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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1984-02-21 31 City Council , Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California February 21 , 1984 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Electric Director Lindley. The invocation was offered by Pastor Ron Herman of the Bella Vista Com- munity Church. 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, Elec- tric Director Lindley, Parks and Recreation Director Riley, Housing and Redevelopment Administrator Henson, Director of Data Processing Kelly, Senior Associate Planner Keaney, Senior Assistant Housing Counselor Maurer, 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 February 6, 1984 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (B-130-110) Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 16, check nos. 96128 through 96305 inclusive, in the amount of $1 ,327,954.17, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 17, check nos. 187035 through 187624 inclusive, in the amount of $444,023.85, for the period January 29, 1984, through February 11 , 1984, be approved. Total : $1 ,771 ,978.02 Treasurer's Report - January 31 , 1984 (B-130-150) Treasurer's Total Accountability - $16,807,488.35 Claims for Damage and Personal Injury - 1st Hearing Edward Kowalewski - Claim for Damages filed 2/6/84 Approved in the Amount of $402.74 (C-090-020) Gary Ford - Claim for Damages filed 2/1/84 Denied and Referred to Insurance Carrier (C-090-020) William Poe, Attorney on Behalf of Brice Linday - Claim for Personal Injury filed 2/14/84 Denied and Referred to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) Connie Anderson - Claim for Personal Injury filed 2/8/84 Denied and Referred to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) Patrick Beasley, Attorney on Behalf of Jean Bowers - Claim for Person- al Injury filed 2/2/84 Denied and Referred to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) 2/21/84 32 Claims for Damage and Personal Injury - 2nd Hearing Ronda Atwell - Claim for Damages filed 1/5/84 Denied (C-090-020) Award of Bid - Reconditioning One (1 ) Aerial Lift and Body (B-050-100) City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1504, reconditioning one (1 ) aerial lift and body, be awarded to Utility Body Company, on its low bid in the amount of $16,175.72, sales tax included. Award of Bid - Two (2) 115KV SF6 Power Circuit Breakers (B-050-100) City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1505, two (2) 115 KV SF6 power circuit breakers, be awarded to BBC Brown Boveri , Inc. , on its low bid in the amount of $129,221 .42, sales tax included. Award of Bid - Five (5) 115 KV Capacitor Voltage Transformers (B-050-100) City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1506, five (5) 115KV capacitor voltage transformers, be awarded to Trench Electric, on its low bid in the amount of $16,642.00, sales tax included. Award of Bid - Relay and Control Panels (B-050-100) City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1507, relay and control panels, be awarded to Pederson Power Products, the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of $46,084.00, sales tax included. Award of Bid - Traffic Signal Controllers (B-050-100) City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1515, traffic signal controllers, be awarded to Traconex Inc. , on its low bid in the amount of $18,569.08, sales tax included. Resolution - re Annexation Request No. 83-6, Highway 44 (A-150-164) Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 84-35 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Resolu- tion No. 83-240 pertaining to Annexation No. 83-6 (Highway 44 and Old Oregon Trail Area) , to include additional area. Set Public Hearing - Amendment to Minimun Lot Size in the "B" District (L-010-500 and C-110-100) Planning Director recommends that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , March 5, 1984, to consider amendment of Chapter 18.38.010 of the City Code pertaining to minimum lot size in the "B" District. Set Public Hearing - Amendment to Recreational-Vehicle Parking Re- quirements for Apartment Projects (P-030-230 and C-110-100) Planning Director recommends that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , March 5, 1984, to consider amendment of Chapter 18.62.130 of the City Code pertaining to recreational-vehicle parking for apartment projects. Annexation Request No. 80-19 - Old Alturas Road (A-150-128) Planning Director recommends that Council discontinue further proceed- ings due to insufficient interest, and that the possibility of a small annexation on the south side of Old Alturas Road be referred to the Electric Department for consideration. 2/21/84 33 Resolution - Lot Line Adjustment LS-5-84, by James Carter (L-010-150) Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 84-36 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding waiving the requirement of a parcel map for Lot Split Application No. LS-5-84, by James Carter. Acceptance of Final Map - Sunshine Homes Subdivision, Phase III (S-100-725) Public Works Director recommends that the final map for Sunshine Homes Subdivision, Phase III , be approved, that the Mayor to authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. Award of Bid - Installation of Traffic Signals on Hilltop Drive at Mervyn' s (B-050-020 and T-080-700) Public Works Director recommends that Council find that EIR-3-79 adequately addresses the impacts of the installation of traffic signals on Hilltop Drive at Mervyn's based on the following findings: 1 . The environmental effects of UP-200-82 and the development agreement are similar enough to UP-237-78 to warrant the same treatment in an EIR. 2. Provisions of the agreement are to implement mitigation measures identified in EIR-3-79. 3. EIR-3-79 adequately covers the impacts of UP-200-82 and the development agreement. 4. No new environmental impacts have been identified. 5. Substantial changes have not occurred with respect to the circum- stances for which EIR-3-79 was prepared. and, recertify EIR-3-79. It is further recommended that Bid Schedule No. 1509, installation of traffic signals on Hilltop Drive at Mervyn' s, be awarded to M & M Electric Co. , on its low bid in the amount of $45,739.50. Resolution - re Intention to Begin Abatement Proceedings on Lawler Property at 1039B Cypress Avenue (A-030-070) City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 84-37 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding (owned by Fred and Dorothy Lawler, and located at 1039B Cypress Avenue). Resolution - re California Highway Patrol Training Agreement (S-050-070 and P-150-150) City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 84-38 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving California Highway Patrol Training Agreement No. 42-83/84 with the Redding Police Department and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same. Lease Agreement - Alton Chatham for Pasture Land (C-070-100) City Attorney recommends approval of a one-year extension of an existing agreement in which Alton Chatham uses City-owned property 2/21/84 34 near the sewage treatment plant for grazing purposes. He noted that two additional acres were added to the pasture land, increasing the annual payment from $380 to $410. Lease Agreement - Buckeye Fire Protection District for Use of Brush Truck (P-150-070-700) City Attorney recommends approval of a lease agreement with the Buckeye Fire Protection District wherein the Redding Fire Department will lease a Van Pelt Brush Truck to enhance firefighting capabil- ities. He noted that the truck will be housed at Fire Station No. 6. Lease Agreement - Shasta County Chapter, American Red Cross (C-070-100 and C-050-100-200) City Attorney recommends approval of a one-year extension of an existing lease with the American Red Cross which has occupied the building at 844 Parkview Avenue for many years. Lease Agreement - KHSL for Real Property Located on Hill 900 (C-070-100) City Attorney recommends approval of a four-year extension of a lease between the City of Redding and Golden Empire Broadcasting for a portion of the real property known as Hill 900 where the City main- tains its water storage tanks. He noted that the rental fee has been increased to $70 per month. MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Pugh, 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 Numbers 84-35, 84-36, 84-37 , 84-38, are on file in the office of the City Clerk. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Request from Bill Bless to Speak to Council - re Traffic Signal at Churn Creek and Hartnell Avenue (T-080-700) A written request was received from Mr. Bill Bless to speak to Council concerning traffic lights at Churn Creek and Hartnell Avenue; however, he was not present. A response was written by Planning and Community Development Director Perry. He explained that a signal is proposed to be installed at this intersection as part of the redevelopment project and the timing of this installation is contingent upon tax increment flow. Mr. Perry explained that the design work for the second phase of the redevelop- ment project, which would include this traffic signal , is expected to begin in three years. PROCLAMATION - re Community Tree Planting Day Parks and Recreation Director Riley reviewed his memorandum to Council dated February 7, 1984. He stated that the National Arbor Day Foundation recently gave the City of Redding a Tree City USA award for the third consecutive year. Mr. Riley explained that the City was very fortunate to obtain 1 ,600 Ponderosa Pines from the U.S. Forest Service Nursery in Chico for the mere price of transporting them to Redding. He advised that the 2/21/84 35 Parks and Recreation Department will be offering to the citizens of Red- ding, a free Ponderosa Pine to plant in their lawn during the Arbor Week celebrations. Mr. Riley requested that the City Council officially proclaim March 7, 1984, as Tree Planting Day in recognition of the school districts ' and the City' s effort to beautify the community with this tree planting program. Councilman Kirkpatrick commended Mr. Riley for the tree planting programs and recommended approval of the proclamation. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving a Proclamation to officially set aside March 7 , 1984, as Com- munity Tree Planting Day. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPOINTMENTS - Old City Hall Committee (B-080-600-350) Mayor Gard recommended that Council approve the appointment of two addi- tional members to the Citizens Old City Hall Committee. She recommended the appointment of Kathy Roche and Barbara Asher. Councilman Demsher felt this action is appropriate since the makeup of the committee will change from time to time and new people will be expressing interest in participating. He said he is pleased with the work of the committee and noted that most of the committee members were present last Wednesday at a dedication held for the mini-park at the Old City Hall . Mr. Demsher also noted that the architect has received the preliminary plans for the restoration of Old City Hall as a performing arts center and he concurs that it is a good idea. Comments will be forwarded from the organizations involved to further determine if it is an appropriate use of the building. ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-26-83 , by Terrance Rust (L-010-230) MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1676 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Ordinance No. 1676 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-26-83) . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 1676 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Emergency Vehicle Parking (P-030-050) MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1677 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Ordinance No. 1677 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 11 .24 of the Redding Municipal Code by adding Section 11 .24.320, pertaining to parking for law enforcement and fire vehicles. 2/21/84 36 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 1677 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MAYOR GARD - Request to Serve on Local Government Advisory Committee to the Commission for Economic Development (A-050-060) Mayor Gard advised that she has been asked by Lieutenant Governor Leo McCarthy to serve on a Local Government Advisory Committee to the Commis- sion for Economic Development. She asked for Council 's permission to serve on this Committee. Mayor Gard also noted that she has spoken to Assembly- man Farr several times and he mentioned that the Redding Area Development Corporation had contacted them and made a very favorable impression. Councilman Kirkpatrick emphasized that any time the City can have another voice on issues, it is appropriate. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Pugh authorizing Mayor Gard to serve on the Local Government Advisory Committee to the Commission for Economic Development. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SET STUDY SESSION - 1984 City of Redding Electric Utility Resource Plan (E-120) Electric Director Lindley explained that copies of the 1984 Electric Utility Resource Plan for the City of Redding were transmitted to Council Members on January 20, 1984. He said because of the comprehensive nature of the plan, it would be appropriate to set a date for a Council study session during which staff will provide a review of the plan. Mr. Lindley suggested March 19, 1984, at 5:15 P.M. , prior to the City Council meeting. Councilman Demsher concurred with the recommendation and felt that it is important to set aside a period of time to discuss the plan and bring people up to date on the goals and provisions for electrical power for the City of Redding. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh, setting a study session for 5:15 P.M. , March 19, 1984, in the City Council Chambers, to consider the 1984 City of Redding Electric Utility Resource Plan. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT - California Power Pool Study (E-120) Electric Director Lindley advised that during the last three months, Vice Mayor Pugh and City staff members have been negotiating with representa- tives from other public utilities in Northern California regarding the possibility of forming a Northern California Power Pool . He said that during the course of the discussions , the following entities agreed to participate in an engineering study which would determine the feasibility and the appropriate form of such an arrangement: Northern California Power Agency Modesto Irrigation District Turlock Irrigation District Sacramento Municipal Utility District City of Santa Clara City of Redding Western Area Power Administration Mr. Lindley stated that the Sacramento Municipal Utility District has agreed to enter into a consulting agreement with the Southern Engineering 2/21/84 37 Company of Georgia to perform the necessary studies, and SMUD would act as the project coordinator and manager. He said the City' s share of the studies would be $34,286. He noted that power pooling gives the opportunity to sell or transfer power to other entities in exchange for a time when the City of Redding may need more power. He said the studies will determine the type of arrangement that would fit northern California utilities and determine whether these entities would benefit. It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Council approve the participation in the power pooling studies and authorize the City Manager to sign the partnership agreement. Funds are included in the current budget for the expenditure. Councilman Pugh stated that Redding is involved in this program separately, not as a member of N.C.P.A. He said this is because Redding needs to be independently available to deal with our own power resources and N.C.P.A. will represent its other members if they agree to participate. Mr. Pugh pointed out that the study is something that the City can use to determine what benefits can be achieved. Mayor Gard said that power pooling has always made good sense and is a far less expensive way to go if the details can be worked out. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick approving the City of Redding' s participation in a Partnership Agreement to contract with Southern Engineering Company for the California Power Pool Study, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CITY LANDFILL - City of Redding/People of Progress Demonstration Program (S-020-550) Public Works Director Arness reviewed his memorandum to Council dated February 16, 1984, which is hereby made a part of these minutes by refer- ence. He explained the demonstration program as approved by Council , and defined the formula for sharing gate receipts with the People of Progress. Mr. Arness stated that the People of Progress have requested that the sharing formula be held at the current ratio of 75% to the City and 25% to the People of Progress, and reviewed quarterly thereafter until such time as the salvage operation produces enough revenue for People of Progress to break even on the recycling program. Mr. Arness noted that it is staff's opinion that cardboard recycling could be developed at the landfill under a contractual repayment and profit sharing plan with the People of Progress. He explained that the net income for gate receipts has increased substantially since the demonstration program has been in existence. It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the gate re- ceipts be held at the current ratio of 75% to the City and 25% to the People of Progress; that the City review their profit and loss statement quarterly and continue this ratio, with Council approval , until the People of Progress no longer needs this income to break even; and, that the City design and build a cardboard recovery facility for operation by People of Progress. He noted that if Council approves of the cardboard recovery facility, a contract would be drafted for Council approval . 2/21/84 38 Councilman Kirkpatrick commented that when People of Progress first began their recycling program, and sharing gate receipts, he was skeptical . However, he now feels they have done a good job and kept their end of the bargain and that they will continue to do so. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the recommendation of the Public Works Director as hereinabove stated. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AGREEMENT - Redding Swim Club for Use of Redding Plunge (P-050-700-600) Councilman Pugh abstained from voting on this matter. City Attorney Hays submitted an extension of the agreement by and between the City of Redding and the Redding Swim Club for the use of the swimming pool facilities at the Redding Plunge in Lake Redding Park. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton, approving an Agreement with the Redding Swim Club for the use of the Redding Plunge for the period June 1 , 1984, through December 31 , 1984, and has provisions for the use of the swimming pool for special meets. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining LEASE AGREEMENT - Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association (C-070-100 and P-050-450) City Attorney Hays submitted an extension of a lease with the Shasta- Cascade Wonderland Association for the use of property located in South City Park for their removable public information and exhibit building. Mayor Gard suggested that since the City leases the land to Shasta-Cascade without charge, the City include the value of the premises in its support of this organization so that the community is aware of the total amount of the City' s support. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh , seconded by Councilman Demsher approving a one year extension to a lease agreement with Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association, for the use of the property located in South City Park for their removable building, for the period March 1 , 1984, through February 28, 1985. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LEASE AGREEMENT - North Valley Art League (C-070-100 and C-050-500) City Attorney Hays submitted a renewal of a lease between the City of Redding and the North Valley Art League for the Old City Hall building. Mayor Gard expressed concern about the Shasta Civic Arts Council that occupied the upper floor of the Old City Hall building. She noted that Council was concerned about the safety of the upper floor. Planning and Community Development Director Perry replied that it is his understanding that they have moved to another location. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick approving a one year extension to a lease agreement with the North Valley Art League for the use of the Old City Hall building, for the period April 1 , 1984, through March 31 , 1985. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re Housing Authority Designation (B-080-650-275) City Attorney Hays submitted a proposed ordinance to amend the Municipal Code to allow the Mayor or any other member of the City Council to act upon appointment by the Council as Chairman of the Housing Authority. 2/21/84 39 Councilman Kirkpatrick offered Ordinance No. 1678 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 2.68 of the Redding Municipal Code by repealing Section 2.68.020 in its entirety and substituting therefor new Section 2.68.020, pertaining to Housing Authority Commission designation. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY - 1st Hearing Councilman Pugh abstained from voting on these matters. Holly Stevenson Scrivner - Claim for Damages filed 2/14/84 (C-090-020) MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick, that Claim for Damages filed by Holly Stevenson Scrivner be paid in the amount of $530. 15. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining Christine Somers, Attorney for William Farrell , D.D.S. , and Andrew Norman, D.D.S. - Claim for Damages filed 2/8/84 (C-090-020) MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick, that Claim for Damages filed by Christine Somers, Attor- ney for William Farrell , D.D.S. and Andrew Norman, D.D.S. , be denied and referred to the Insurance Carrier. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining PUBLIC HEARING - re Cedars Road Sewer Assessment District 1983-6 (A-170-100-078) The hour of 7:30 P.M. , having arrived, Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re Cedars Road Sewer Assessment District No. 1983-6. . The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Certificate of Filing - Boundary Map with County Recorder Certificate of Mailing - Notice of Improvement Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Improvement Affidavit of Publication - Notice Inviting Sealed Bids The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Special Council Sperry advised that the reason for the Amended Engi- neer's Report is based on the low bid received which reduced assess- ments by about 20%. He also noted that the Resolution Overruling Protests will not be necessary since there have been no protests. The following documents were submitted for filing and adoption: Amended Engineer' s Report Resolution - Approving Report and Assessment MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 84-39 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving report and assessment for Cedars Road Sewer No. 1983-6. 2/2.1/84 40 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 84-39 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. III Resolution - Authorizing Change Orders MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 84-40 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing change orders in Cedars Road Sewer Assessment District No. 1983-6. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 84-40 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment GPA-3-83, by William Vargas and the City of Redding (G-030-010) The hour of 7:30 P.M. , having arrived, Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re General Plan Amendment GPA-3-83, by William Vargas and the 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 III Planning Commission recommendation dated February 16, 1984 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 February 16, 1984, which is incorporated herein by reference. He stated that the Planning Commission has unanimously recommended reclassification of property located on both sides of Parkview Avenue between the ACID Canal and the Sacramento River from "Low-Density Residential , 3.5 units per acre" , "Service Commercial" , "Park" , and "Greenway" , to "Office" , "Residential , 6.0 units per acre" , and "Greenway" . A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph and a copy of the draft negative declaration was submitted to Council . It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that Council approve General Plan Amendment GPA-3-83 as depicted on Exhibit A and in accordance with the three conditions as listed in the staff report. It is further recommended that the negative declaration be ratified and a resolution be adopted. Mayor Gard asked about site-plan-review and expressed concern about height limitations where commercial development backs up againstIII residential . Mr. Perry explained that there would be a limit of two stories with no windows facing the residential district and follow-up zoning would have to occur which would include site-plan-review criteria. 2/21/84 41 MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Council make the following findings relative to General Plan Amendment GPA-3-83, by William Vargas and the 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 Redding Plan- ning Commission on December 13, 1984. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving General Plan Amendment GPA-3-83 as depicted on Exhibit A of the staff report, with the following policies: 1 . That the minimum parcel size be 15,000 square feet for office development unless two adjoining parcels utilize a single common driveway for access to Parkview Avenue. 2. That the minimum frontage for office development be 90 feet excluding flag lots. 3. Areas shown as "Greenway" (100-year flood plain) are to be dedicated to, or placed in, an open-space easement to the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 84-41 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the General Plan of the City of Redding by adopting General Plan Amendment GPA-3-83. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 84-41 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Councilman Pugh left the meeting at this time since it was necessary for him to abstain from voting on the following rezoning application. PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-1-84, by George Zwaga (L-010-230) The hour of 7:30 P.M. , having arrived, Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-1-84, by George Zwaga. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated February 16, 1984 The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received. 2/21/84 42 Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council dated February 16, 1984, which is incorporated herein be reference. He stated that the Planning Commission has unanimously recommended denial of rezoning of property located at 1930 Butte Street from "RM-6" Multiple-Family Residential District to "R4-25-F" Multiple-Family Residential District. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the rezoning be denied because the requested zoning is inconsistent with the Magnolia Area Plan; because it would further aggravate an already poor parking situation; and, a variance was not justified to convert the house to an office. Linda Barker, 1375 Chestnut, stated they object to the conversion of the house to an office because it would further aggravate the parking problems on Chestnut and the traffic problems on Butte Street. She also noted that it would be inconsistent with the Magnolia Plan which was adopted only six or seven years ago. Ms. Barker felt the residen- tial neighborhoods in the downtown area should be preserved. She pointed out that six of the ten residents on Chestnut Street are present tonight and are opposed to the rezoning. David Marr, 1365 Chestnut, emphasized that on-street parking on Chestnut Street is taken up by employees of the downtown area and this rezoning would further impact the parking problem. He said it is a pleasant place to live and should remain a family street. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Councilman Demsher said he is familiar with that neighborhood and agrees with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. He favored protecting the residential homes in and around the Courthouse. Mayor Gard stressed that when the Magnolia Plan was adopted, it included the preservation of the single family neighborhood. She again emphasized that she is concerned about height requirements for commercial developments which abut residential districts and strongly suggested that Council review these requirements. Councilman Demsher also suggested that staff review the permits for the parking lots on Chestnut Street to see if any provisions were made for landscaping since some of them are very unattractive. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld and that Rezoning Application RZ-1-84, by George Zwaga, be denied. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Alcoholic Beverage License Applications: (A-110-140) 7-Eleven Store (The Southland Corporation) 317 Lake Blvd. Earlene & Walter Hurlburt 1099 Hilltop Drive Skippers Seafood and Chowder House (M. & W. Bunting) 121 Hartnell Avenue Rustlers Steakhouse (R.S.H. Investors , Inc. ) 2151 Market Street 2/21/84 43 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business , at the hour of 8:07 P.M. , Mayor Gard declared the meeting adjourned to 12 Noon , February 29, 1984. APPROVED: ". • `` ,, •° ayor ATTEST: City Clerk 2/21/84