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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1983-07-05 187 4 City Council , Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California July 5, 1983 7:00 P.M. IIIThe Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays. The invocation was offered by Pastor Jim Sturgis of the Lake Boulevard Church of the Nazarene. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gard with the following Council ,. Members present: Demsher, Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh , and Gard. Also present were City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Hays, Public Works Director Arness, Planning and Community Development Director Perry, Direc- tor of Electric Lindley, Housing & Redevelopment Administrator Henson, Finance Director Downing, City Clerk Nichols, and Minute Clerk Rupp. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calen- ' dar: Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of June 20, 1983 Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 29, 1983 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers - Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 25, check nos. 91749 through 92045 inclusive, in the amount of $755,631.90, be approved and paid, and t (?(9 Accounts Payable Register No. 01 , check nos. 92046 through 92055 • ill inclusive, in the amount of $6,218.08, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 26, check nos. 176709 through 177348 inclusive, in the amount of $449,104.73, for the period June 5, through June 18, 1983, be approved. Total : 1,210,954.71 1 Claims for Damage and Personal Injury - 1st Hearing Erika Hale - Claim for Personal Injury filed 6/9/83 Recommend referral to Insurance Carrier and set for second hearing / August 1 , 1983 ,• Gradon Farris Payne - Claim for Personal Injury filed 6/15/83 Recommend referral to Insurance Carrier and set for second hearing / v2 ' - i August 1 , 1983 a Fields Jewelry, Inc. - Claim for Damages filed 6/23/83 3 Recommend denial and referral to Insurance Carrier i `� ' Set Public Hearing - Revenue Sharing Funds City Manager recommends that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , j July 18, 1983 , to consider the 1983-84 budget appropriations, and proposed uses of Revenue Sharing Funds. 1 Award of Bid - Electric Department Building Electric Director recommends that all bids be rejected for Bid Sched- ule No. 1455, additions and modifications to the Electric Department L/`3' Building. It is further recommended that the City Manager direct a j II staff to obtain the necessary architectural services to re-design the building modification, and authorize the re-bidding of the modifica- tion following the re-design of the building modification. 1 Annexation Request No. 82-3 - Eastside Road Planning Director recommends that Annexation Request No. 82-3, 6-83 Eastside Road, be referred to the Electric Department to determine i i 1 9 , • 7/5/83 188 what electrical service options are feasible before determining boundaries of the annexation. Resolution - re Old City Hall , Jobs Bill Grant Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 83-12.0 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the / application and the project agreement for Historic Preservation Grants-In-Aid Funds for the Old City Hall project. Resolution - re Parking on a Portion of Placer Street Public Works Director recommends that Resolution No. 83-121 be adopt- ! 2 ed, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibit- 1 /.3 ing parking at all times on the south side of Placer Street between Chestnut and West Streets. Award of Bid - Carnelian Park Construction Public Works Director recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1454, Carnelian Park construction, be awarded to Russ Howington on his low bid in the 76 amount of $30,411 .05. Award of Bid - Cold Plane Wedge Cut Various Streets Public Works Director recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1460, cold f plane wedge cut various streets in the City of Redding, be awarded to West Coast Pavement Recycling Corporation on its low bid in the amount of $9,020. Award of Bid - Heater-Remixing Various Streets Public Works Director recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1461 , heat- er-remixing various streets in the City of Redding, be awarded to Vulcan Asphalt Process Co. , Inc. , on its low bid in the amount of $16,900. Notice of Completion - Placement of Pavement Markers Public Works Director recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1428, placement of pavement markers on various streets in the City of Redding, be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be . 569 instructed to file a Notice of Completion. Notice of Completion - Lake Redding Park Parking Lot Public Works Director recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1431 , Lake Redding Park parking lot, be accepted as satisfactorily completed and qd that the City Clerk be instructed to file a Notice of Completion. Resolution - re Abatement of Debris at 2449 Court Street City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 83-122 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and confirming report and account of the cost of abatement of unsafe 3025- buildings and debris on the Ames property, 2449 Court Street. Agreement - Enterprise Eagles City Attorney recommends that an Agreement be approved between the City and Enterprise Eagles Youth Football providing payment to them in (669 the amount of $600 to assist in the cost of procuring referees and ambulances at their games during the 1983-84 season. Agreement - Redding Ford, Inc. and Louis Gerard, Sr. City Attorney recommends that a Lease be approved with purchase option between the City and Redding Ford, Inc. and Louis Gerard, Sr. , for the real property located at 1324 California Street, to be used for .566 vehicular parking for downtown merchants and employees, police and fire personnel and overflow parking for the City Council Chambers. 7/5/83 189 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 83-120, 83-121 , 83-122, are on file in the office of the City Clerk. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS • Petition from Residents on Mesa Street - re Weed Removal A petition was submitted from residents on Mesa Street requesting weed removal on a City-owned vacant lot on Yuba Street. The Public Works Director advised that this has been scheduled for this week, if it has not already be done. Communication from Disabled American Veterans A letter was received from Samuel Askins, Jr. , of the Disabled Ameri- can Veterans asking for a letter of support from the Council concern- ing oncern-ing the D.A.V. ' s attempts to institute a prescription program and an 1 5 out-patient facility for veterans in the Redding area. He advised that this letter along with resolutions approved at the State Conven- tion of the D.A.V. will be sent to the National Convention. Council Members concurred that the Mayor be authorized to prepare such a letter in support of the D.A.V. 's endeavors for increased medical services for veterans. Request for Recreation Center - William Kruko William Kruko addressed Council and requested that a recreation center / 3 be constructed by the City and that a non-stop bus schedule also be instituted in conjunction with the center. It was suggested by Council that Mr. Kruko prepare his proposal in more detail and discuss it with the Parks and Recreation Director and the City Attorney. SUNSET WEST ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1981-4 1 Councilman Pugh abstained from voting and discussion on this matter. Special Bond Counsel Sperry submitted the following documents for filing & O v and adoption relative to Sunset West Assessment District No. 1981-4: Certificate of Title j Certificate of Value of Appraiser Resolution - of Intention MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 83-123 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to order improvement in Sunset West Assessment District No. 1981-4. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Kirkpatrick, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Pugh 1 e Resolution No. 83-123 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 7/5/83 190 Engineer' s Report Resolution - Accepting Report & Setting Hearing MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 83-124 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting the Engineer' s Report and setting a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. , August 15, 1983, in Sunset West Assessment District No. 1981-4. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Kirkpatrick, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Pugh Resolution No. 83-124 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Notice of Improvement ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-9-83, Lawncrest Subdivision MOTION: Made by Council Member Kirkpatrick, seconded by Council Member Demsher, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1645 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Ordinance No. 1645 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relat- ing to the Rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding (RZ-9-83) . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 1645 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-10-83, Churn Creek Meadows Subdivision MOTION: Made by Council Member Kirkpatrick, seconded by Council Member Demsher, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1646 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Ordinance No. 1646 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City E r' of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relat- t / -t7 ing to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding (RZ-10-83). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 1646 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. F BUDGET STUDY SESSION - 1983-84 Budget City Manager Courtney advised that the City Council has now received copies of the 1983-84 Preliminary Budget and suggested that a study session be scheduled as soon as Council feels it has had the opportunity to review it. With the concurrence of Council , a study session was set for 2:00 P.M. , Wednesday, July 13, 1983, in the City Council Chambers to discuss the 1983-84 Preliminary Budget. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-5-83 - Ridgeview Subdivision, Units 3 and 4 Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that the Planning Io 7/5/83 - - -- - - 191 Commission has granted Dempsey Construction permission to divide 65 acres generally located south of Wasatch Drive and east of Placer Hills Subdivi- sion, into 89 single-family lots. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph and Council was given a list of the conditions of approval . • No action was required on this matter. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-7-83 - Quail Meadows Subdivision Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that the Planning �+ Commission has granted Clarence Stephan permission to divide 5.5 acres /O 0 • located on the north side of Ellis Street and east of the ACID Canal into 19 single-family lots. A map was shown on the Vu Graph and Council was given a copy of the conditions of approval . No action was required on this matter. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-8-83 - Rolling Hills Subdivision Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that the Planning Commission has granted Jaxon Baker permission to divide five acres located �� D at the north end of Travona Street into 12 single-family lots. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph and Council was given a copy of the conditions of approval . No action was required on this matter. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-11-83 - Churn Creek Meadows, Unit No. 5 Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that the Planning Commission has granted Nash Construction Company permission to divide 13.5 ' 0 Si acres located west of Western Ranches Estates into 28 single-family lots. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph and Council was given a copy of the conditions of approval . No action was required on this matter. Mr. Perry noted that all of the preceding Tentative Maps are reapprovals of expired maps or portions thereof. RESOLUTION - Jobs Bill Grant for Tree Planting Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that the City has been awarded two grants totaling $23,846 under the Jobs Bill Grant Program of the Federal Government to plant trees in the parking lots of the Civic fl Auditorium and the Redding Municipal Airport. He recommended that a resolution be adopted authorizing the City Manager to sign the contracts for this program. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 83-125 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager to sign contract and any other necessary documents for initiation of the tree planting project funded by the California Department of Forestry under the Park Restoration and Urban Reforestation Program (Jobs Bill ) . Voting was as follows: '. Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 83-125 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. REQUEST TO SERVE BEER - Mercy Medical Center Councilman Pugh abstained from voting on this matter. �� A request was received from Mercy Medical Center to serve alcoholic bever- ages during their picnic in Lake Redding Park on August 20, 1983. 7/5/83 L 192 Mayor Gard expressed concern that attendees would be bringing alcoholic beverages to the park in their own containers. She felt this would make enforcement difficult. Councilman Kirkpatrick noted that the group would be in one general area and would be required to consume the beverages in paper cups. Councilman Pugh remarked that he attended a similar event recently and as long as the people stay within the designated area, enforcement is not a problem. He also noted that even though attendees will be bringing alco- holic beverages in their own containers , they will still be required to use paper cups. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Demsher approv- ing the request by Mercy Medical Center to consume alcoholic beverages in Lake Redding Park, August 20, 1983, subject to the conditions listed in the Parks and Recreation Director's memo to Council dated June 30, 1983. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORT - July 1983 Public Works Director Arness presented the Public Works Planning Report for July 1983. Councilman Fulton asked Mr. Arness for a brief report on the status of the County landfill project. O Mr. Arness advised that he recommends that if the City joins with the County on a landfill project, a committee composed of Board Members and Council Members be formed to establish future rates, and that a technical advisory group be formed consisting of City and County staff members, to review the operation of the project. He said the City' s proposal is based on a "tipping fee" schedule rather than a cash buy-in. 1 Councilman Pugh noted that the City is not in a very positive position at this time in regard to the landfill project. He said it would be difficult to control how quickly the landfill capacity is used on a contract basis. Mr. Arness indicated that the specifications recite compaction requirements and the technical review committee can make sure that the specifications are being adhered to. No action was required on this matter. COUNCILMAN PUGH Councilman Pugh commended the Parks and Recreation Department for the way they handled the Redding Swim Club swim meet held this past weekend at Lake Redding Park. He said the operation and condition of the park and the pool , as well as the cooperation from the Parks and Recreation staff and 2 Police personnel , was very good. Mr. Pugh noted that over 300 participants from out of this area attended the event and he felt that everyone was left with a very good feeling about Redding. RECESS At the hour of 7:25 P.M. , the meeting was recessed until the hour of 7:30 P.M. , at which time the public hearings would commence. PUBLIC HEARING - re Reversion to Acreage, Lake Redding Estates Unit No. 2 q The hour of 7:30 P.M. , having arrived, Mayor Gard opened the public j{/9 hearing re reversion to acreage request, Lake Redding Estates Subdivi- sion, Unit II . 7/5/83 7 193 • The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council dated June 30, 1983 , which is incorporated herein by reference. He stated that the owner of Lake Redding Estates, Unit II , Humboldt Financial Services , Inc. , has requested that the recorded map be reverted back to acreage. The subdivision is located on the east side of Quartz Hill Road and north of Benton Drive in a "U" Unclas- sified District. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph. Mr. Perry advised that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the request. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Pugh, approving the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff, subject to the conditions as listed in the Planning Director's memo- randum to Council dated June 30, 1983. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Overcrowding in Grant School District, Shasta Lake Union Elementary School District, and Shasta Union High School District Councilman Demsher abstained from voting and discussion on this matter. 111 The hour of 7:30 P.M. , having arrived, Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re overcrowding in Grant School District, Shasta Lake Union Elementary School District, and Shasta Union High School District. '1/P The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Proof of Service by Mail - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council dated June 30, 1983, which is incorporated herein by reference. He stated that the subject school districts have formally requested that the City Council find that the school districts are overcrowded and that development fees for classroom facilities are necessary. He submitted a staff summary of each school district's request, copies of letters from each district; the required findings by the County Superintendent of Schools and maps depicting the lo- cation of each school district within the City. 1 Mr. Perry explained that each school district has complied with the necessary requirements in accordance with Section 16.44.030 of the 11 City Code. Based on the lack of reserve capacity within the school districts, and anticipated growth of the districts, it is the recommendation of staff that Council find, pursuant to Chapter 16.44 of the Redding Municipal 1 Code, that all three of the school districts are overcrowded and the ; 7/5/83 194 interim classroom facility fee for the 1983-84 school year shall be required, as noted above. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Demsher abstaining Councilman Pugh said he has some real concerns about adding these costs to household units. He stressed that, especially in the elemen- tary schools, facilities are only used a short portion of the day, and salaries and facilities are not being maximized. Councilman Pugh said, although he does not know the answer himself, some reform concepts need to be considered to maximize the use of multi-million dollar facilities. Mayor Gard said that one of her main concerns is that these costs are added to the cost of housing, making it more and more unreasonable for people to afford to buy or rent homes. Council Members concurred that this is a problem which needs to be addressed. Councilman Kirkpatrick noted that one of the things that State Superintendent Hoenig is proposing is a longer school day. Resolution MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 83-126 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing fees for overcrowding for the Shasta Union High School District. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Demsher Resolution No. 83-126 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution !1OTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 83-127 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing fees for overcrowding for . the Grant Elementary School District. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Demsher Resolution No. 83-127 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 83-128 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing fees for overcrowding for the Shasta Lake Union Elementary School District. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Demsher Resolution No. 83-128 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 7/5/83 195 ROUTINE' REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Alcoholic Beverage License Applications: Tosca (Bruce Betts & Peter Lach) 2795 & 2797 Bechelli Lane Winesteak (Audrey Huckaby) 820 Butte Street ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 7:40 P.M. , Mayor Gard declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: • ayor ATTEST: City Clerk 1 1 S 1 7/5/83