportation improvement projects unfunded. Just the Diestelhorst project and those improvements needed in the Cypress Avenue Corridor are currently unfunded by approximately $17,160,000. With the existing funding constraints, staff has made every effort to complete preliminary planning toward the construction of the projects within the time frames outlined in the Street Master Plan. Mr. Galusha explained that a delay in the Diestelhorst project could delay the state and federal agency mitigation measures associated with this project one year. Mitigation conditions placed by the Department of Fish and Game require the placement of fabric over the gravel beds prior to April 15 of each year to prevent salmon from spawning in the river near the bridge construction area. The City is currently advertising the salmon mitigation work in order to complete it prior to April 1995. If this is not accomplished, the bridge project would have to be delayed until 1996. A delay of one year is estimated to increase the cost of the project by inflation, which is estimated at three percent. The project cost increase would be approximately $138,000 on this $4,600,000 project. Mr. Galusha cautioned that if the City were not to proceed with the project, it could be in jeopardy of reimbursing the Federal Highways Administration Program for project moneys already spent. Since 1986, it is estimated that $875,000 has been expended on the environmental impact report and the design for this project. 21 02/21/95 Mr. Galusha noted that the Diestelhorst Bridge project is listed as needed within the first five years of the Master Plan. The project is currently on target for completion in conformance with the plan. The projects along the Cypress Corridor are shown for the second five-year period of the plan. Staff has been completing preliminary design and feasibility studies to adequately scope these projects and determine if phasing is possible. It is staff's recommendation that the City continue with the Diestelhorst Bridge project, so that grant funds are not jeopardized and staff can continue the planning and design of the other projects, including the Cypress Avenue Corridor improvements, as outlined in the 1992 Street Master Plan. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council direct staff to proceed with the Diestelhorst project at this time in conformance with the Street Master Plan. In response to Council Member Murray, Transportation Coordinator Duryee noted that if the Court Street extension were not completed, the Market Street and Benton Drive intersections would be upgraded from a level of service F to possibly a B or C. The other intersections would remain in a deteriorated condition. Council Member McGeorge questioned whether staff's recommendation included the Court Street extension. Mr. Galusha replied that in accordance with the City Council's direction, staff is not currently proceeding with the design of the Court Street connection. The bridge is being designed up to the point it would tie into Riverside Drive. Council Member P. Anderson questioned the ramifications if the project were delayed for one year. Mr. Galusha related a one-year delay would only be the cost of inflation. He noted the federal grant requires the project to be awarded by March 1, 1997. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Murray, to direct staff to proceed with the Diestelhorst project as currently budgeted. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Kehoe, McGeorge, Murray and R. Anderson Noes: Council Members - P. Anderson Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - None Given the other capital improvement projects, Council Member P. Anderson did not believe the project represented a good return on the investment. City Manager Warren interjected that the bridge will displace a portion of the community garden area. He stated that he has been working with Vice Mayor Kehoe in possibly relocating a portion of these gardens to Phase III of the Enterprise Community Park. Both Council Member Murray and Mayor R. Anderson stressed the City Council's intent was to proceed with the bridge only. DEFERRED STREET MAINTENANCE NEEDS (S-070-200) Public Works Operations Manager Russell provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated February 13, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, which addressed the City's deferred street maintenance needs. Public Works Director Galusha commended Mr. Russell and his crew for the excellent job they have done with the limited resources available. He emphasized the street maintenance budget has been reduced to $500,000 which is provided via ISTEA funds. Previously, the City utilized General Fund monies for road maintenance and used ISTEA funds as matching funds for signal projects. The City currently only has funds available for routine maintenance on the local streets. Mayor R. Anderson acknowledged street maintenance was one of the first items eliminated during budget reductions. He stressed the need for 22 02/21/95 staff to prioritize projects; however, he concurred road maintenance was a fairly high priority. Council Member Kehoe questioned how much money is derived from Mello- Roos Districts to take care of the immediate needs of County roads which are annexed into the City. Assistant City Manager Perry stated that development must occur within a Mello-Roos district before funds can be received. The areas which have annexed are essentially undeveloped. As development occurs, part of the monies generated will be utilized for road maintenance, however, currently the cashflow is not available. This was an informational item and no action was required. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 10:25 p.m., Mayor R. Anderson declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ City Clerk