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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1984-04-16 88 City Council , Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California April 16, 1984 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Finance Director Downing. The invocation was offered by Pastor Bill Edwards of the Community Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gard with the following Council Members present: Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard. Council Members absent: Demsher 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 Data Processing Kelley, Senior Associate Planner Keaney, Airports Director Homan, 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 April 2, 1984 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (B-130-110) Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 2.0, check nos. 97223 through 97453 inclusive, in the amount of $1 ,246,606.06, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 21 , check nos. 189367 through 189959 inclusive, in the amount of $444,430.72, for the period March 25, 1984 through April 7 , 1984, be approved. Total : $1 ,691 ,036.78 Treasurer's Report - March 31 , 1984 (B-130-150) Total Treasurer' s Accountability - $18,072,361 .30 Claims for Damage and Personal Injury - 1st Hearing Lorraine C. Boes - Claim for Damages filed 4/10/84 Recommend payment in the amount of $29.50 (C-090-020) Randel K. Byers - Claim for Personal Injury filed 4/9/84 Recommend denial and referral to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) Medley Realty - Claim for Damages filed 3/29/84 Recommend denial (C-090-020) Ben L. Taylor - Claim for Damages filed 3/27/84 Recommend denial (C-090-020) Russell Grelling, by Attorney Jerrald Pickering - Application to File Late Claim for Personal Injury filed 4/3/84 Recommend denial and referral to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) 4/16/84 89 Russell Grelling, on behalf of his wife Lynda Grelling, by Attorney Gerald Pickering - Application to File Late Claim for Personal Injury filed 4/3/84 Recommend denial and referral to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) Russell Grelling on behalf of his minor son Nicholas Grelling, by Attorney Jerrald Pickering - Application to File Late Claim for Per- sonal Injury filed 4/3/84 Recommend denial and referral to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) Russell Grelling on behalf of his minor son Zachary Grelling, by Attorney Jerrald Pickering - Application to File Late Claim for Personal Injury filed 4/3/84 Recommend denial and referral to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) Pacific Telephone - Claim for Damages filed 3/19/84 Recommend payment in the amount of $320.80 (C-090-020) Award of Bid - Aluminum Light Standards (B-050-100) City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1525, aluminum light standards , he awarded to Shasta Wholesale Electric on its low bid in the amount of $12,934.65, sales tax included. Resolution - re Housing Rehabilitation Program Amendment (G-100-030-220) The Planning Director recommends that the rehab loan policy be amended to include a provision which would increase the maximum loan to $20,000 in those cases where building and housing code violations could not be corrected within the $15,000 limitation. He explained that these special loans would not include any provisions for general property improvements. It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 84-79 be adopted, a resolutionof the City Council of the City of Redding approving amendment to the Rehabilitation Loan Policy adopted by City Council Resolution No. 75-86. Termination of Proceedings - Annexation Request No. 83-5, Rancheria Road (A-150-163) The Planning Director recommends that further proceedings be termi- nated for Annexation Request No. 83-5, Rancheria Road, due to an insufficient number of property owners who are willing to form an assessment district for the purchase of electric facilities and to install water-system improvements. Resolution Amending Boundary Map - re Annexation Request No. 83-6, Highway 44 and Old Oregon Trail (A-150-164) The Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 84-80 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution No. 83-240 (approving the boundary map) pertaining to Annexation No. 83-6 (Highway 44 and Old Oregon Trail Area) , to include additional parcels. It is further recommended that Council make the following findings relative to Annexation Request No. 83-6, Highway 44 and Old Oregon Trail : 4/16/84 90 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 approved by the Board of Adminis- trative Review on March 7, 1984. Resolution - re Parcel Map on Lot Line Adjustment Application LS-13-84 (L-010-150) The Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 84-81 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-13-84, by Robert Kirch and Ellen Ulrich. Set Public Hearing - Appeal of Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-84, Ross Subdivision (S-100-675) The Planning Director recommends that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , May 7, 1984, to consider the appeal by the applicant, Robert Roesner, of Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-84, Ross Subdivision. It is also recommended that the appeal be referred to the Planning Commission for comment and for the applicant to have an opportunity to address the Commission at their meeting of April 24, 1984, prior to City Council consideration. Resolution - re Parcel Map on Lot Line Adjustment Application LS-20-84 (L-010-150) The Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 84-82 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-?D-84, by Glenn Zane. Charter Aviation Request - Peri Aviation (A-090-100-060) The Airports Director recommends approval of Peri Aviation's request to conduct charter operations from their hangar located at Redding Municipal Airport, and that the City Attorney be instructed to issue an appropriate Airports Operating Permit. Traffic Signal Request - Court and Butte Streets (T-080-700) The Public Works Director recommends that the City not signalize Butte and Court Streets for the following reasons: 1 . The intersection does not meet signal warrants under current conditions. 2. There are other areas more deserving of remedial action. 3. Future growth and operational/procedural changes in the Court- house area may someday necessitate traffic control facilities. Resolution - re Agreement for Construction of Airport/Rancho Road Water Line (W-030-725 and F-2.00-100) The Public Works Director recommends that Resolution No. 84-83 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the contract with the General Services Administration to provide water service requirements to the U.S. Forest Service' s Northern California service center and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 4/16/84 91 It is further recommended that the Public Works Department be author- ized to advertise for bids on the Airport/Rancho Road Water Line. Agreement - re City of Redding, RABA, and Caltrans for Installation of Bus Shelters (T-100-070-600 and S-050-100) The Public Works Director recommends approval of an agreement between the City of Redding, Redding Area Bus Authority, and Caltrans for the installation of Caltrans-furnished shelters on Hilltop Drive in front of Wendy's, Eureka Way in front of Nova High School , and the southeast corner of Placer Street at Market Street, and the Mayor be authorized to sign. Resolution - re Intention to Commence Abatement at 405 Grove Street (A-030-070) The City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 84-84 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 the Small Business Administration and located at 405 Grove Street). Resolution - re Intention to Commence Abatement at 1801 East Cypress (A-030-070) The City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 84-85 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 Carol J. Knighten and located at 1801 East Cypress Avenue) . Resolution - re Intention to Commence Abatement at 1517 Willis Street (A-030-070) The City Attorney recommends that Resolution No. 84-86 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 June D'Allain Allhands and located at 1517 Willis Street) . Lease Agreement - Motocross Track at Redding Municipal Airport (C-070-100 and A-090-100) The City Attorney recommends approval of a lease agreement with Moto 1 for 40 acres adjacent to the Redding Municipal Airport for one calen- dar year commencing April 1 , 1984 and terminating March 31 , 1985, for the operation of a motocross and BMX racing track. Agreement - with Downtown Redding Mall Merchants (M-010-200-050 and M-010-200-400) The City Attorney recommends approval of an agreement between the City and the Mall Merchants regarding Parking and Business Area Improve- ment, under which the City receives $29,500 each calendar year for the provision of free parking within the area. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, 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 - Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Demsher Resolution Numbers 84-79, 84-80, 84-81 , 84-82, 84-83, 84-84, 84-85, and 84-86, are on file in the office of the City Clerk. 4/16/84 92 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter of Resignation - Steve Regelin from Airports Commission (B-080-010) A letter of resignation was received from Steven J. Regelin, of the Airports Commission. He advised that due to expanded business respon- sibilities , he will no longer be able to serve on the Commission. Mayor Gard said she is sorry to hear about this resignation. She emphasized that Mr. Regelin has been a hard-working and valuable member of the Airports Commission and his resignation will be a serious loss. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Pugh accepting the resignation of Steven Regelin from the Airports Commis- sion, and that a letter be sent expressing the City' s appreciation for his two years of service. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Communication from Judith Treadwell - re North Valley Fitness Center Parking Problems (P-030-200 and T-080-300) A letter was received from Judith Treadwell , 3168 School Street, expressing her concern that patrons of the North Valley Fitness Center are parking on School Street in front of and across the street from her home and causing traffic and pedestrian hazards. She asked that the Center be required to close their back access and provide adequate parking for their patrons or limit their facilities to match their parking capabilities. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that the matter be referred to staff for report and recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes It was noted that a member of the audience wished to speak to this matter. Michael Goodyear, 3194 School Street, addressed Council and submitted a petition containing the signatures of 30 residents of the area, requesting a solution to the traffic and parking problems. Pictures of the area were also submitted to Council . Council Members explained that this will be reviewed by the staff for a report back to Council . Councilman Kirkpatrick suggested that Mr. Goodyear contact the Public Works Director and the Planning Director. Mr. Perry advised that staff is aware of the problem and the Traffic and Parking Commission has considered it. He advised that a report will be made back to Council on May 21 , 1984. Letter from Pace Engineering - re Reduction of Development Fees (L-010-100) Councilman Pugh abstained from voting on this matter. A letter was received from Pace Engineering expressing their client's concern about the total amount of all fees related to a senior citi- zens complex Hilltop Avenue (Use Permit 250-83, Variance 17-83) . They ask for an exclusion from the park fund fees, a reduction in the sewer connection fees, and a waiver of the "school overcrowding" fees. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that the request be referred to staff for report and recommendation on May 7. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining 4/16/84 93 Communication from William Baber, Attorney at Law - re Hydro-generation on the Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District Canal (E-120-070) A letter was received from William Baber of the Law Firm Minansian, Minasian, Minasian, Spruance, Baber, Meith & Soares, pertaining to hydro-generation on the Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District Canal . They advise that ACID officials and directors have informally asked the City to relinquish its rights under a site along the ACID Canal so that the District may, itself, develop a hydroelectric plant at this site while the City' s negotiations on the remaining sites are still pending. They ask that the City not withhold its consent to the District' s development of such a facility at this site. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the above request be referred to staff for report and recommenda- tion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Letter from State Senator Roberti - re Fireworks Legislation (L-040-300) A letter was received from Senator David Roberti advising that a San Jose ordinance banning the sale of fireworks was ruled to be in conflict with the State Fireworks Law and, therefore, invalid. He said, at the urging of homeowners groups in Southern California, he has agreed to author an urgency bill that permits cities and counties to prohibit or regulate the sale as well as the use of fireworks. Mr. Roberti asked for comments regarding this issue and a letter of support for this legislation. Mayor Gard concurred that local governments should have a voice in regulating fireworks and felt it would be difficult to prohibit the use of fireworks if the sale could not be prohibited. Councilman Kirkpatrick agreed with the City should respond to Senator Roberti ' s letter and give its support of the legislation. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that the City of Redding support Senate Bill 2333, by Senator Roberti , that permits cities and counties to prohibit or regulate the sale as well as the use of fireworks. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Mayor Gard suggested that the Fire Marshal write the letter and give examples of some of the dangers of fireworks and that copies of the letter be sent to local legislators. Communication from Shasta Union High School - re Overcrowding (L-010-170) A letter was received from the Shasta Union High School Board of Trustees presenting findings of overcrowding pursuant to Government Code Section 65970 et. seq. and Redding City Ordinance Chapter 16.44 Sections 16.44.010 to 16.44.080. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that the above request be referred to staff. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PRESENTATION OF ROBBIE DE MARS MEMORIAL FUND PLAQUE (A-050-060) Jeff Bridges, President of the Robbie De Mars Memorial Fund, stated that last year, Redding and surrounding community residents raised over $140 ,000 for a a heart transplant operation for Robbie De Mars. He said although Robbie lost his fight for life, his spirit lives on through the Memorial 4/16/84 94 Fund. This fund will provide funding for individuals up to the age of 18, who have no funds for such life-saving operations. Mr. Bridges also emphasized that one of the purposes of the fund is to educate the public about organ donations. Mr. Bridges and Mrs. De Mars presented a plaque to Redding, Shasta County, and the surrounding areas, to be placed in City Hall for all citizens to view. He noted that the plaque was purchased by the De Mars' and was not paid for from the memorial fund. Mayor Gard accepted the plaque on behalf of the citizens of the Redding area and thanked the De Mars for this very gracious gesture. She said the City is proud to accept the plaque and display it in City Hall as a show of love and support from the community. ORDINANCE - re Use of Wiring (C-110-250) MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1684 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. 1684 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 16.12 of the Redding Municipal Code by repeal- ing Section 16.12.240, pertaining to the use of wiring. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Demsher Ordinance No. 1684 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Non-Metallic Tubing and Conduit C-110-250) MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1685 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. 1685 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 16.12.235, pertaining to non-metallic tubing and conduit. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Demsher Ordinance No. 1685 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AWARD OF BID - Athletic Type Shirts and Baseball Type Hats (B-050-100) City Manager Courtney recommended that Bid Schedule No. 1526, athletic type shirts and baseball type hats, be awarded to Sportsarama, on its low bid in the amount of $6,777.76, sales tax included. He noted that the shirts and hats will be paid for on a fee system, by the participants in the activity. Councilman Fulton said he was concerned about who was going to pay for the equipment, who would be getting them and the total amount of the contract. Mr. Courtney responded that these would be for a series of baseball pro- grams and would be paid for by the participants by a fee. He added that the City is fully reimbursed for the shirts and hats. 4/16/84 95 MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Bid Schedule No. 1526, athletic type shirts and baseball type hats , be awarded to Sportsarama, on its low bid in the amount of $6,777.76, sales tax included. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Report on Testing Program for Controlling Residen- tial Air-Conditioning Equipment (E-120-030 and E-090-160) Electric Director Lindley reviewed his memorandum to Council dated April 11 , 1984. He stated that historically, the City has had a strong summer peaking electrical load, due largely to the use of air conditioners. He pointed out that in 1981 , a pilot program was implemented to study the potential for controlling residential air conditioners during peak load conditions and thus shave peak demand. Mr. Lindley submitted the report on the City' s pilot residential air conditioner cycling program, which is incorporated herein by reference. He explained that the report recommends that the program be expanded City- wide, which over the course of eight years, could reduce the City's peak demands by 6,000 kilowatts. Mr. Lindley stated that although the report is submitted to Council for information, he would like authorization to proceed with the program. Mayor Gard asked about Mr. Lindley' s plans for public relations and inform- ing the public about the importance of the load shift. Mr. Lindley advised that they are now preparing a public relations campaign which will also be supplemented by utility bill stuffers. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the Load Management Program as outlined and authorizing proceed- ing with the Phase I installation of the load management switches on the City-controlled equipment. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Mr. Lindley explained that he will bring back to Council a recommendation for a program to install load management switches for residential customers during the course of the next fiscal year. NORTHWEST TRANSMISSION JOINT VENTURE - 1984 Work Plan (E-120-550) Electric Director Lindley reviewed his memorandum to Council dated April 11 , 1984, which is incorporated herein by reference. He explained that on October 3, 1983, Council approved Redding' s participation in the Northwest Transmission Joint Venture (NTJV) initial phase studies to develop elec- trical transmission facilities between Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Lindley reviewed the results of the studies prepared by RMI and WAPA and explained the total estimated capital cost of the recommended project. Mr. Lindley stated that the next phase of the development plan, referred to as the 1984 Work Plan, provides for the completion of the remaining orga- nizational tasks and technical studies required prior to a final project commitment. He provided a breakdown of the proposed expenditures and noted that the proposed budget for the 1984 Work Plan through the end of the calendar year is $375,000. It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Council approve the 1984 calendar year work plan budget, authorize the expenditure of $12,000 as Redding' s 8% share of the budget requirement through June 30, 1984; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Consultation Agreement with Resource Management, Inc. 4/16/84 96 Mr. Lindley stated staff is confident that the 1984 Work Plan will produce a workable, viable project that will result in real transmission of power to the City of Redding. When asked about the time frame for completion of the project, Mr. Lindley advised Councilman Fulton that the Western staff is confident that the line can be in service by 1988 or 1989. In response to an inquiry about wheeling costs, Mr. Lindley advised that the City will not have to pay wheeling costs to anyone. He said the only cost outside of the capital expense would be for operation and maintenance. Mayor Gard noted that operation and maintenance will be much lower with no wheeling costs. Mr. Lindley further explained that there will be a second phase of the project from Tracy south to connect with utilities in Southern California. He said it is also proposed that a new 500 volt substation will possibly be built somewhere south of Redding. In response to an question from Dr. Fulton, Mr. Lindley advised that financing for the project will probably be through bonding which could happen as early as 1985 or 1986. He added that this will provide trans- mission for all types of power sources north of California. Councilman Pugh said the project will open the avenue to reach those markets which we presently cannot reach and gives us the opportunity to sell off excess power. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the 1984 Work Plan for the Northwest Transmission Joint Venture Northern California-Oregon Transmission Project as outlined above and the City Manager be authorized to execute the Consultation Agreement with R.M. I. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CONTRACT - Ernst & Whinney for Professional Services for Evaluation of Peaking Power Alternatives (E-120) Electric Director Lindley reviewed his memorandum to Council dated April 12, 1984, which is incorporated herein by reference. He stated that the City of Redding will soon have an electrical demand which exceeds its 116 MW allocation from Western. He said there are several types of peaking power resources available; and, the many variables associated with the determination of the economic feasibility of peaking power makes the economic feasibility extremely difficult to determine. Mr. Lindley submitted a contract for professional services from Ernst & Whinney to provide the Electric Department staff with the necessary tool to conduct feasibility analyses of peaking power projects. He explained that the end product of the contract will be a working computer model loaded on the City's computer. The model will generate hourly loads for the next 30 years and will be capable of computing the effects of the many variables associated with the economic analysis of each individual peaking power project to be considered. It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Council award the contract for professional services for evaluation of peaking alternatives to Ernst & Whinney, authorize the expenditure of $41 ,000, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract document. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick approving the recommendation of the Electric Director as stated above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 4/16/84 97 PUBLIC HEARING - re Proposed Goals and Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for the 1984 CDBG Entitlement Grant (G-100-030-075) The hour of 7:30 P.M. , having arrived, Mayor Gard opened the public hearing Proposed Goals and Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for the 1984 CDBG Entitlement Grant. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: 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 April 6, 1984. He stated that the Community Development Advisory Committee recommended approval of the Proposed Goals and Objectives and the Projected Use of Funds for the 1984 CDBG Entitlement Grant. He explained that the City is eligible to receive approximately $470,000 for the fiscal year 1984-85, for Community Development activities under the CDBG Entitlement Program. It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Council approve the Proposed Goals and Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for the 1984 CDBG Entitlement Grant as the Final Statement of Goals and Objectives and Projected Use of Funds; and, also adopt the Displace- ment Plan and Community Development Plan. It is further recommended that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file the 1984 CDBG Entitlement Final Statement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the Planning Director as stated above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Resolution MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 84-87 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager to file a final statement of Community Development objectives and projected use of funds for approximately $470,000 with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Demsher Resolution No. 84-87 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-1-84, by Sherman Cates (A-010-100) The hour of 7:30 P.M. , having arrived, Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re Abandonment Application A-1-84, by Sherman Cates. 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 Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated April 12, 1984 4/16/84 98 The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Senior Associate Planner Keaney reviewed the memorandum to Council dated April 12, 1984. He stated that the Planning Commission has unanimously recommended abandonment of 43 feet of street right of way on Twin View Boulevard adjacent to 1180 Twin View Boulevard. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph. Mr. Keaney advised that if abandoned, the right of way would revert entirely to the adjoining property owner. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission and staff that the 43± foot strip is not needed for public-street purposes; thus, it is recommended that it be abandoned, subject to the following conditions: 1 . The City shall retain easements on all sewer, water, and electric utilities. 2. The adjacent owner shall construct vertical curb, gutter, and sidewalk, and install the necessary aggregate base and asphalt concrete surfacing between the gutter and the traveled lane for the length of their street frontage along Twin View Boulevard. 3. The property will be restricted to one drive cut to Twin View Boulevard in a location approved by the City Traffic Engineer. It is further recommended that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution for abandonment. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick approving the staff recommendation and instructing the City Attorney to prepare a resolution for abandonment and ratification of the negative declaration, after receipt of a deferred improvement agree- ment for the construction of the street improvements. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Amendment of Section 18.32 of the City Code - "U" Unclassified District (L-010-500) The hour of 7:30 P.M. , having arrived, Mayor Gard opened the public hearing re amendment of Section 18.32 of the City Code - "U" Unclas- sified District. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated April 12, 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 April 12, 1984. He stated that the Planning Commission has unanimously recommended amendment of the "U" Unclas- sified District to incorporate density standards for residential construction. He explained the five-fold purpose of the amendment. Mr. Perry explained that the problem has arisen in the last year, with financing becoming available for apartment projects, that developers are seeking to maximize units by using the "RM" bonus standards. He 4/16/84 99 pointed out that several projects have been approved on the basis that they would qualify for "RM" zoning, and both the Commission and staff feel that when reviewed as to their cumulative impact, the effects are significant and inconsistent with the General Plan. Mr. Perry ex- plained that the net effect is a 25 to 100 percent increase in the number of units over what the General Plan would allow and the in- crease is further compounded when considering apartment projects in the three to four acre category in terms of traffic, utility capacity, building heights, and loss of privacy to adjoining property. To avoid these concerns , it is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that Council adopt an ordinance amending the existing "U" Unclassified District, and that the negative declaration be ratified. Mr. Perry noted that any use permit approved prior to the effective date of this unit is grandfathered during the effective life of the use permit. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Council make the following findings re amendment of the "U" Unclas- sified District: 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 approved by the Board of Adminis- trative Review on March 27, 1984. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Councilman Kirkpatrick offered Ordinance No. 1686 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 18.32 of the Redding Municipal Code by adding Section 18.32.040, pertaining to "U" Unclassified District density. PROPOSED LAND EXCHANGE BY KRCR (C-070-010 and C-070-200) Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memorandum to Council dated April 13, 1984, which is incorporated herein by reference. He explained that on April 2, 1984, the City Council referred a proposal by Sacramento Valley Television, Inc. , (KRCR) to exchange land owned by KRCR adjacent to the Sacramento River for land owned by the City adjacent to Highway 44. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph. Mr. Perry indicated that the Planning Commission found the proposed ex- change to be consistent with the General Plan by way of KRCR' s being a quasi-public use and the replacement of public land with other public land that would be used for park purposes, bridge construction, and public access to the Sacramento River. Mr. Perry summarized the advantages and disadvantages of the exchange and listed several suggested requirements of the exchange. It is the recommendation of staff that the exchange be approved in concept, that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary documents, and that the property be declared surplus. Mr. Perry noted that KRCR would be responsible for all survey work and legal descriptions. Mr. Dick Green, President of KRCR, was present to answer any questions. He stated he would like to see Condition No. 4 loosened up. He said he has 4/16/84 100 met with Mr. Montgomery of the Auditorium and shares his concerns about mounting the satellite dish on the Auditorium. Mr. Green said side- mounting is a possibility he would like to keep open. Mr. Green also asked that the satellite dish not be limited to exactly five meters in diameter since changes are always occurring in technology. He said it may be 52 meters. He also questioned the use of the words "public television station" in Condition No. 8. Councilman Kirkpatrick stated that he believes the recommendation of staff is to approve the exchange in concept and minor details can be worked out at a later date. In response to an inquiry from Councilman Fulton, Mr. Green advised that placement of the antenna on property west of Viking Skate Country would be too great a distance. He added that 200 feet is the furthest they could stretch a cable. Mayor Gard expressed concern about letting go of land near the Auditorium in case it is necessary to expand the facility someday. She also asked about the right of refusal noted in Condition No. 9, should KRCR determine to relocate or sell the property. City Attorney Hays indicated that the City can have an enforceable right of refusal on the property. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff in concept, authorizing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents and that the property be declared surplus. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - Gard Absent: Council Members - Demsher RESOLUTION RE EDA GRANT APPLICATION - Airport Area Water System (G-100-070, A-090-100, W-030-725) Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted for consid- eration a resolution to authorize application for grant funds under the Economic Development Act of 1965 for the construction of water improvements in the Municipal Airport area. Mr. Perry said the project consists of water mains from the existing water system on Goodwater Avenue to the United States Forest Service facility, the Municipal Airport, and down to Meadow View Drive. He said these projects are an important first step in allowing improvements to be made on both Airport property and surrounding industrial and commercial properties in the area. It is the recommendation of the staff that Council authorize the applica- tion for funds by adoption of a resolution. Mr. Perry concurred with Councilman Kirkpatrick that this would allow fire flow for the entire length of the Airport. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 84-88 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the filing of an application with the Economic Development Administration, United States Department of Commerce, United States of America, for a grant under the terms of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 for construction of a water system in the Redding Municipal Airport area. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Gard Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Demsher 4/16/84 101 Resolution No. 84-88 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. TOURIST BUREAU - Design Changes and Authorize Rebidding (B-050-020 and C-050-775) Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that following the rejection of bids on March 19, 1984, the architect has met with several of the contractors involved and has prepared an estimate to reduce the overall cost of the construction of the Tourist Bureau. He stated that the changes as suggested by the architect, could delete from 61 ,750 to 73,750 from the design previously bid through deductive alternatives. Mr. Perry explained that most of the savings would occur in changing the wall from concrete to a standard wood-frame construction with a brick or stucco exterior. While this could still be over the budget, Mr. Perry stated that staff feels it is desirable to maintain a high quality build- ing. He noted that staff preferences would be for brick or concrete exterior rather than stucco, although this would be over the budget and would require a supplemental appropriation. It is the recommendation of staff that the project be rebid as outlined. Mr. Perry added that the preference is to utilize the plans that have already been prepared with the suggested changes. Councilman Kirkpatrick noted the need to recognize the possibility of an additional appropriation in order to keep the desired quality of the building. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Pugh authorizing that the Tourist Bureau project be rebid as outlined. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LEGISLATION REGULATING UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (L-040-300 and S-050-420) Public Works Director Arness advised that on March 19, 1984, he was asked to comment on legislation regulating underground tanks storing hazardous substance, AB 1362. He explained that he feels the storage of gasoline is the singular most hazardous substance stored in the City of Redding. He concurs with the Fire Marshal that the County Health Department continue monitoring the program. This was an information item and no action was required. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT (C-090-100) City Attorney Hays advised that the following Summons and Complaint was received by the City: Luise Reed, by Attorney Mark Hurst vs. City of Redding et al No action was required on this matter. ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association: (B-130-030-700) Operating Statement and Publicity Letter from Pacific Express: (A-090-100-700) Agreement Between City of Redding & Pacific Express Alcoholic Beverage License Applications: (A-110-140) Shasta View Market (Shasta View, Inc. ) 2455 Hartnell Avenue 4/16/84 102 STUDY SESSION - Churn Creek Overcrossing Assessment District (A-170-020-100) Mayor Gard noted that the study session scheduled for 12 noon, April 25, regarding the Churn Creek Assessment District, needs to be rescheduled. With the concurrence of Council , the study session was scheduled for 4:00 P.M. , April 30, 1984, in the City Hall Conference Room. OTHER BUSINESS (B-080-650-100) Councilman Fulton asked if it would be possible to get an interim status report from the Cable T.V. Committee, regarding the direction of the Committee and how things are going. He suggested that possibly the chair- man of the Committee could present the report. Councilman Kirkpatrick felt it would be appropriate to have such a report but suggested that a written report would be more meaningful after Viacom has made its response. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business , at the hour of 8:10 P.M. , Mayor Gard adjourned the meeting to 12:15 P.M. , April 17, 1984, to certify the results of the election April 10, 1984. APPROVED: .2)2!),J111( r Mayor ATTEST: City 4/16/84