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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1984-09-04 242 City Council , Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California September 4, 1984 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays. The invocation was offered by Pastor Samuel Post, Rtd. , from the North Valley Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirkpatrick with the following Council Members present: Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Pugh , and Kirkpatrick Also present were City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works Arness, Planning and Community Development Director Perry, Director of Electric Lindley, Electrical Engineers Coleman and Hurley, Associate Electrical Engineer Nichols, Director of Parks & Recreation Riley, Housing and Redevelopment Administrator Henson, Director of General Services Masingale, Associate Civil Engineers Mathis and Aasen, Director of Finance Downing, Director of Data Processing Kelley, Senior Associate Planner Keaney, Traffic Engineer/Planner Will , Transportation Coordinator Duryee, City Clerk Nichols, Deputy City Clerk Strohmayer, and Minute Clerk Rupp. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of August 20, 1984 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (B-130-110) Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 4, check nos. 99918 through 100101 inclusive, in the amount of $1,242,185.90, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 4, check nos. 195723 through 196392 inclusive, in the amount of $492,852.24, for the period August 12, 1984, through August 25, 1984, be approved. Total : $1 ,735,038.14 Treasurer' s Report - July 31 , 1984 (B-130-150) Total Treasurer' s Accountability - $20,675,740.85 Claims for Damage and Personal Injury - 1st Hearing Stephanie Kay Osborne - Claim for Damages filed 8/16/84 Recommend denial (C-090-020) Shasta County Cloggers and Patricia Bay - Claim for Personal Injury filed 8/17/84 Recommend denial and refer to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) California State Automobile Association re Marilyn Fox - Claim for Damages filed 8/22/84 Recommend referral to Insurance Carrier and set for second hearing October 1 , 1984 (C-090-020) Mona Peak - Claim for Personal Injury filed ;8/23/84 Recommend denial and refer to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) 9/4/84 243 Charles Parker - Claim for Personal Injury filed 8/27/84 Recommend denial and refer to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) Award of Bid - Single Phase, Pad Type Distribution Transformers (B-050-100) City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1551 , single phase pad type distribution transformers, be awarded to Westinghouse Electric Supply Company, the evaluated low bidder, in the amount of $221 ,926.90, sales tax included. Award of Bid - Overhead Bare Stranded Aluminum Conductor (B-050-100) City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1552, overhead bare stranded aluminum conductor, be awarded to Reynolds Metal Company, on their low bid in the amount of $33,025.57, sales tax included. Set Public Hearing - 1984-85 Budget and Proposed Uses of Revenue Sharing Funds *(B-130-070 and B-130-120) Finance Director recommends that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , September 17, 1984, to consider the 1984-85 Budget and proposed uses of General Revenue Sharing funds. Joint Trench Agreement - Placer Road Underground Extension (E-090-200) Electric Director recommends that Council approve the expenditure of $6,396, and authorize the City Manager to sign a Joint Trench Con- struction Agreement with Pacific Bell and Pacific Gas & Electric for the construction of the electric portion of the Placer Street under- "' ground extension. Municipal Airport Area Plan - Airport Land Use Commission Finding (G-030 and A-090-100) Planning Director recommends that the ALUC finding of inconsistency between the Municipal Airport Area Plan and the plan adopted by the Airport Land Use Commission, be referred to the Planning Commission for report and recommendation. Resolutions - Commencing Proceedings, and Exchanging Property Taxes re Annexation Request No. 84-3, Twin View Boulevard (A-150-168) Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 84-189 be adopted, 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. 84-3 (Twin View Boulevard Area) . It is further recommended that Resolution No. 84-190 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding agreeing to exchange of property tax revenues for uninhabited Annexation No. 84-3 to the City of Redding (Twin View Boulevard Area) . Set Public Hearings - Rezoning Applications RZ-16-84, RZ-17-84, RZ-18-84, and General Plan Amendment Application GPA-7-84 *(L-010-230 and G-030-010) Planning Director recommends that the following applications be set for public hearing as indicated: 9/4/84 244 Application Applicant Time Date RZ-16-84 Kurt Reichel 7:30 P.M. September 17, 1984 RZ-17-84 James Ramsey 7:30 P.M. September 17, 1984 RZ-18-84 John Drake 7:30 P.M. September 17, 1984 GPA-7-84 Jaxon Baker and 7:30 P.M. September 17, 1984 City of Redding Set Public Hearing - Revised Safety Element (G-030-070) Planning Director recommends that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , October 1 , 1984, to consider the Planning Commission's recommen- dation regarding the revised Safety Element. Disposal of Surplus Property - Structure at 7535 Eastside Road (C-050-120) Planning Director recommends that the structure at 7535 Eastside Road be declared as surplus property and authorize disposition of the property to be sold and relocated to a suitable replacement site and rented to a low- and moderate-income family under the Section 8 Moderate Rehab Program. Notice of Completion - Restoration of Flood Damaged City Facilities at the Clear Creek Sewage Treatment Plant and Caldwell Park (B-050-020, W-010-550, and P-050-100) Public Works Director recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1520 (Job Nos. 9352 and 9360) , restoration of flood damaged facilities at Clear Creek Sewage Treatment Plant and Caldwell Park, be accepted as satisfac- torily completed for a final contract price of $112 ,299, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. Resolution - re Freeway Maintenance Agreement with CalTrans (S-070-200 and S-050-100) Public Works Director Arness recommends that Resolution No. 84-191 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the addition of the Victor Avenue Overcrossing to the Freeway Maintenance Agreement between the City of Redding and Cal- Trans. Resolution Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Improvements - Quail Ridge Subdivision, Unit No. 1 *(S-070-230 and S-100-607) Public Works Director recommends that Resolution No. 84-192 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Whistling Drive, Springer Drive, Grouse Drive, Partridge Drive, Covey Drive, Bobwhite Way, Grouse Court, Gabriel Street and a portion of Canby Road in Quail Ridge Subdivision, Unit No. 1 . It is further recommended that Council accept the improvements in Quail Ridge Subdivision, Unit No. 1 as satisfactorily completed, and that the City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. Acceptance of Final Map - Lake Forest Estates Subdivision (S-100-415) Public Works Director recommends that Council approve the final map for Lake Forest Estates Subdivision, authorize the Mayor to sign the Subdivision Agreement, and instruct the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. A reement - Shasta Aquatic Swim Club P-050-700-600) City Attorney recommends approval of an agreement between the City of Redding and the Shasta Aquatic Swim Club for the use of the swimming 9/4/84 245 pool facilities at the Lake Redding Plunge, for the period commencing June 18, 1984, and terminating September 1 , 1984. Ground Lease Agreement - Tele-Vue Systems, Inc. for Hill 900 (C-070-100) City Attorney recommends approval of a one-year extension of the Ground Lease Agreement with Tele-Vue Systems, Inc. , commonly known as Viacom Cablevision, for the use of a small ground area on Hill 900 for receiving and transmission of television and/or microwave signals, for a fee of $40 per month. Request for Purchase - Microfilming Equipment (A-050-055-750) The Micrographic Committee recommends that Council approve the pur- chase of an imprinter attachment to the microfilm camera which pro- vides sequential numbering on the document and film, at a cost of $7,479. It was noted that a supplemental appropriation will be required for this purchase. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Demsher, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution Numbers 84-189, 84-190, 84-191 , and 84-192, are on file in the office of the City Clerk. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Louis Odden - re Deterioration of West Street and Other Streets Near Martin Luther King Center (L-010 and S-070-100) A letter was received from Louis Odden, owner of a fourplex on Roanoke Avenue, concerning the deterioration of West Street and its adjacent streets south of Martin Luther King Center. He felt that poor plan- ning has caused a large group of poor people and bad elements have been brought together in a concentrated area. Mr. Odden asked for a change in zoning north of Roanoke. Planning and Community Development Director Perry recommended that the letter be referred to the Planning Department regarding the zoning question. Public Works Director Arness advised that he has spoken with Mr. Odden but his questions dealt mainly with litter and junk on private pro- perty. With the concurrence of Council , Mayor Kirkpatrick referred the request to the Planning Department for response. Letter of Appreciation - from Robin Rockwell , KQMS Radio (A-050-060) A letter was received from Robin Rockwell from KQMS Radio advising that she will be leaving Redding and returning to the San Francisco Bay area. She expressed her appreciation to staff members for their help and cooperation. Ms. Rockwell also thanked the Council for the organized manner in which Council meetings are run. Mayor Kirkpatrick noted that the Council has enjoyed working with Robin and wished her well in her new endeavors. 9/4/84 246 ORDINANCE - re Rezoning Application RZ-8-84, by Quartz Hill Land and Development Company (L-010-230) MOTION: Made by Council Member Demsher, seconded by Council Member Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1696 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Demsher that Ordinance No. 1696 be adopted, 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-8-84) . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Pugh Ordinance No. 1696 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Request to Exchange Property - Girvan Road *(C-070-010 and C-070-200) Council Member Pugh abstained from voting and discussion on this matter. Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memorandum to Council dated August 31 , 1984. He advised that a letter was received from an attorney representing property owners on Girvan Road proposing that certain lands be exchanged in order to resolve property-line and access disputes in the area. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph. Mr. Perry advised that, in actuality, the City will be dealing with Lloyd Osgood on this matter. He indicated that the proposal is to exchange 15,000 square feet of property north of Girvan Road owned by Mr. Osgood, for 2,687.5 square feet of City property south of Girvan Road. Mr. Perry stated that the Planning Commission has found that the property exchange is consistent with the General Plan and recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1 . The rear property line on the property going to Mr. Osgood to be the top of bank or 215 feet, whichever is more restrictive. 2. The City retains an anchor-wire easement. 3. The private parties involved pay for all surveys, legal descriptions, and escrow costs. He further explained that in addition to these conditions , it is also necessary to assure that the property is free and clear of all liens. It is the recommendation of staff that the Council approve the property exchange subject to the listed conditions and the additional condition that no transfer shall occur until the City Attorney has reviewed current title reports and verified that there are no liens on the subject property. Vi Klaseen, member of the Recreation and Parks Commission, asked if the north side of Girvan Road is still considered for park land. Mr. Perry advised that the park is now planned for the south side of Girvan Road and further west than the property proposed for exchange. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Demsher approving the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the 9/4/84 247 property exchange on Girvan Road, subject to the listed conditions and with the added condition that no transfer shall occur until the City Attorney has reviewed current title reports and verified that there are no liens on the subject property. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORTS - September 1984 (A-050-300) Public Works Director Arness presented the Public Works Planning Reports for September 1984. No action was required on this matter. AWARD OF BID - Construction of Airport/Rancho Road Water Transmission Line (B-050-020 and W-030-725) MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Fulton that Bid Schedule No. 1547 (Job No. 9349) , construction of Airport/Rancho Road Water Transmission Line, be awarded to West Valley Construction Company, Inc. , in the amount of $849,770.35, subject to the written appro- val of the Economic Development Agency. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None RESOLUTION - re Extension of Parking Limits in California Street Parking Structure (P-030-230) Public Works Director Arness reviewed his memorandum to Council dated August 28, 1984. He explained that this recommendation covers the exten- sion of parking time limits from 10 P.M. to 2 P.M. for the two lower level parking rows adjacent to the alley and north of Placer Street. Mr. Arness indicated that the Downtown Mall Merchants Association has requested that three rows of parking be considered; however, staff is recommending only two rows at this time. He said staff is concerned about confusion by the public where two different parking limits are illustrated on the same aisle, and the lack of justification for three rows. Mr. Arness advised that staff has been and will continue to meet with merchants of the Mall Association regarding the ongoing parking problems in the downtown area. He noted that other changes may be recommended in the future. It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that a resolution be adopted extending the parking limits in the Downtown Redding Mall parking lot as indicated above. Randy Reid, P. 0. Box 007, owner of Leatherby' s, advised that as a new merchant in the Downtown Mall , one of the primary concerns they had about locating in the Mall was parking. He said they would like to resolve this parking problem so that their patrons know what the restrictions are. Mr. Reid emphasized that the more people you have patronizing the parking lots, the less loitering you will have. He said he would like to see the three rows opened up to the parking extension. Mr. Arness emphasized that staff has explained to the merchants that they will follow up on the situation and if the need is seen, an additional row of parking can be opened up within a very short time. He advised that the two rows recommended will open up 59 spaces for late evening parking. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Gard that Resolution No. 84-193 b adopted, a resolution of the City Council of 9/4/84 248 the City of Redding amending the Traffic Control map by modifying the lower level of parking lot No. 9 with an extension of parking time limits from 10:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. for the easterly two rows of the lot. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 84-193 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Valentine Lane Barricade (S-070) The hour of 7:30 P.M. , having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened the public hearing re Valentine Lane Barricade. 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 The City Clerk advised that numerous protest letters have been re- ceived and copies of each have been distributed to Council . Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memo- randum to Council dated August 30, 1984, which is incorporated herein by reference. He explained that the hearing this evening concerns the removal of a barricade at the south end of Valentine Lane. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph. Mr. Perry reviewed the reasons for the initial requirement of the barricade in 1977 and the changes that have occurred since that time. He indicated that in addition to the choices of removing or retaining the barrier, the City could construct the remaining segment of Dove Street. However, he stated that staff does not feel the traffic counts warrant the cost. Mr. Perry suggested the possibility of an assessment district to complete Dove Street with the standard City participation. Mr. Perry explained that the basic issue involved is who is more inconvenienced, the residents south of the barrier or residents north of the barrier. The Commission's requirement for the barricade was to balance a staff recommendation dealing with secondary access to both neighborhoods and the long-time enjoyment to Valentine Lane residents of being on a dead-end street. Mr. Perry said, philosophically, the planning staff, both then and now, is opposed to neighborhoods with only one point of access; therefore, it is recommended that the barrier be removed. In response to a question from Council Member Fulton, Mr. Perry stated that the completion of Dove Street would eliminate some of the traffic on Valentine Lane. Public Works Director Arness reviewed his memorandum to Council dated August 30, 1984, which is incorporated herein by reference. He explained that when the Rivella Vista Subdivision was developed, it was recommended that a connection be made through Valentine Lane to improve circulation. He said the residents along Valentine Lane opposed this connection and, as a compromise, the Planning Commission placed the barrier to permit the future circulation pattern when Dove Street was completed. 9/4/84