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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1984-10-01 279 City Council , Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California October 1 , 1984 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Public Works Director Arness. The invocation was offered by Pastor Bill Edwards of the Palo Cedro Commu- nity Church. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirkpatrick with the following Council Members present: Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick. Council Members absent: Demsher Also present were City Attorney Hays, Public Works Director Arness, Direc- tor of Planning and Community Development Perry, Engineering Manager Ryan, Electrical Engineer Hurley, Housing and Redevelopment Administrator Henson, Director of General Services Masingale, Associate Civil Engineer Hastings, Director of Finance Downing, Transportation Coordinator Duryee, City Clerk Nichols, and Minute Clerk Rupp. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Kirkpatrick noted that the matter concerning the Joint Powers Agree- ment for the Transmission Agency of Northern California is removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda. The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of September 17, 1984 Special Meeting of September 25, 1984 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable (B-130-110) Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 6, check nos. 100412 through 100646 inclusive, in the amount of $2,664,356.72, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 6, check nos. 197058 through 197690 inclusive, in the amount of $487,705.74, for the period September 9, 1984, through September 22, 1984, be approved. Total : $3,152,062.46 Claims for Damage and Personal Injury - 1st Hearing John B. Day - Claim for Damages filed 9/13/84 Recommend payment in the amount of $220.15 (C-090-020) Michael and Joanne Carpenter - Claim for Damages filed 9/14/84 Recommend denial (C-090-020) Julie A. Gladysz - Claim for Personal Injury filed 9/17/84 Recommend denial and refer to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) Kevin Duane Brouillard by Attorney Jere Hurley, Jr. - Claim for Personal Injury filed 9/19/84 Recommend denial and refer to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) Aimee Lou Brouillard by Attorney Jere Hurley, Jr. - Claim for Personal Injury filed 9/19/84 Recommend denial and refer to Insurance Carrier (C-090-050) 10/1/84 280 Howard Taylor - Claim for Damages filed 9/20/84 Recommend payment in the amount of $121 .80 (C-090-020) Award of Bid - Three Phase Pad Type Distribution Transformers (B-050-100) City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1558, three phase bad type distribution transformers , be awarded to the evaluated low bidder, Western States Electric Company, in the amount of $49,798.80, sales tax included. Award of Bid - Substation Steel Structures (B-050-100) City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1563, substation steel structures , be awarded to Gate City Steel , in the amount of $50,318.00, sales tax included. Award of Bid - Seven (7) 115 KV Center Break "V" Switches (B-050-100) City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1564, seven (7) 115 KV center break "V" switches, be awarded to Siemens-Allis, in the amount of $33,597.76, sales tax included. Award of Bid - One (1 ) 15 KV Center Break "V" Switch (B-050-100) City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1565, one (1 ) 15 KV Center Break "V" switch, be awarded to Morgan Industries, Incor- porated, in the amount of $8,219.24, sales tax included. Award of Bid - Aluminum Underground Cable (B-050-100) City Manager recommends that Bid Schedule No. 1566, aluminum under- ground cable, be awarded to White Plains Electrical Supply Company, in the amount of $78,963.22, sales tax included. Request for Purchase - One Police Protection Vehicle (B-050-100 and A-050-270) City Manager recommends approval to purchase one 1984 Dodge Diplomat equipped per CHP specifications from Swift Dodge. The total cost for this vehicle including sales tax will not exceed $10,500 and will be a replacement vehicle for the Police Department. Request for Purchase - One Recreation and Parks Vehicle (B-050-100 and A-050-220) City Manager recommends approval to purchase one sedan from The Hertz Corporation. The total cost for this vehicle including sales tax will not exceed $8,000 and will be used by the Recreation and Parks Depart- ment. Resolution - Setting Public Hearing for Abandonment Application A-9-84 (A-010-040) Planning Director recommends that Resolution No. 84-213 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and abandon an electrical easement located at 133 Lake Boulevard and 301 to 400 North Point Road (A-9-84) , and setting a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. , November 5, 1984. . Notice of Grant Award - Rental Rehabilitation Program (G-100-030-760) Planning Director advises that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has notified Redding that a grant has been awarded to the City under the new Rental Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $200,000. It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize the execution of the agreement by the Mayor. 10/1/84 281 Resolution - Lot Line Adjustment LS-47-84, by Ed Skrocki (L-010-150) Planning Director advises that Resolution No. 84-214 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-47-84. Resolution - Approving Cost Service Contract with State Personnel Board (P-100-200) Personnel Director recommends that Resolution No. 84-215 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving cost service contract agreement with the State Personnel Board and author- izing the Mayor to execute same. Acceptance of Final Map - Woodhaven Homes Subdivision, Unit No. 3 (S-100-808) Public Works Director recommended that Council approve the final map for Woodhaven Homes Subdivision, Unit No. 3, authorize the Mayor to sign the Subdivision Agreement, and instruct the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. Lease Agreement - Alton Chatham (C-070-100) City Attorney recommends approval of a lease agreement with Alton Chatham for pasture land at the old Enterprise sewage treatment plant, for the period commencing November 1 , 1984, and terminating October 31 , 1985. Revenue Sharing Agreement - Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Center (B-130-120) City Attorney recommends approval of a temporary funding agreement to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Center in the total sum of $6,000 for the period September 1 , 1984, to November 30, 1984, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreement. Revenue Sharing Agreement - The Center, Inc. (B-130-120) City Attorney recommends approval of a temporary funding agreement to The Center, Inc. in the total sum of $4,250, for the period September 1 , 1984, to November 30, 1984, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreement. Revenue Sharing Agreement - Consumers Aid of Shasta County (B-130-120) City Attorney recommends approval of a temporary funding agreement to Consumers Aid of Shasta County in the total sum of $2,625, for the period September 1 , 1984, to November 30, 1984, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreement. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Gard, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Demsher Resolution Numbers 84-213, 84-214, and 84-2.15, are on file in the office of the City Clerk. 10/1/84 282 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Informal Petitions - re Formation of the Churn Creek Road Extension Assessment District (A-170-120-100) Informal petitions were received wherein property owners Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Company, W. Jaxon Baker, and Alan Hill are infor- mally requesting the City of Redding to undertake studies for the possible later formal formation of an assessment district for the extension of Churn Creek Road. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Gard that the informal petitions for the formation of an assessment dis- trict as stated above, be referred to staff. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Letter from Peter Costello - re Parking Problems on Chestnut Street (P-030-240) A letter was received from Peter Costello outlining his objections to the recently enacted residential parking permit zone on Chestnut from Placer north to the dead end. Mr. Costello contended that there is no congestion problem on Chestnut Street, south of Butte. He also felt that due to the lack of street trees in this area, sign posts would be most unappealing. Mr. Costello objected to visitors being subject to a two hour maximum parking requirement and that additional Police personnel would be required to monitor the new zone for compliance. Public Works Director Arness pointed out that this is a demonstration program and recommended that it be tried for a three month period. He said staff does not feel it will be a hardship on any residents. Mr. Costello, 1538 Chestnut Street, addressed Council and advised that there really is no problem with parking on Chestnut Street, south of Butte. He said at least half of the parking spaces are available every day. Council Member Gard noted that the signing will prevent the parking traffic from moving to the south end. Mr. Arness said a change could be handled administratively on the parking permit zone and monitored to see if the problem moves to the south. He said it does take considerable staff time to establish street signs and to remove them. Council Member Pugh agreed that parking does not seem to be a problem on the south end of Chestnut and suggested implementing the parking permit zone only on the north end and seeing what happens. It was the consensus of Council that the parking permit zone be implemented only on the section of Chestnut Street, north of Butte Street to the dead end. It was requested that a report on this matter be submitted in January. City Attorney Hays advised that this change could be done administra- tively and that no action is necessary at this time. LAKE KESWICK SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1982-6 (A-170-100-330) Special Bond Counsel Sperry advised that an amended resolution of intention is being presented this evening. He said the Engineer' s Report submitted to Council has two aspects of concern. Mr. Sperry advised that the con- tractor has encountered a heavier existence of rock than was projected and is having difficulty completing the project during the time specified. Mr. Sperry pointed out that the sale of the bonds, scheduled for November 5, 1984, is contingent upon the completion of this project. 10/1/84 283 Mr. Sperry indicated that the second area of concern is that the appraisal obtained by the bond underwriter apparently does not support the full amount of the bonding. He said Series A bonds will be issued covering the sewer construction only and Series B bonds may, at some later date, be issued for the Buckeye Pressure Zone water fees. Mr. Sperry also pointed out that pending the outcome of Proposition 36, it may be necessary to validate the Series B bonds in the California Superior Court, if they are ever sold. The following documents were submitted by Special Bond Counsel Sperry for filing and adoption: Resolution - Amending Resolution of Intention MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Fulton that Resolution No. 84-216 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution of Intention No. 84-121 , for the Lake Keswick Sewer Assessment District No. 1982-6. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Demsher Resolution No. 84-216 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Engineer' s Report Resolution - Accepting Report and Setting Hearing MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Fulton accepting the Engineer's Report and setting the protest hearing for 7:30 P.M. , November 5, 1984, for Lake Keswick Sewer Assessment District No. 1982-6. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Demsher Resolution No. 84-217 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Rezoning Application RZ-17-84 (L-010-230) MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1699 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 Fulton that Ordinance No. 1699 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-17-84) Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Demsher Ordinance No. 1699 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Rezoning Application RZ-18-84 (L-010-230) MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1700 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 10/1/84 284 MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Pugh that Ordinance No. 1700 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-18-84) . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Demsher Ordinance No. 1700 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORAL REPORT FROM VICE MAYOR GARD - re Community and Economic Development (L-040-150-400) Vice Mayor Gard reported on her recent meeting of the National League of Cities Community and Economic Development Steering Committee. She said an area of concern for California, on the National level , is the proposed changes in the tax code and its effect on housing. Ms. Gard noted that the Community and Economic Development Committee has asked that s special task force be formed to study the whole issue of housing subsidies including tax subsidies. Vice Mayor Gard explained that California has only been receiving 2% of UDAG (Urban Development Action Grant) Funds, because of HUD's criteria for determining how the funds should be distributed. She said the League of California Cities will be seeking legislative changes to this criteria. Ms. Gard encouraged anyone who has contacts with State Legislators to urge their support for changes in the UDAG criteria. CABLE T.U. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (T-040-050) Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memorandum to Council dated September 21 , 1984, which is incorporated herein by reference. He explained that for any of the three basic options, the City will need to establish minimum system standards and develop a new cable ordinance. Mr. Perry stated that whether or not the City renegotiates with Viacom depends on the proposal Viacom could make. From the staff's per- spective, he said, the City should know what it wants prior to seeking proposals. Mr. Perry said it would be appropriate to set a time for Viacom to make a presentation to Council . He stated that Viacom has indicated that their presentation would take about 20 minutes and would be placed on the Plan- ning Director's portion of the agenda for November 5, 1984. It is the recommendation of staff the Council proceed with the development of a new franchise ordinance to serve as the foundation for either nego- tiations or development of requests for proposals. It is recommended that the Cable Committee be asked to participate in this process which would take about ten weeks. Mr. Perry recommended that an Agreement for Services be approved with Computran Systems Corporation, in the amount of $15,500, as per their scope of work. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Gard approving the recommendation of staff as stated above. The Vote: Unani- mous Ayes APPEAL OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - Tentative Subdivision Map S-3-84, by Lowell J. Simons (S-100-707) Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that a letter has been received on this date from Lowell Simons, withdrawing his appeal of 10/1/84 285 Tentative Subdivision Map S-3-84, Stonegate Subdivision. Mr. Perry advised that no further action is required. PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORTS - October 1984 (A-050-300) Public Works Director Arness presented the Public Works Planning Reports for October 1984. REDDING TRANSIT - Bus Service Permit (T-100-070) Public Works Director Arness advised that Mr. Hoeflich has paid his parking meter fees and an approved insurance certificate is on file in the office of the City Clerk. He advised that he has talked with the City Attorney regarding the revocation of Redding Transit's permit and the City Attorney has advised that a public hearing must be held to rescind the permit. Mr. Arness recommended that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , November 5, 1984, to consider the revocation of the permit for Redding Transit. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Fulton that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , November 5, 1984, to consider the revocation of the operating permit for Redding Transit. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL MAP - Woodhaven Homes Subdivision, Block I (S-100-808) Council Member Pugh abstained from voting on this matter. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Fulton approving the final map for Woodhaven Homes Subdivision, Block I , and instructing the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL MAP - Oak Creek Subdivision (S-100-530) Council Member Pugh abstained from voting on this matter. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Gard approving the final map for Oak Creek Subdivision, authorizing the Mayor to sign the Subdivision Agreement, and instructing the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Pugh abstaining RESOLUTION - re Transmission Agency of Northern California (E-120-250) City Attorney Hays reviewed the Electric Director' s memorandum to Council dated September 25, 1984. He explained that a resolution and agreement are being submitted concerning the City' s participation in the Transmission Agency of Northern California (TANC) . Mr. Hays explained that staff has been involved with Western and other Northwest Transmission Joint Venture members to study the development of a new, 500KV transmission line from Southeastern Oregon to Western's facil- ities at Tracy, California. The result of the studies performed by the NTJV has been the selection of probable routes, coordination of the inter- ested public power agencies , negotiation between the various public and investor-owned utility companies involved, and the commencement of the technical studies required for the 500KV transmission project. Mr. Hays stated that the next step toward final project development is the formation of a joint powers agency which will provide the vehicle for all future commitments by the various members with regard to project financing and construction. 10/1/84 286 It is the recommendation of the Electric Department that Council approve a resolution accepting the Transmission Agency of Northern California Joint Powers Agreement and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. Council Member Pugh emphasized that this is a very worthwhile project. He said negotiations are continuing and there is a good possibility that allocations can be worked out. Mr. Pugh stressed that this project has some real benefits to the City. Resolution MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Gard that Resolution No. 84-218 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding providing for the approval of the Joint Powers Agreement of the Transmission Agency of Northern California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Demsher Resolution No. 84-218 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS (C-090-020) City Attorney Hays advised that the following claim has been settled by the City Insurance Carrier: California State Automobile Association for Sandralee Henry - Claim for Damages filed 7/19/84 Settled in the amount of $1 ,094.04 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-13-84, by Gary Stokes (L-010-230) The hour of 7:30 P.M. , having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened the continued public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-13-84, by Gary Stokes. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Continued Public Hearing Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that the applicant for RZ-13-84, has requested by telephone that this rezoning request be postponed indefinitely. It is the recommendation of staff that Council close the public hearing and take no action on the rezoning. Mr. Perry indicated that the rezoning will be readvertised for a public hearing at a later date after prospective purchasers of the property have met with City staff. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Gard that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-20-84, by City of Redding (L-010-230) The hour of 7:30 P.M. , having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened the public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-20-84, by City of Redding. 10/1/84 287 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 September 26, 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 noted that there was a mapping error on this rezoning and advised that the maps will be revised and the hearing will be readvertised for a later date. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Pugh that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-7-84, by Boyce Muse (A-010-100) The hour of 7:30 P.M. , having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened the public hearing re Abandonment Application A-7-84, by Boyce Muse. 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 September 26, 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 September 26, 1984. He stated that the Planning Commission has recommended abandonment of street right of way adjacent to 1172 Twin View Boulevard. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph and Council was given a copy of the negative declaration. It is the recommendation of staff that the negative declaration be ratified and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution for abandonment after the completion of the required street improve- ment or after receipt of a deferred improvement agreement for those improvements. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Fulton that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Gard that the following findings be made relative to Abandonment Applica- tion A-7-84, by Boyce Muse: 1 . Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan. 2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form. 3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use. 4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California. and, ratifies the Negative Declaration approved by the Board of Administrative Review on July 3, 1984. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Gard that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution for 10/1/84 288 abandonment after completion of the required street improvements or after receipt of a deferred improvement agreement for those improve- ments. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Amendment to the Safety Element, GPA-11-84 (G-030-070) The hour of 7:30 P.M. , having arrived, Mayor Kirkpatrick opened the public hearing re amendment to the Safety Element of the General Plan, GPA-11-84. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission recommendation dated September 28, 1984 The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Council Member Gard commented that she felt the minimum five foot sideyard setback increases the potential fire hazard and she cited the homes in the Sunset Terrace Subdivision that were recently burned. Ms. Gard also pointed out that it has come to her attention that Council Members have no means of official identification in an emer- gency. Mr. Perry replied that identification cards could be handled administratively. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Gard that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Resolution MOTION: Made by Council Member Pugh, seconded by Council Member Fulton that Resolution No. 84-219 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the General Plan of the City of Redding by adopting a new Safety Element, and ratifying the nega- tive declaration. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard, Pugh, and Kirkpatrick Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Demsher Resolution No. 84-219 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Civil Aeronautics Board: (F-200-078) Order Regarding Essential Air Service Application of Aspen Airways for Compensation Losses Alcoholic Beverage License Application: (A-110-140) Maguro House, Inc. 2130 East Street Public Utilities Commission: (S-050-350) Application of Happy Valley Telephone Co. for Two-Way Mobile Radiotelephone 10/1/84 289 Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association: (B-130-030-700) Publicity ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 7:50 P.M. , Mayor Kirkpatrick declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ayor ATTEST: City Clerk 10/1/84