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03/21/95
City Council, Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
March 21, 1995 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Mayor R. Anderson.
The invocation was offered by Pastor Marvin Rickard, Redding Christian
Church.
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,
City Attorney Wingate, Director of Public Works Galusha, Chief of Police
Blankenship, Administrative Services Director Starman, Assistant City
Attorney Calkins, Director of Community Services Gorman, Acting Planning
Director Keaney, Director of General Services Masingale, Director of
Recreation and Parks Riley, Director of Information Systems Kelley,
Director of Personnel Bristow, Associate Planner Morgon, City Clerk
Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph.
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 17, for the period
March 2, 1995, through March 16, 1995, check numbers 217273 through
217830 inclusive, in the amount of $4,189,904.12, and Payroll Register
19, check numbers 395538 through 396277 inclusive, and electronic
deposit transactions numbers 23079 through 23284 inclusive, totaling
$1,267,339.00, for the period of February 26, 1995, through March 11,
1995, be approved.
TOTAL: $5,457,243.12
Ordinance No. 2111
- amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter
6.32, Vehicles for Hire (taxicabs and limousines)
(T-100-150 & T-100-500)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2111 be adopted, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending portions of Redding
Municipal Code Chapter 6.32, Vehicles for Hire, eliminating the need and
necessity provision and requiring limousines to provide proof of
licensing by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) prior to a City
permit being issued.
Resolution
- appropriating funds for acquisition of right-of-way re
Buenaventura Boulevard
* (B-130-070 & C-070-010 & S-070-100-065)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution
No. 95-068 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 55th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 94-199 appropriating $58,300 for Buenaventura Boulevard
acquisition of right-of-way.
Internal Borrowing
- re financing of Enterprise Community Park and
refinancing Evergreen building at Redding Municipal Airport
(D-050 & P-050-145 & D-050-430-010)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Administrative Services that
the City Council approve utilizing an internal borrowing arrangement to
finance the Enterprise Community Park and refinance the Evergreen
building at Redding Municipal Airport at a term and interest rate based
on cash flow requirements and direct the City Manager's office to
develop an acceptable internal financing arrangement.
Resolution
- appropriating funds for judgement in Eakens, et al. v. City
of Redding
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* (B-130-070 & L-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Administrative Services that
Resolution No. 95-069 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving and adopting the 54th amendment to City
Budget Resolution No. 94-199 appropriating $115,000 for judgement in
Eakens, et al., v. City of Redding.
Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note
(D-050)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Administrative Services that
the City Council approve the City's participation in the California
Statewide Communities Development Authority's pooled Tax and Revenue
Anticipation Note (TRANS) issue for 1995-96 fiscal year
Planning and Community Development Monthly Status Report
(A-050-250)
It is the recommendation of the Acting Planning Director that the
Monthly Status Report through February 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.
Tentative Subdivision Map S-5-94
- Duane Ridge Subdivision, by Bob
Roesner (Southeast corner of the intersection of Shasta View Drive and
Goodwater Avenue)
(S-101-011)
It is recommended that the City Council accept the report containing the
map and conditions of approval for Tentative Subdivision Map S-5-94,
Duane Ridge Subdivision, approved by the Planning Commission granting
permission to create five single-family residential lots and two office
lots on property located at the southeast corner of the intersection of
Shasta View Drive and Goodwater Avenue.
Set Public Hearing
- re Amendment of Chapter 18.46, "F" Combining
District, Site Plan Review
(L-010-500-050)
It is the recommendation of the Acting Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., April 4, 1995, to consider the proposed
amendments to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 18.46, "F" Combining
District, Site Plan Review.
Set Public Hearing
- re Planned Development Application PD-3-94, Shasta
Hills Estates, by Redwood Investors (West of Churn Creek Road and Golden
Gate Trail)
(L-010-211-002)
It is the recommendation of the Acting Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., April 4, 1995, to consider the request to
rezone and subdivide 15.56 acres to create a 67-unit, single-family
residential planned development which would be combined with the
existing 100-unit Shasta Hills Estates.
Set Public Hearing
- re Rezoning Application RZ-2-95, by Art Hild (2559
Oxford Road and 1561 E. Cypress Avenue)
(L-010-230)
It is the recommendation of the Acting Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., April 4, 1995, to consider the request to
rezone property located at 2559 Oxford Road and a portion of property
located at 1561 E. Cypress Avenue from "RM-9" Multiple-Family
Residential District to "R3-40" Multiple-Family Residential District.
Resolution Setting Public Hearing
- re Abandonment Application A-1-95,
by Jerry Knighten (Lanning Avenue and Akard Avenue)
(A-010-100)
It is the recommendation of the Acting Planning Director that Resolution
No. 95-070 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding declaring its intention to vacate that portion of the alley
right-of-way described in Exhibit A and shown on the map, and lying
between the properties located at 2727 Lanning Avenue and 2753 Lanning
Avenue and setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., April 18, 1995 (A-1-
95).
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Resolutions - re Landscape Maintenance Districts A, B, and C
(A-170-075-050 & A-170-075-051 & A-170-075-052)
It is the recommendation of the Acting Planning Director that the
following resolutions be adopted:
Resolution No. 95-071 - a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding stating that no new improvements or substantial changes in
existing improvements are proposed within Landscape Maintenance District
"A" for fiscal year 1995-96, and ordering the engineer to prepare and
file a report pursuant to Section 22622, et seq., of the Streets and
Highways Code.
Resolution No. 95-072 - a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the report of the engineer, as filed; declaring its
intention to levy and collect assessments in Landscape Maintenance
District "A" for fiscal year 1995-96 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and
Highways Code, and setting a public meeting for 7:00 p.m., May 2, 1995,
and a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., May 16, 1995.
Resolution No. 95-073 - a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding stating that no new improvements or substantial changes in
existing improvements are proposed within Landscape Maintenance District
"B" for fiscal year 1995-96, and ordering the engineer to prepare and
file a report pursuant to Section 22622, et seq., of the Streets and
Highways Code.
Resolution No. 95-074 - a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the report of the engineer, as filed; declaring its
intention to levy and collect assessments in Landscape Maintenance
District "B" for fiscal year 1995-96 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and
Highways Code, and setting a public meeting for 7:00 p.m., May 2, 1995,
and a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., May 16, 1995.
Resolution No. 95-075 - a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding: (1) initiating proceedings to annex additional territory,
namely Forest Homes Estates Subdivision, Phase 3 (Area 7), into
Landscape Maintenance District "C"; (2) stating that no new
improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements are
proposed for fiscal year 1995-96; and (3) ordering the engineer to
prepare and file a report pursuant to Section 22622, et seq., of the
Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 95-076 - a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the report of the engineer, as filed; and declaring
its intention to annex additional territory, namely Forest Homes Estates
Subdivision, Phase 3 (Area 7), into Landscape Maintenance District "C,"
levy and collect assessments in said district for fiscal year 1995-96
pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with
Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code; and setting a public
meeting for 7:00 p.m., May 2, 1995, and a public hearing for 7:00 p.m.,
May 16, 1995.
Resolution
- appropriating funds for determination and supervision of
hazardous materials removal from vacated City Hall complex buildings
(B-130-070 & C-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of General Services that
Resolution No. 95-077 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving and adopting the 52nd amendment to City
Budget Resolution No. 94-199 appropriating $7,000 for authorization to
contract for determining the quantity of hazardous materials, developing
the specifications, and supervising the removal of hazardous materials
from vacated City Hall complex buildings.
Resolution
- approving funding agreement with Redding Youth Baseball for
umpire services
(B-130-030-675)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Community Services that
Resolution No. 95-078 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the
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agreement between the City of Redding and Redding Youth Baseball, in the
amount of $21,000, for the period May 1, 1995, through September 6,
1995, for 1995 umpire services.
Resolution
- approving funding agreement with Enterprise Eagles Youth
Football for referees
(B-130-030-050)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Community Services that
Resolution No. 95-079 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving a $900 funding agreement between the City
of Redding and the Enterprise Eagles Youth Football, for the period July
1, 1995, through November 30, 1995, to provide referees for all of its
youth home-football games within the City during the 1995 season.
Resolution
- approving funding agreement with Redding Colts Youth
Football for referees
(B-130-030-625)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Community Services that
Resolution No. 95-080 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving a $900 funding agreement between the City
of Redding and the Redding Colts Youth Football, for the period July 1,
1995, through November 30, 1995, to provide referees for all of its
youth home-football games within the City during the 1995 season.
Resolution
- approving agreement with Golden State Swim Team for use of
Redding Plunge
(P-050-700-600)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Community Services that
Resolution No. 95-081 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving entering into an agreement between the
City of Redding and the Golden State Swim Team for its use of the
Redding Plunge (swimming pool) in the Claude H. Caldwell Memorial Park
during the 1995 Plunge swimming season, June 12, 1995, through August
15, 1995.
Resolution
- approving agreement with Redding Swim Team for use of
Redding Plunge
(P-050-700-600)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Community Services that
Resolution No. 95-082 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving entering into an agreement between the
City of Redding and the Redding Swim Team for its use of the Redding
Plunge (swimming pool) in the Claude H. Caldwell Memorial Park during
the 1995 Plunge swimming season, June 12, 1995, through August 27, 1995.
Resolution
- proclaiming March 26 through April 2, 1995, as Shasta
Dixieland Jazz Festival Week
(A-050-060-600)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Community Services that
Resolution No. 95-083 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding proclaiming March 26 through April 2, 1995, as
Shasta Dixieland Jazz Festival Week.
Resolution
- approving lease with Redding Swim Team for use of
concession stand facility at Redding Plunge
(P-050-700-600)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Community Services that
Resolution No. 95-084 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving entering into a lease between the City of
Redding and the Redding Swim Team for its use of the concession stand
facility at the Redding Plunge in the Claude H. Caldwell Memorial Park
during the 1995 Plunge Swimming Season, June 5, 1995, through August 27,
1995.
Utility Pay Station Agreement
- North State Grocery, Inc., dba Holiday
Quality Foods
(A-050-700)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Administrative Services that
the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the Utility Pay
Station Operator Agreement with North State Grocery, Inc., dba Holiday
Quality Foods effective May 1, 1995.
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Resolution
- accepting for maintenance and operation right-of-way
relinquished by State on State Route 273 (Intersection of Caterpillar
Road and Cherokee Street)
* (S-070-230 & S-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution
No. 95-085 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding accepting for maintenance and operation that certain highway
right-of-way relinquished by the State on State Route 273 at the
intersection of Caterpillar Road and Cherokee Street.
Acceptance of Final Map and Improvements
- Quail Ridge Subdivision, Unit
6B (S-13-88) (south end of Whistling Drive)
(S-100-607)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution
No. 95-086 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Whistling Drive in the
Quail Ridge Subdivision, Unit 6B.
It is further recommended that the improvements in Quail Ridge
Subdivision, Unit 6B, developed by Sam Nelson, be accepted as
satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be instructed to file the
Map with the Shasta County Recorder.
Letter of Appreciation
- from Paul and Pam Hughes concerning City's
Water Department
(A-050-300-250)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City
Council accept the letter of appreciation from Paul and Pam Hughes
concerning the quality work provided by the City's Water Department.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2912, Furnish and Install 150 HP
Submersible Turbine Pump Assembly
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Bid
Schedule No. 2912 (Job No. 9027-19), furnish and install a 150 HP
submersible turbine pump assembly, be awarded to the low bidder, J & J
Pumps of Redding, in the amount of $54,979.00. Funds for this purchase
are included in the 1994-95 budget.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member
Kehoe, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted,
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. 95-068, 95-069, 95-070, 95-071, 95-072, 95-073, 95-074,
95-075, 95-076, 95-077, 95-078, 95-079, 95-080, 95-081, 95-082, 95-083,
95-084, 95-085, and 95-086 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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PRESENTATION
- re Feminist Women's Health Center
(A-050-060)
Elizabeth Woodward, 3304 Bechelli Lane, President of the Redding
Luncheon Business & Professional Women (BPW), entered her comments dated
March 21, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, into the record. She
stated the purpose of the presentation is a desire to ensure health
facilities, such as the Feminist Women's Health Center, continue to
provide much needed services in the community and that women can secure
these services free from intimidation and violence.
Barbara Davis, President of the League of Women Votes of the Redding
Area (LWV), read her comments dated March 21, 1995, incorporated herein
by reference, into the record. She stated the Feminist Women's Health
Center has been the victim of over $100,000 worth of damage to its
facility. In addition, Family Planning, Inc. is being told to prepare
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for the same kind of arson treatment. She expressed appreciation to the
City for its attempt to increase patrols of these targeted areas. She
encouraged the City Council to work for a truly democratic form of
government, and safety for all, by appointing an anti-violence task
force.
Marjorie Gates, 236 Ridgetop Drive, President of the American
Association of University Women (AAUW) Redding Branch, also entered her
comments dated March 21, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, into
the record. She stated terrorism, intimidation, vandalism and arson
should not be acceptable in the community. She stated that businesses
which operate legally should not be targets of such violent and criminal
action. She noted the importance of ensuring the safety of staff and
patients of the health care facilities. She requested the City Council
to appoint a task force to seek solutions and make recommendations to
this problem of violence. She related the members of the AAUW, BPW and
LWV are ready, willing and able to serve on this task force. She read
the proposed resolution into the record which requests the City Council
to appoint a task force.
Mayor R. Anderson pointed out that similar task forces are already
functioning within the County. He stated that one such organization,
Shasta County Community Violence Prevention Council, has divided off
into several different branches, one being in the Enterprise area. He
suggested joining forces with existing task forces and broadening the
scope of concentration to deal with violence in general instead of
focusing on one particular health care facility.
Nora Perry, 3737 Oro Street, explained the problems at the Feminist
Women's Health Center have been occurring for the past five years and
have damaged the community's reputation. As the immediate past
President of the American Association of University Women for the State
of California, she conveyed she has traveled extensively the past three
years throughout the State and was continually asked what the community
was doing regarding violence. She clarified that the three
organizations represented this evening want to be part of the solution
to this difficult problem. She stated there is nothing as pressing as
the violence which has continued to go unchecked against the Feminist
Women's Health Center and urged the City Council to establish a task
force to develop a solution to this problem.
Police Chief Blankenship explained that the Police Department has dealt
with problems at the Feminist Women's Health Center on an ongoing basis
since 1989. He stated that the comments regarding unchecked crime
problems against the center are not correct. He related the Police
Department has spent several hundred hours on investigation, meeting
with Center representatives, and assigning a lieutenant to function as a
liaison to the Center. He provided various statistics regarding
assistance the Police Department has provided to date. He indicated
that the Police Department is continuing to work with the Federal Bureau
of Investigation (FBI) on this national issue. He further stated that
officers are encouraged to complete their reports in the clinic's
parking lot in order to make their presence in the area known. He
recommended that the City not become involved in this very emotional
issue.
Catrina Cantrell, 1901 Victor Avenue, Director of the Feminist Women's
Health Center, stated she would contact the task forces the Mayor
referenced. She applauded the Police Department's efforts to work with
the Center in a non-bias fashion. She indicated that it has proven
beneficial for City officials in other communities to take a stand on
issues such as this. She stressed that the organizations are looking to
the City Council for answers, not to develop enemies.
Dorene Bradshaw, 2460 Athens Avenue, Executive Director for Family
Planning, wanted to ensure the City Council was aware that two of the
clinics attacked in February were not abortion providers. In
considering clinic violence, she requested the City Council to consider
the patients who are being served, as well as the facility's staff. She
explained that employees of Family Planning are required to wear
personal security alarms to work everyday because there are not
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sufficient funds to provide security or install sprinkler systems. She
noted the facility's services are legal and are governed by the
California Department of Health Services and the Federal Department of
Health and Human Services. She asked the City Council to look at this
problem in a very broad manner.
Juliette Frampton, 11355 Muletown, Chair of the Women's Issues of the
American Association of University Women, did not believe that organized
terrorist type violence could be addressed by a committee dealing with
local community violence, i.e., muggings or gang activity.
Council Member McGeorge explained the City Council is very aware of the
violence occurring within the community. He stated he is involved with
the Shasta County Community Violence Prevention Council, as well as the
Enterprise Community Action Team. Rather than developing a new task
force, he recommended the organizations work with these task forces to
develop solutions to the problem.
Council Member Murray opined that posting a sign or stating a position
on a certain subject does not change the situation. He related that our
community, unfortunately, does not spend a considerable amount of time
on public matters, i.e., attending City Council meetings or budget
hearings. He stated the City has many pressing matters with which the
public should be actively involved. He conveyed his frustration with
the fact there were 1,380 cases of domestic violence this past year and
the City Council is only being requested to end the violence targeted at
one particular facility. He recommended working together as a community
committed to solving various community problems. He believed the City
was doing all it could with the resources provided by the community. He
asked the public for suggestions as to what resources, if any, could be
diverted from other areas in order to enhance available police
resources. He expressed a willingness to meet with the various
organizations, but strongly believed the only way to make a change is to
actively participate in the City's activities.
Council Member Kehoe concurred with the community taking a holistic
approach to solving the problems of the community. He stated that the
Police Department is doing an outstanding job and recognized that one
way to affect changes within the community would be to reallocate
available resources. He reiterated that there are only finite resources
available, and welcomed input from the community and invited public
participation at the budget study hearings.
Council Member P. Anderson expressed a desire to ensure the safety of
the health clinics, as well as the citizens of Redding. She supported
representatives from the three organizations meeting with the existing
violence prevention task forces for the next two or three months to
determine if this is a vehicle which might be used to address the
problems being encountered at the health clinics. If after attending
the task force meeting it is deemed not to be the appropriate solution,
she encouraged the organizations to bring recommendations before the
City Council for consideration.
Mayor R. Anderson stated the City is not willing to tolerate violence
and will continue to do everything possible to stop it, regardless of
personal opinions. He was confident the Police Chief would continue to
do everything possible to protect the clinic against violence.
Council Member P. Anderson clarified that the group's primary concern is
not the clinic itself, but the clinic's staff and patients.
Council Member Murray stated he was reacting to the language contained
in the proposed resolution which specifically requests a task force be
appointed to find a solution to end violence targeted at local health
facilities.
Catrina Cantrell questioned if it was an unanimous decision that the
City Council would not support the resolution as drawn by the three
organizations.
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Mayor R. Anderson clarified that the City Council was not willing to
support the resolution as drawn.
No action was taken on this item.
At the hour of 7:45 p.m., Mayor R. Anderson declared the meeting
recessed.
At the hour of 7:56 p.m., Mayor R. Anderson reconvened the meeting to
regular session.
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Rezoning Application RZ-1-95, by Don Lynn (Forest
Homes Subdivision, Phase 3)
(L-010-230)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor R. Anderson opened the
public hearing regarding RZ-1-95.
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 March 20, 1995
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Acting Planning Director Keaney related the Planning Commission, at its
meeting of February 14, 1995, recommended approval of the rezoning of
Phase 3 of Forest Homes Subdivision from "U-FP" Unclassified District to
"R-1" Single-Family Residential District. He stated the rezoning
request is required by the Forest Homes Subdivision conditions of
approval.
It is the recommendation of both the Planning Commission and staff that
the City Council ratify the Negative Declaration, approve the rezoning
of the subject property, offer the ordinance for first reading by title
only, and waive the full reading of said ordinance.
Mayor R. Anderson determined 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, approving the rezoning as recommended and make the following
findings regarding RZ-1-95:
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 25, 1995. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Kehoe offered Ordinance No. 2116 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section
18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of
certain real property in the City of Redding to "R-1" Single-Family
Residential District (RZ-1-95).
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member
McGeorge, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2116 be waived and the
City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Modification of Variance Application V-4-94 and Use
Permit UP-17-94, by Donald Nelson (7051 Riverside Drive)
(L-010-390)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor R. Anderson opened the
public hearing regarding V-4-94 and UP-17-94.
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 Department recommendation dated March 8, 1995
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City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Acting Planning Director Keaney related that Dr. Donald Nelson has
submitted a request to slightly modify the line of fill previously
allowed by Variance Application V-4-94 and Use Permit UP-17-94. This
request would increase the amount of fill and allow Dr. Nelson to
construct the residence he wishes and, at the same time, provide the
setbacks from the floodplain as required under Chapter 18.47 of 30 feet
from the river and 15 feet from the adjoining drainage inlet.
Additionally, the elimination of the need for reduced setbacks will
allow Condition 3, which requires dedication of an open-space easement,
to be eliminated.
Mr. Keaney opined that Dr. Nelson's request is reasonable. He explained
the total amount of fill would increase; however, in relation to the
entire site, the increase is small and does not alter the City Council's
original intent. He stated that eliminating just the open-space
requirement does not change the development criteria that were
established to meet the City Council's original intent, which was to
allow the construction of Dr. Nelson's home consistent with the existing
home to the north with a minimum amount of fill. In staff's opinion,
the remaining conditions of both the use permit and variance will ensure
that the City Council's original intent is met.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council approve Dr.
Nelson's request subject to the elimination of Condition 3 of Use Permit
Application UP-17-94.
Mr. Keaney noted that staff visited the location during high water flows
and Dr. Nelson's estimation of the floodplain elevation appears to be
accurate.
Mayor R. Anderson determined there was no one present wishing to speak
on the matter and closed the public hearing.
Council Member Murray recommended that a condition be added requiring
that no part of the structure extend beyond the line established from
the back porch of the adjacent house to the north.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member
Kehoe, to approve the request to modify Variance Application V-4-94 and
Use Permit UP-17-94 as presented subject to the elimination of Condition
3 of UP-17-94 and direct staff to add a condition requiring that no part
of the structure extend beyond the line established from the back porch
of the adjacent house to the north. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT
- Senior Citizens Facility Advisory
Commission
(B-080-540)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P.
Anderson, to ratify the Senior Citizens of Shasta County's appointment
of LaVonne Schaul and Jeannine Johnson to serve as the agency's
representatives to the Senior Citizens Facility Advisory Commission to
serve two-year terms expiring May 1, 1997. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
APPOINTMENT
- Redding Community Access Corporation
(B-080-120)
MOTION: Made by Council Member P. Anderson, seconded by Council Member
Kehoe, to appoint Lisa Cannon to serve as a member-at-large to the
Redding Community Access Corporation to fill an unexpired term through
February 1, 1998. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
APPOINTMENT
- Planning Commission
(B-080-300)
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member P.
Anderson, to appoint Tom Spade to the Redding Planning Commission to
serve a four-year term expiring May 1, 1999. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
LEADERSHIP REDDING 1994-95 CLASS PROJECT
- Lighting of Sacramento River
Trail
(P-050-460-700 & P-050-100 & P-150-150)
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City Manager Warren explained that Leadership Redding is sponsored by
the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce and is designed to get
individuals involved in the community and work together in community
projects. He related the City has been approached by the 1994-95 class
regarding its project which would light the Sacramento River Trail from
Market Street through Caldwell Park. He noted the positive aspects of
the project include community involvement through the raising of the
necessary funds to purchase the lights and also assisting with their
installation. He stated some of the negative issues associated with the
project are outlined in the Report to City Council dated March 9, 1995,
incorporated herein by reference, and include the following: vandalism,
maintenance, monthly lighting costs, and criminal activity.
Mr. Warren stated the City Council is being requested to provide
conceptual approval of the project. Once conceptual approval is
received, the class will attempt to deal with the associated problems
and bring back a recommendation for the City Council's consideration at
a later date.
Lynn Arnett, Chair of the 1994-95 Leadership Redding class project,
explained the class chose this project in order to allow more families
to utilize the trail. He stated the class believes more trail users and
families will bring safety to the area. He related that a survey of
both trail users and non-trail users supported pursuing the lighting of
the trail. He stated the project would be supported by in-kind
contributions of labor and materials, and funds for the poles would be
raised through the sale of memorial plaques to various
individuals/organizations. He acknowledged the pros and cons associated
with the project; however, he requested the City Council's endorsement
of the project so the class can move forward and try to resolve some of
the issues. He noted the class is only proposing to light the trail
from dusk until curfew. He reiterated the purpose of the project is to
encourage more families to utilize the trail.
Dr. Allen Krohn, 1967 Midland Drive, President of the Greater Redding
Chamber of Commerce, stated that two of Leadership Redding's primary
goals are to develop leadership skills and get the participants involved
in the community. Each class is requested to undertake a project which
is unique or could not have normally been accomplished by any other
means. He believed the proposed project met or exceeded all of the
required criteria, and encouraged the City Council to support the
project.
Larry Morgon related the class participants are from all sectors of the
community, both public and private. He displayed one of the lights
being considered and explained the various features.
Council Member Kehoe applauded the efforts of the 1994-95 Leadership
Redding class. He stated that he was troubled, however, by the
observations made by the Police Chief and the Director of Recreation and
Parks and requested the class to provide data to alleviate these
concerns.
Mr. Arnett noted that various cities have been very successful in
utilizing lights for trail purposes. He stated that telephone inquiries
to some of these cities reveal increased trail activity for recreational
purposes. He noted there would always be a drug element, with or
without lights. He stated the class will not be able to solve issues
associated with maintenance and vandalism, but can assist with the in-
kind labor and materials and acquisitions of the light poles.
In response to Mayor R. Anderson, Mr. Arnett stated the class was
receptive to suggestions as to the style of light pole.
Dean Degraffenreid, lighting representative, explained that eyes quickly
adapt to the lights. He stated that complaints are sometimes received
from neighbors when the tall light poles are utilized. He related the
displayed light casts illumination in all directions, and not just the
trail, thereby assisting with the safety element.
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In response to Council Member Murray, Police Chief Blankenship believed
the Police Department will have to respond to incidents which would not
have occurred if the trail were not lit. He could not, however,
determine the impact on personnel until statistics were recorded.
Council Member Murray noted the project's objective is to benefit the
community. He was not inclined, however, to support the project if it,
in fact, increased crime. He questioned whether crime statistics might
be available from other cities.
Mr. Warren clarified that the class is only requesting the City
Council's support of the concept in order to proceed with checking with
various communities to address the noted concerns, i.e., the affect
lighting had on crime, etc. He is concerned that if the lights are not
installed due to crime factors, the City is essentially saying it does
not want families in the park after dark. He supported contacting other
communities to determine how they dealt with the various issues and
securing the park for family usage at least until curfew.
Council Member Kehoe noted his paramount concern is public safety.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the 1994-95 Leadership
Redding Class contact other cities with lighted trails to determine if
the lighting had any effect on crime-related activities.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P.
Anderson, to provide conceptual approval and authorize the 1994-95
Leadership Redding Class to pursue its class project to light the
Sacramento River Trail. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1995-96
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING
(G-100-030-040)
Assistant City Manager Perry related the Community Development Advisory
Committee (CDAC) concluded a two-month process of reviewing and ranking
project applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funding and finalizing the Committee's recommendations to the City
Council for the 1995-96 CDBG Program. He explained the following funds
are available for distribution: a) public service activities -
$147,600; b) Housing Rehabilitation program - $216,500; c) planning
activities - $99,400; d) administration - $99,400; and e) nonpublic
service activities - $526,100, for a total of $1,089,000.
Mr. Perry stated that during the Committee proceedings, several issues
regarding the future of the CDBG program and the use of CDBG funding
arose. The Committee expressed concern regarding agencies requesting
CDBG funds year-after-year. Further, the Committee was concerned that
many agencies were becoming too dependent upon CDBG funds and were
losing motivation to look elsewhere for ongoing funding sources. Under
current Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations,
it is not appropriate for the CDBG Program to continually fund Public
Service Activities unless there is a measurable increase in the level or
type of existing service. Given the possibility of a reduction in HUD
funding by the Federal government, the Committee generally chose to
assist those agencies trying to help themselves by utilizing a variety
of funding sources, as reflected in the projects selected for funding.
The Committee also looked favorably upon projects addressing root causes
of problems rather than band-aid approaches. A summary of the programs
and funding levels recommended by the Committee are included in the
Report to City Council dated March 21, 1995, incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. Perry related the Final Statement for the CDBG Program will be
included the Consolidated Plan as required by HUD. He stated the first
required meeting was to gather public input regarding current community
needs and priorities which then can be addressed in the development of
the Plan. Staff conducted this meeting as a community forum in an
informal setting on February 23, 1995. The second public meeting is
required to be held prior to the end of the comment period specifically
to accept public comment on the draft Plan. He explained that, if the
City Council desires, the CDAC can conduct the required public hearing.
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After the public comment period, the Consolidated Plan, along with all
comments received and staff's response to those comments, would be
presented to the City Council for review and approval, and subsequently
submitted to HUD in mid-May 1995.
It is the recommendation of the CDAC that the City Council accept the
Proposed Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for
1995-96 CDBG funding as presented. Additionally, it is recommended the
CDAC be designated to conduct the required public hearing to accept
public comment regarding the draft Consolidated Plan.
In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Perry stated that according to
HUD statutes, the maximum amount of funds which can be utilized for
public service is 15 percent.
In response to Council Member Murray, Bill Cox, Vice Chair of the CDAC,
conveyed the CDAC utilizes the matrix system to track the ability of the
project applicant to meet the CDBG requirements. He noted the Committee
spent considerable time discussing and considering funds for projects
based on a number of factors, including whether or not there were enough
funds to benefit a particular project which may have scored higher or if
those funds would have a substantial benefit to a program which scored
lower. Overall, the total numbers utilizing the matrix system were very
close. Additionally, this year CDBG funding is not to be used for
ongoing projects, therefore, funds in some instances were moved from
some higher scoring projects to ones which represented new innovative
projects.
Council Member Murray questioned whether the evaluation process will be
perceived as discouraging to future applicants if the Committee does not
hold firm to the matrix system.
Mr. Cox replied the matrix is only intended as a guideline and there is
usually some deviation from it each year.
MOTION: Made by Council Member P. Anderson, seconded by Council Member
Kehoe, to accept the Community Development Advisory Committee's (CDAC)
proposed Community Development Objectives and Project Use of Funds for
1995-96 CDBG funding and designate the CDAC to conduct the required
public hearing to accept public comment regarding the draft Consolidated
Plan. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REDDING GENERAL PLAN REVISION
(G-030)
Assistant City Manager Perry recalled the City Council, at it workshop
on January 12, 1995, requested staff to submit a proposal to review the
Redding General Plan within a two-year time frame utilizing existing
staff. Accordingly, he provided an overview of the Report to City
Council dated March 13, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, which
included a scope of work, a funding plan, and a staffing plan. He
related the work would essentially be done over two to two and a half
years with the last six months being mainly wrap-up and printing.
If the City Council concurs with the recommended approach, it is
recommended that staff be directed to proceed.
Council Member P. Anderson did not want a moratorium on annexations to
negatively affect economic development and the ability to create jobs.
Council Member Murray requested that copies of the revised land use maps
be distributed either before or with copies of the draft general plan.
He noted that the timeline could be further compressed by conducting
joint public hearings with the Planning Commission and the City Council.
Council Member Kehoe asked what the downside risks would be if the City
did not acquire the air quality grant. Mr. Perry believed the City had
a reasonable chance of acquiring the grant; however, given the worst-
case scenario, the City Council would need to decide whether to use
general fund monies or see if certain aspects could be financed by
Redding Redevelopment Agency.
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In response to Mayor R. Anderson, Mr. Perry stated the Shasta College
area is included in the Stillwater annexation.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member
Kehoe, to proceed with the revision of the Redding General Plan as
outlined in the Report to City Council dated March 13, 1995. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
SET PUBLIC HEARING
- re Rezoning Application RZ-4-95, Mountain Lakes
Industrial Park, by the City of Redding (Mountain Lakes Industrial Park,
Unit 3)
(L-010-230)
Council Members McGeorge and Murray abstained from discussion and voting
on this matter.
Acting Planning Director Keaney related that staff is recommending that
a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., April 4, 1995, to consider the
request to rezone Unit 3 of the Mountain Lakes Industrial Park from "PI"
Planned Industrial District to "M-2" Industrial District.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P.
Anderson, to set a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., April 4, 1995, to
consider the request to rezone Unit 3 of the Mountain Lakes Industrial
Park from "PI" Planned Industrial District to "M-2" Industrial District
(RZ-4-95).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe and R. Anderson
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - McGeorge and Murray
EVALUATION OF BID PROCEDURES FOR PERSONAL COMPUTERS; and
BID SCHEDULE NO. 2910
- Personal Computers
(A-070-090)
Director of Administrative Services Starman recalled the City Council,
at its meeting of January 17, 1995, rejected Bid Schedule No. 2898,
purchase of personal computers, due to ambiguities contained in the
specifications and authorized staff to rebid 20 personal computers. The
City Council also considered what methodology should be used to bid the
personal computers and ultimately endorsed staff's recommendation to
rebid the computers using a list of 10 national manufacturers that are
consistently rated high for service and reliability.
Mr. Starman explained that subsequent to the second bid opening on
February 21, 1995, whereby Delta Engineering Systems was determined to
be the low bidder at a price of $66,900.52, two local computer
manufacturers and one City Council Member raised questions regarding the
methodology utilized by the City. Specifically, the two firms were
concerned that the list of 10 national manufacturers precluded them from
bidding their products, i.e., personal computers manufactured by their
companies.
Mr. Starman stated that staff believes the methodology used to bid the
personal computers, as outlined in the Report to City Council dated
March 9, 1995, incorporated herein by reference, was appropriate.
However, given the aforementioned concerns, staff felt it was important
for the City Council to revisit this issue before awarding Bid Schedule
No. 2910.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City continue to utilize a
"short list" of national manufacturers and explicitly specify the
components desired. Mr. Starman acknowledged there were some
disadvantages associated with this methodology, however, believed it to
be the best way to protect the City's considerable investment in
computer technology. He noted the process still enables local vendors
to compete for the City's business, while offering the City some
protection in the event that the vendor goes out of business.
Mr. Starman noted a letter was received from Jon Fredricks, President of
J2 Wholesale Distributors, regarding the subject bid proposal. He
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related that Mr. Fredricks was unable to attend the meeting this
evening. He stated that representatives from other interested companies
were also invited to attend this evening and articulate their concerns.
Council Member P. Anderson concurred with staff's recommendation,
however, she stressed that each acquisition is different and must be
tailored accordingly.
In response to Council Member Kehoe, Mr. Starman pointed out that some
of Mr. Fredricks comments are not practical in the public sector. He
noted Mr. Fredricks' suggestion to specify a standard architecture might
have an opposite effect for national manufacturers which are product
specific. He stated that staff spent a considerable amount of time
talking with Mr. Fredricks and concurred some of his points are valid.
He noted Mr. Fredricks does not believe reliance on 10 national
manufacturers will guarantee they will not go out of business. Staff's
position is that the demise of a national manufacturer is less likely
than a smaller manufacturer. Additionally, staff believes the requiring
of warranties and service contracts will provide recourse to a local
vendor, as well as the national manufacturer.
In response to Council Member McGeorge, Mr. Starman stated that the City
does not have any history with other service manufacturers, as it has
primarily purchased IBM products. He explained that purchasing one unit
in order to determine if it is compatible with existing equipment would
be difficult as the City does not currently have the staff expertise to
perform the necessary benchmark tests.
Council Member Murray found Mr. Fredricks' letter to be extremely
informative and believed it demonstrated how the local business
community could aid the City in areas where it does not have the
required expertise. He interpreted some of Mr. Fredricks' remarks to
mean there are more factors which should be considered when evaluating a
bid than just the price. He favored taking advantage of Mr. Fredricks'
offer to provide unpaid consulting services to the City to assist the
City in the acquisition of the computer equipment contingent upon Mr.
Fredricks agreeing not to bid any City computer contracts for a period
of three years. He noted that six of the ten national companies noted
in the bid specifications have been in Chapter 11, therefore, he
concurred there would be no guarantee these national companies would be
in existence longer than one of the local companies. He viewed computer
equipment as having a limited life. He supported purchasing the
equipment locally and believed it would cost less to do so.
Council Member P. Anderson stated that she has purchased all of her
personal computer equipment locally from three different manufacturers
and had no problem transferring the maintenance. She noted that the
school districts and the Shasta-Trinity ROP purchase computer equipment
from local non-national providers. She suggested contacting these
various agencies to determine their level of satisfaction. She
concurred with Council Member Murray's observation that computer
equipment has a limited life and would generally be replaced either
partially or entirely within two years due to growing technology.
Council Member P. Anderson withdrew her motion to direct staff to
continue to utilize a "short list" of national manufacturers and
explicitly specify the components desired. Council Member Kehoe
withdrew his second to the motion.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member
Kehoe, to direct the City Attorney to enter into a no-cost consultant
contract with Jon Fredricks of J2 Wholesale Distributors to establish
bid criteria for City personal computers with the following
stipulations: Mr. Fredricks would not be permitted to bid on future
City computer contracts for three years; and said offer is to be
contingent upon Mr. Fredricks agreeing to dedicate sufficient time to
establish a package to be rebid as soon as possible. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member
Kehoe, to reject all bids received in conjunction with Bid Schedule No.
2910, computer equipment. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION
- Intention to amend contract with Public Employees'
Retirement System (PERS) to provide Third Level of 1959 Survivor
Benefits to employees in the International Association of Fire Fighters
AFL-CIO Local Union 1934
RESOLUTION
- Approving agreement with PERS releasing 1959 Survivor
Benefits, assets and liabilities into the Third Level of 1959 Survivor
Benefit Pool
ORDINANCE
- Authorizing amendment to said contract
(P-100-050-050 & P-110-230)
Director of Personnel Bristow stated that one element of the completed
bargaining with the International Association of Fire Fighters AFL-CIO
Local Union 1934, representing certain Fire Department employees, was to
have the third level of 1959 Survivor Benefits become effective as soon
as practicable. PERS has informed the City this increased benefit will
not raise the City's contribution rate in the near future due to the
surplus in the City's PERS survivor benefit account.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt the
resolution of intention to amend the contract with PERS relative to the
third level of 1959 Survivor Benefits, adopt the resolution approving
the agreement to release 1959 Survivor Benefits, assets and liabilities
into the third level of 1959 Survivor Benefit Pool, offer the necessary
ordinance for first reading by title only, and waive the full reading of
said ordinance.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member
McGeorge, that Resolution No. 95-087 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to approve
an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of the
Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of
Redding to provide third level of 1959 Survivor Benefits to Fire
Department employees covered by the Memorandum of Understanding with the
International Association of Fire Fighters AFL-CIO Local Union 1934.
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. 95-087 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member
McGeorge, that Resolution No. 95-088 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding approving entering into an agreement
between the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement
System and the City Council of the City of Redding stating that the
assets and liabilities of the City of Redding and its covered employees,
on account of the benefits provided under Article 6, commencing with
Section 21380, shall be pooled pursuant to the provisions of Government
Code Section 21382.4 - Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits, for
employees covered by the Memorandum of Understanding with the
International Association of Fire Fighters AFL-CIO Local Union 1934.
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. 95-088 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Council Member Kehoe offered Ordinance No. 2117 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing an
amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of
Redding and the Board of Administration of the California Public
Employees' Retirement System to provide third level of 1959 Survivor
Benefits to employees covered by the Memorandum of Understanding with
the International Association of Fire Fighters AFL-CIO Local Union 1934.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member
McGeorge, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2117 be waived and the
City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE
- Authorizing Police Department to give unclaimed bicycles or
toys to charitable or non-profit organizations for purpose of preventing
juvenile delinquency
(P-150-150)
Police Chief Blankenship explained the proposed ordinance would permit
the Police Department to give unclaimed bicycles or toys to non-profit
organizations involved in juvenile delinquency programs. He noted these
items have previously been auctioned by an auctioneer who would charge
the City a 20 percent fee. The monies obtained from these items were
returned to the General Fund.
Chief Blankenship related that Section 217 of the California Welfare and
Institution Code allows the governing body of a city to adopt, by
ordinance, a policy allowing the Police Department to give away
unclaimed bicycles to the probation officer, welfare department, or any
charitable or non-profit organization participating in juvenile
delinquency programs. The quality bicycles would provide incentives for
at-risk juveniles who are part of a structured program. The juveniles
will be held accountable for completing the program prior to receiving
the bicycle. The City would still be able to auction all other bicycles
or toys on an as-needed-basis and return the monies to the General Fund.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council offer the
ordinance for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of
said ordinance.
Council Member McGeorge stated this program has been successful in other
areas. He conveyed that in most instances, without this type of
program, juveniles would not have another opportunity to obtain
bicycles. The recipients are required to earn the bicycle and through
the course of the program gain responsibility.
Council Member Kehoe offered Ordinance No. 2118 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding adding Section
11.32.080 to the Redding Municipal Code, authorizing the use of
unclaimed bicycles or toys for the prevention of juvenile delinquency.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P.
Anderson, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2118 be waived and the
City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION
- Public convenience and necessity requiring the acquisition
for road purposes a fee interest in a portion of real property owned by
the Corporation of the President of the Gridley, California Stake of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Assessor's Parcel 068-130-
25) regarding the Churn Creek Road Widening Project
(C-070-010 & S-070-100)
City Attorney Wingate explained the City Council is being requested to
consider and adopt a resolution of public convenience and necessity to
initiate eminent domain proceedings with regard to the property owned by
the Corporation of the President of the Gridley, California Stake of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This acquisition is
necessary in order to provide for the right-of-way for the widening of
Churn Creek Road. To date, the land owner has not advised the City of a
desire to appear before the City Council this evening.
Mr. Wingate related the City Council must determine if public interest
and necessity require the project; the project is planned or located in
a manner that would be most compatible with the general public good and
the least private injury; and the property sought to be acquired is
necessary for the project. He stressed that questions regarding the
amount of compensation to be paid are not part of the proceeding and
should not be considered in determining whether a resolution of public
convenience and necessity should be adopted.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member
McGeorge, that Resolution No. 95-089 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding finding that public convenience and
necessity require the acquisition for road purposes a fee interest in a
portion of real property owned by the Corporation of the President of
the Gridley, California Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
Day Saints, commonly referred to as Assessor's Parcel Number 068-130-25,
for the Churn Creek Road Widening Project.
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. 95-089 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(A-150-251 & E-120-900 & G-030)
Mayor R. Anderson stated a letter was received from the Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCO) notifying the City that the applicants of
the Knighton Road/I-5 Annexation No. 94-2 have withdrawn their
application. He related the truck stop changed ownership on March 19,
1995.
City Manager Warren noted that an agenda item will be prepared for the
City Council's consideration to determine whether the City wants to
pursue the annexation of its property.
Mayor R. Anderson conveyed that a letter was received from Congressman
Herger regarding the City's opposition to President Clinton's proposal
to sell federal power marketing agencies. Congressman Herger shares the
City concern regarding the proposal's impact on the Redding community.
He stated that Congressman Herger will be meeting with representatives
from various groups to discuss the proposal and invited the City's
participation.
Council Member Murray stated he attended the meeting with Congressman
Herger. He related that representatives from each of the Western Area
Power Administration's (WAPA) dependent agencies within Congressman
Herger's district were present and agreed to work together by providing
information on alternatives to the sale of WAPA which are less
disruptive.
Vi Klaseen, 2295 Oakridge Drive, noted the Civic Center advisory
committee is comprised of 21 men and four women. She referenced the
three very active women's groups present this evening and believed the
City Council could find qualified women to assist with the General Plan
update.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:35 p.m., Mayor R.
Anderson declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk