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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1984-01-03 1 City Council , Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California January 3, 1984 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Public Works Director Arness. The invocation was offered by Pastor Ed Wilkins of the First Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gard with the following Council Members present: Demsher, Fulton, Kirkpatrick, and Gard. Council Members absent: Pugh Also present were City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Hays, Public Works Director Arness, Planning and Community Development Director Perry, Elec- tric Director Lindley, Housing and Redevelopment Administrator Henson, Finance Director Downing, Director of Personnel Services Bristow, City Clerk Nichols, and Minute Clerk Rupp. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of December 19, 1983 Adjourned Regular Meeting of December 29, 1983 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (B-130-110) Recommend that Payroll Register No. 13, check nos. 89269, and 95177 through 95436 inclusive, in the amount of $1 ,241 ,735.90, be paid, and Payroll Register No. 13, check nos. 184718 through 185302 inclusive, in the amount of $449,481.11, for the period December 4, 1983, through December 17, 1983, be approved. Total : $1 ,691 ,217.01 Treasurer' s Report - November 30, 1983 (B-130-150) Total Treasurer's Accountability - $14,743,445.15 Claims for Damage and Personal Injury - 1st Hearing (C-090-020) Judith L. Noble - Claim for Damages filed 12/19/83 Recommend denial Award of Bid - Pulse Initiating Meters (B-050-100) City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1498, pulse initiating meters, be awarded to General Electric Supply Company, on its low bid in the amount of $4516.23, sales tax included. Award of Bid - Anthracite Filter Medium (B-050-100) City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1499, anthracite filter medium, be awarded to Unifilt Corporation, on its low bid in the amount of $12,217.56, sales tax included. Federal Cable Legislation T1-040-070) Planning Director and the CATV Committee recommends that Council state its opposition to H.R. 4103, the Wirth Bill , which deals with national policy regarding cable television. 1/3/84 2 Resolution - re Annexation No. 83-3, Canyon Creek Road (A-150-161 ) Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 84-1 be adopted which amends the boundaries of Annexation No. 83-3, Canyon Creek Road, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding consenting to commencement of annexation proceedings and applying to LAFCO for approval of the annexation to the City of Redding of uninhabited territory designated City of Redding Annexation No. 83-3. Notice of Completion - Martin Luther King Park Modifications (B-050-020 and P-050-350) Public Works Director recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1436, con- struction of Martin Luther King Park modifications, be accepted as satisfactorily completed (final contract price $15,490) , and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. Resolution - re Training Agreements with the California Highway Patrol (S-050-070 and P-150-150) City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 84-2 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute training agreements between the City of Redding and the State of California Highway Patrol for the fiscal year 1984-85. Resolution - re Vacation of Portions of Redwood Boulevard (A-010-100) City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 84-3 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating Redwood Boulevard in the Los Robles Hills Subdivision. Lease, Sublease, and Consent to Sublease - Wendell and Arden Carpenter for Grazing Land (C-070-100) City Attorney recommends approval of an extension of the City' s lease sublease, and consent to sublease with Wendell and Arden Carpenter for the house, horse barn, and grazing land near the sewage treatment plant, for a one-year period commencing January 1 , 1984. Resolution - re Performance of Various Election Duties (E-070-050) City Clerk recommends that Resolution No. 84-4 be adopted, a resolu- tion of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City Clerk to perform various election duties. Resolution - re Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office (E-070-050) City Clerk recommends that Resolution No. 84-5 be adopted, a resolu- tion of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to materials submitted to the electorate and the costs thereof for the General Municipal Election to be held in said City on Tuesday, April 10, 1984. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member 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, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Pugh Resolution Numbers 84-1 , 84-2, 84-3, 84-4, and 84-5, are on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1/3/84 3 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter of Appreciation - People of Progress (C-070-100) A letter was received from Lynn Dorroh, Director of the People of Progress, expressing their appreciation for the City' s support of the community garden site. A brief report on the 1983 gardening season was also submitted along with letters of support from other agencies and participants. Mayor Gard noted that she is pleased that so many people have become involved with the project and felt it really has become a community activity. Tri-Aerial Enterprizes - Request to Conduct Skydiving Exhibition (C-050-050) A request was received from Tri-Aerial Enterprizes to hold a skydiving exhibition at the Civic Auditorium during the Annual Sports Show sponsored by KRCR, from February 17 through 20, 1984. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the request from Tri-Aerial Enterprizes as stated above, subject to the filing of appropriate certificates of insurance covering the event and each participating skydiver, and compliance of all FAA regulations prior to the event. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-24-83 , by City of Redding, Located in Bramblewood Terrace Subdivision, Unit No. 2 (L-010-230) MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. 1671 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Ordinance No. 1671 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-24-83) . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Kirkpatrick, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Pugh Ordinance No. 1671 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT - Electric Service to the City of Redding (E-120-900) Electric Director Lindley submitted for information purposes a proposed replacement contract and supplement for the City's current contract for electric service No. 14-06-200-887A. The proposed replacement contract, No. DE-MS65-83WP 59008, he stated, is structured to provide a standard format which is more adaptable to Western' s customers. The contract also includes a supplement which addresses the specific needs of the City. Mr. Lindley advised that the proposed replacement contract will be sub- mitted to Council for approval at its meeting of January 16, 1984. "' This was an information item and no action was required. AWARD OF CONTRACT AND ACQUISITION OF LAND - 115 KV East Loop Transmission Line (C-070-010, E-090-160-200, and A-050-125) Electric Director Lindley reviewed his memorandum to Council dated December 27, 1983. He explained that continued growth of the City of Redding has 1/3/84 4 necessitated the strengthening of the electrical supply system. Mr. Lindley said that in order to deliver power more dependably to the City, it is necessary to form a 115 KV loop system in and around Redding. He noted that in connection with forming the loop, an Environmental Impact Report was prepared. A map was posted on the bulletin board and Mr. Lindley pointed out the proposed route which will connect the existing Moore Road and Canby Street Substations , south and east of downtown Redding. It is recommended that Council certify EIR-1-83 as adequately addressing the impacts of the project and make certain findings regarding potentially significant aesthetic impacts. It is further recommended that Council approve the acquisition of the necessary rights of way and award a contract for professional engineering services to Earl W. Preston, P.E. Mayor Gard said that at one time, there was conversation about handing the lines under the Bonnyview Bridge and asked if that possibility had been considered. Mr. Lindley advised that using the South Bonnyview Bridge route would necessitate undergrounding which is about 17 to 18 times as expensive as building the same lines overhead. Mayor Gard expressed concern about the archaeological sensitivity in the area of the Churn Creek drainage area and asked if provisions will be made for monitoring. Mr. Lindley indicated that provisions will be made for archaeological monitoring during the actual construction. He also noted that nesting platforms or "dummy poles" for osprey along the Sacramento River will be constructed to provide adequate habitat and minimize electro- cution and power outages. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that EIR-1-83 be certified as adequately addressing the impacts of the 115 KV East Loop Transmission Line; and determining that because it is approxi- mately 17 times more costly to construct a 115 KV line underground, spe- cific economic, social , or other considerations make infeasible the mitiga- tion measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR to address aesthetic impacts. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Fulton approv- ing the acquisition of rights of way/or land in fee as may be required to allow the construction of the 115 KV East Loop Connection. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick approving a contract for professional engineering services between the City of Redding and Earl W. Preston, P.E. , on a time-and-expense basis, not to exceed $30,000, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the contract. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY (P-100-100) Director of Personnel Services Bristow advised that Federal legislation was recently enacted providing that the third Monday in January each year will be a legal public holiday, Martin Luther King Day, beginning in 1986. He stated that Governor Deukmejian took action to allow State employees this holiday in 1984. However, Martin Luther King Day, January 16, 1984, will not be a holiday for City of Redding employees. He stated that the Memo- randa of Understanding pertaining to represented employees and the resolu- tion covering unrepresented employees specifically list holidays that are to be observed. Mr. Bristow noted that this will become a legal holiday in 1986 for the City of Redding, or in 1985 if memoranda of understanding are so amended by that time. 1/3/84 5 PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORTS - January 1984 (A-050-300) Public Works Director Arness presented the Public Works Planning Reports for January, 1984. He advised that staff has met with CalTrans regarding the elimination of parking on Victor Avenue due to the opening of the overpass. He said it appears that because of the way the striping has been placed, parking may be maintained on Victor for at least the next few years. Mr. Arness stated that someday the parking may have to be elimi- nated and the residents are being kept informed of the situation. Council Members concurred that the traffic on the overpass does not seem to be so great that such urgent measures would be needed at this time. ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Alcoholic Beverage License Applications: (A-110-140) T J' s #4 (James Tidmore and Melvin Winn) 1410 Beltline Road, #7 Roberto' s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina (Robert Griffin) 491 Lake Boulevard RECESS All business having been completed at 7:20 P.M. , other than the Public Hearings scheduled for 7:30 P.M. , Mayor Gard declared a ten minute recess. PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-23-83, by City of Redding (L-010-230) The hour of 7:30 P.M. , having arrived, Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-23-83, by City of Redding. 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 December 29, 1983 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 December 29, 1983. He stated that the Plan- ning Commission has recommended rezoning of property located in the Westwood Manor Subdivision from "U" Unclassified District to "R-1" Single-Family Residential District, "R-2" Duplex Residential District, "RM-18" Multiple-Family Residential District, and "C-2-F" Central Commercial District. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph and Council was given a copy of the draft negative declaration. Mr. Perry stated that the recommended zoning of the properties recog- nizes the existing development in the area, the General Plan classi- fications, and the previous County zoning. The major portion of the subdivision is recommended to he zoned "R-1" , and typical lot size is 7 ,000 to 8,000 square feet. He added that six vacant lots on El Camino, abutting the commercial area, are recommended to be zoned "R-2" Duplex Residential District. It is the recommendation of both the Planning Commission and staff that the area be rezoned as stated above, that the negative declara- tion be ratified and an ordinance be offered for first reading. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 1/3/84 6 In response to an inquiry from Mayor Gard, Mr. Perry advised that the Planning Commission did consider "R-1" zoning for the six lots on El Camino, but recommended "R-2" because of the previous County zoning of "R-3" and because it seemed to be a reasonable transition use adjacent to the commercial areas along Highway 273. Mayor Gard emphasized that the adjacent developed lots on El Camino are very nice, well established, single family homes which have been there for a long time. She felt it would be a terrible intrusion on the neighborhood to have duplexes on those six lots. Mayor Gard also noted that there is a lot of fill dirt on the area recommended for commercial , causing a much higher elevation than the adjacent single family homes. Mr. Perry stated that the City will have some control over building elevations and screening through the site-plan-review criteria. He also noted that possibly Mr. Gore, the property owner would like to comment on the matter. Dick Gore, 2190 Westwood Avenue, explained that the earth and material on the south end of the property was excess dirt from the development of the subdivision. He stated that the excess material will be sold or removed and any structure built in that location will be no higher than the existing commercial structures. In regard to the six lots on El Camino, Mr. Gore commented that they were originally zoned multi- ple-family in the County and he hopes to combine the lots to make three double lots for three duplex units so that the density will be no greater than the single-family district. He noted, however, that if that does not happen, they will be developed as single-family. Councilman Demsher concurred with Mayor Gard that the "R-2" zoning on the six lots on El Camino would not be as compatible with the existing neighborhood as "R-1 " . MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the following findings be made regarding Rezoning Application RZ-23-83, by City of Redding: 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, ratifies the Negative Declaration approved by the Board of Administrative Review on October 26, 1983. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Councilman Kirkpatrick offered Ordinance No. 1673 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 (RZ-23-83) . PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-25-83, by John Drake (L-010-230) The hour of 7:30 P.M. , having arrived, Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-25-83, by John Drake. 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 December 29, 1983 1/3/84 7 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 December 29, 1983. He stated that the Plan- "' ning Commission has recommended rezoning of property located at 451 Hilltop Drive from "U" Unclassified District to "RM-9" Multiple-Family Residential District. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph. It is the recommendation of both the Planning Commission and staff that the area be rezoned as outlined, that EIR-1-81 be recertified as adequately addressing the impacts of the project, and that an ordi- nance be offered for first reading. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that EIR-1-81 be recertified as adequately addressing the impacts of the project, that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as identified in the Final EIR. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance No. 1674 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 (RZ-25-83) . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 7:44 P.M. , Mayor Gard declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: 110 na �oL4, . or ATTEST: City Clerk 1/3/84