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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1981-01-05 1 City Council , Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California January 5, 1981 7: 00 P .M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Clerk Brayton. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Charles Mellor, Retired Pastor of Seventh Day Adventist Church. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pugh with the following Council Members present: Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh. • Also present were City Manager Brickwood, Assistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Hays , Public Works Director Arness , Planning and Community Development Director Perry, Chief of Police Whitmer, Director of Electric Simpson, Electric Super- intendent Mix, Public Works Superintendent Galusha, Housing Administrator Henson, Assistant City Engineer Lang, Airports Manager McCall, Assistant Planner Larko, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman • Fulton approving the minutes of the regular meeting of December 15, 1980 , as mailed to each Council Member. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter re Proposed Shopping Mall in Upper Churn Creek o4s d . Assessment District - A letter was received from Robert A- Creek -11 Rehberg re the proposed shopping mall in the Upper Churn Creek Assessment District, requesting Council to provide VI for design of the sewer facilities under this assessment district to accommodate this proposed development. With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Pugh referred the request to staff. • In response to an inquiry, Planning and Community Develop- ment Director Perry stated that to date no application for a General Plan amendment has been received. • Letter of Resignation from Robert Woods - A letter of resignation was received from Robert Woods , who wishes to resign from the Planning Commission after 20 yearsa_oSo-3`° of service. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Council- _302-3 woman Gard accepting with sincere regret the resignation of Robert Woods , from the Redding Planning Commission. The ;_tel Vote: Unanimous Ayes Members of Council expressed their appreciation for his 20 years of service and for his contributions to the City for present and future generations . • Letter from California Department of Transportation 5-0 S�`/O re Draft Negative Declaration - A letter was received s -o ,/ from from G. E. Perry, California Department of Transportation • • 1/5/81 • - 2 submitting a Draft Negative Declaration for review, for construction of a full interchange by the California Department of Transportation at Victor Avenue on State Route 44 . It was noted that the Public Works and Plan- ning Departments were given copies of the Draft Neg- ative Declaration for review. This was an information item and no action was taken by Council. Letter from Archaeologists re Adverse Impacts to Archaeological Site - A letter was received from DSU 035 Archaeologists in various State and County agencies expressing concern about the potential adverse impact to the archaeological site CA-SHA-266 by the proposed �3LP road extension of Bechelli Lane to Sunnyhill Drive. They suggest that a minimum of 5% sample of the area would be a reasonable test; however, if burials , structures, and/or other features were found, addi- tional work would be needed with the total sample not to exceed 10% . Councilwoman Gard commented that more importance should be given to archaeological sites and that a stronger program should be established by the City. She stated that the early peoples have no written history and what is in the ground is all there is. Mayor Pugh noted that he is not sure the City has any definitive guidelines of what should be done in this regard. He suggested that staff meet with local archaeologists and formulate what is to be done on the subject roadway and what kind of program is needed in regard to preservation of these sites . Planning and Community Development Director Perry suggested that Council refer the matter to staff for input in the Negative Declaration. With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Pugh accepted the recommendation of the Planning Director that the matter of potential adverse impacts to the archaeological site by the proposed extension of Bechelli Lane, be referred to staff. Request from R & M Medi Trans to Increase Rates - A letter / ��, 3 d was received from Roy Stephens of R & M Medi Trans requesting j_j approval of a rate increase from $15. 00 to $18 . 00 pickup rate �(03 per person and a mileage increase from $1 . 00 to $1. 25 per mile. Mayor Pugh referred the above request to the Ambulance Committee for recommendation. REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Appointment of Barbara VanDyke 40, MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman �� Fulton that Barbara VanDyke be appointed to the Redding Re- a development Agency to fill an existing vacancy, her term to 3(W expire January 1 , 1985. The Vote : Unanimous Ayes APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTER /01, MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman 304/ 1/5/81 3 Fulton that Accounts Payable Register No. 13, check nos . 74529 through 74901, inclusive, in the amount of $1, 333 ,980 . 79 , be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 13, check nos . 139068 through 139609 , inclusive, in the amount of $377, 186 . 70 , for the period December 7, 1980 through December 20 , 1980 be approved. Total $1, 711, 167. 49 Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM City Attorney Hays advised the the following Claim for Personal • Injury, has been settled by the City Insurance Carrier: 0_06 . 35 0 Mary Langford Eades - Settled in the amount of $500 • ORDINANCE - re Rezoning Application PD-10-80 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that full reading of Ordinance No. 1526 be waived /`/,/ and the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Council- woman Gard that Ordinance No. 1526 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 (PD-10-80) . Voting was as follows : Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, Sand Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 1526 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Rezoning Application PD-11-80 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Piz Kirkpatrick that full reading of Ordinance No. 1527 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: t -,0/6-2/° Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Ordinance No. 1527 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 (PD-11-80) . Voting was as follows : • Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 1527 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AWARD OF BID - Underground Triplexed Cable MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Bid Schedule No. 1267, Underground Triplexed Cable, -.2- Y3 be awarded to Graybar Electric on its low bid in the amount of $51, 416 . 36 , sales tax included. 6_050 /p0 1/5/81 • 4 Voting was as follows : Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None AWARD OF BID - One (1) Asphalt Emulsion Oil Spray Unit MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Bid Schedule No. 1272, One (1) Emulsion Oil Spray Unit, be awarded to Edward R. Bacon on its low bid in 10J3 () the amount of $5, 352. 83, sales tax included. �50-4° Voting was as follows : Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None CITY OF REDDING ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT - Fiscal Year Ending June 30 , 1980 Assistant City Manager Courtney submitted to Council, the City of Redding Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30 , 1980. He advised that Mr. Steve Thomas was present from the City ' s Auditors , Gandy, Scott, Tollefson & Co. Mr. Thomas stated IIU that the Finance Department has been able to provide all the O,o information needed in regard to Enterprise Fund fixed assets , a so that this qualification on:-the Auditor ' s Opinion can now be �' removed. Mr. Thomas congratulated the Finance Department for this accomplishment. He stated that the City is in a sound financial situation. Mr. Thomas noted that the City was able to sell 10 . 7 million dollars in electric and water revenue bonds at very favorable interest • rates last year. He feels this is a most commendable condition to be in, especially when compared to the State of California and other public agencies . Mr. Thomas commended the Finance Department for an outstanding job and thanked them for their cooperation with the audit. In response to an inquiry from Councilwoman Gard, Assistant City Manager Courtney advised that large differencs in the amounts of General Fixed Assets (Page 89) between this year and last year is a product of transferring from this fund to one of the Enterprise Funds for construction in progress . SET PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal of Site Plan Review, SPR-9-80 , by William W. Coshow MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Ad3 Gard setting a public hearing for 7: 30 P .M. , January 19 , 1981, I/ 1- 0 to consider the appeal of Site Plan Review, SPR-9-80 , by Di()-0 William W. Coshow. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ABANDONMENT APPLICATION A-10-80 - by Harley Natvig Mayor Pugh abstained from voting and discussion on this item. Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memorandum to Council dated December 30 , 1980 . He stated 61 that the Planning Commission has found that a strip of land adjacent to 2663 Victor Avenue was not needed for any public �io4' purpose other than for storm drainage. A map of the area was A- shown on the Vu Graph. 1/5/81 5 Mr. Perry stated that the land in question is irregularly shaped and totals approximately 1200 square feet and protrudes into the abutting property from the basic alignment of Victor Avenue. A drainage channel runs the length of the parcel . He noted that the land is owned in fee by the City of Redding. It is the recommendation of both the Planning Commission and staff that the property be declared surplus subject to reten- tion of a storm-drain easement and that the land could be sold or exchanged for drainage improvements . It is further recom- mended that Council ratify the negative declaration and approve the recommendation, and that the property be referred to the City Attorney for disposition. In response to an inquiry from Councilwoman Gard, Public Works Director Arness advised that he does not see any need for that part of the right-of-way now or in the future. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Council makes the following findings regarding Abandonment Application A-10-80, by Harley Natvig: 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 November 26 , 1980 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Mayor Pugh abstaining MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff as hereinabove stated in regard to Abandonment Appli- cation A-10-80 , by Harley Natvig. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Mayor Pugh abstaining SET PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal of Tentative Map, S-20-80 , Pioneer Subdivision and V-19-80 MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman /0 Kirkpatrick setting a public hearing for 7 : 30 P .M. , February 2 , S1920�80oandnV-19-800 ,r bypthelof Tentative applicant, TomSShuckision TheMapVote• S-/O° "s9`� Unanimous Ayes • ANNEXATION REQUEST NO. 81-1 - Arizona Street Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memorandum to Council dated December 31, 1980 . He stated that j$3 owners of two parcels in the Arizona Street area have requested ro annexation to the City. A map of the area was shown on the ems' Vu Graph. It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt resolutions commencing annexation proceedings and agreeing to property tax revenue exchange. 1/5/81 6 Resolution - Commencing Proceedings • MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 81-1 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. 81-1 (Arizona Street) . • Voting was as follows : Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 81-1 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution - Agreeing to Property Tax Revenue Exchange MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman • Fulton that Resolution No. 81-2 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding agreeing to exchange of property tax revenues for uninhabited annexation No. 81-1 to the City of Redding (Arizona Street) . Voting was as follows : Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 81-2 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ANNEXATION REQUEST NO. 81-2 - Mary Lake Councilwoman Gard abstained from discussion and voting on this item. Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memorandum to Council dated December 31, 1980 . He stated that _513,o/0a petition has been received from owners of approximately 205 acres located generally northwest of Placer Street, north of Record Lane, and west of Wisconsin Avenue. A map of the area A Se)"� was shown on the Vu Graph. Mr. Perry advised that the property is within the Centerville Community Services District, and that discussions have been taking place between the property owner and the District concerning detachment. The property is also within the service area of the Redding Regional Wastewater Sewage Treat- • ment Plant. It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution commencing annexation proceedings and refer the annexation to the City Manager for property-tax-exchange negotiations . Resolution - Commencing Proceedings MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 81-3 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. 81-2 (Mary Lake) . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Gard 1/5/81 7 Resolution No. 81-3 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. • ANNUAL SPORTS SHOW AT REDDING CIVIC AUDITORIUM - Skydiving Exhibition MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilwoman Gard ,KU-95i' 111 approving the recommendation of the Airports Commission and staff allowing Tri-Aerial Enterprizes to perform a skydiving exhibition a_/ci at the annual sports show on January 23 through 25, 1981, at the Redding Civic Auditorium, subject to fulfillment of insurance requirements. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORT Public Works Director Arness submitted the Public Works Planning 3 /O Reports for January 1981. 4.05- `SOD= AWARD OF BID - Floodlighting for Recreation Area, Benton Airpark Mayor Pugh abstained from voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Bid Schedule No. 1273, construction of floodlighting for recreation area at Benton Airpark, be awarded to Cal Electro 0 .0„2.0: Incorporated on its low bid in the amount of $5, 319 . 40 . a �9a_Oad; Voting was as follows: /� Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Pugh NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Wash Ramps at Benton Airpark and Municipal Airport Public Works Director Arness advised that Drumm Construction, Inc. has completed all items of work on the wash ramps at Benton Airpark /fig and Municipal Airport, Bid Schedule No. 1192 ; however, it is recom- mended that' $1500 be deducted from the remaining funds due the con- tractor as liquidated damages due to contractors lack of diligence on this project. /,_0,70-`^"a° MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsner 90-/°0 accepting the wash ramps at Benton Airpark and Municipal Airport, Bid Schedule No. 1192 , as being completed satisfactorily, that the City Clerk be instructed to file a Notice of Completion, and that $1500 be deducted from the remaining funds due the contractor per staff recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Buenaventura Boulevard from Eureka Way (Hwy 299W) to Waushara Dsp_O.20 s MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman ,8 - Fulton accepting the construction of Buenaventura Boulevard from o25(o Eureka Way (Hwy. 299W) to Waushara, Bid Schedule No. 1178 , as being completed satisfactorily, and that the City Clerk be instructed to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Mayor Pugh asked Mr. Arness if there is any intention of de- lineating lanes on Buenaventura so that they are more appafent. He noted that when turning off of Eureka Way onto Buenaventura -on a dark, rainy, or foggy night, it is very difficult to know if you are in the proper lane. Mr. Arness said possibly a white berm or raised dots could be used. • 1/5/81 8 Councilwoman Gard questioned the design of the intersection of Placer Street and Buenaventura for cars heading towards Redding and desiring to turn north onto Buenaventura. She noted that the road is very narrow and also if a car is exiting Buenaventura, one cannot turn onto Buenaventura until said car does exit. Mayor Pugh asked Public Works Director Arness to check into these two problem areas. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - North Canby Road Area Sewer Assessment District 1980-1 0 MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher 0��°Jaaccepting the construction of North Canby Road Area Sewer Assess- ; A_ ment District 1980-1, Bid Schedule No. 1219 , as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AGREEMENT - re Engineering Services for North Redding and Mary_ Street Lift Station Improvements Mayor Pugh abstained from voting and discussion on this item. Mr. Arness reviewed his memorandum to Council dated December 19 , !�° 1980 . He stated that in Fiscal Year 1981-82 , the Public Works , 00 SDepartment will be requesting funds for improvements to the ,41;1„. North Redding and Mary Street lift stations . He submitted an agreement to Council between the City of Redding and PACE Engineer- s ing for engineering services required for the design and special construction services for these improvements . Mr. Arness reviewed the four phases of engineering services for this project. He noted that $30, 000 has been budgeted in 1980-81 for the design work required for these improvements and funds for the remainder of the improvements will be requested in the 1981-82 budget. It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with PACE Engineering. Councilwoman Gard was concerned about possible noise pollution and controversy regarding the location of the ponds and questioned when the E. I .R. will be done on the project. Mr. Perry advised that the E. I .R. will be done after the design work has been completed and prior to the award of bid for con- tracting. • MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving an agreement for engineering services with PACE Engineering for the North Redding and Mary Street Lift Station Improvements. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Mayor Pugh abstaining • • OVERSIZING COST FOR 20-INCH WATER LINE - River Gardens Office Complex Public Works Director Arness advised Council that as a condition of 3D-.1 development, the City required the developer of the River Gardens ti /D Office Complex to construct a 20-inch water line in the road 3 37 extension south of Bechelli Road, which is part of the master sewer plan. Although the current development requires only an 8-inch water line to serve their property, staff has recommended that a 20-inch line be installed at this time to prevent disruption of • the street and other utilities at a later date. It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize an ex- penditure in the amount of $16, 040. 48 for the City 's oversizing participation in this project. 1/5/81 9 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick authorizing the expenditure of $16, 040 . 48 for the City ' s participation in oversizing the water-line to a 20-inch line, in the extension of Bechelli Lane south of South Bonny- view Road to serve the River Gardens Office Complex. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CONTRACTS FOR ORTHOPHOTO MAPPING - with CH2M Hill Public Works Director Arness advised Council that his Department has been upgrading the photo base maps of the City. This mapping has been acquired on the basis of those areas which show increased �v,3oc development activity and for which maps are totally lacking. He g-o stated that staff has proposed two contracts with CH2M Hill for 3/O mapping. One contract covers the west side of the City and a small part of the Enterprise area, for the sum of $38 , 000 . He noted that this would be funded totally by Community Development Grant Funds . The second contract provides additional mapping, basically in the Enterprise area in the total amount of $22, 980 . He advised that $30 , 000 has been approved in the 1980-81 budget for aerial photo base mapping. It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts with CH2M Hill for the mapping areas as hereinabove stated, for a total contract cost not to exceed $60, 980. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the recommendation of Public Works Director authoriz- ing the City Manager to execute contracts with CH2M Hill as hereinabove stated. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD - Recycling Grant Application Public Works Director Arness reviewed his memorandum to Council dated December 30 , 1980 . He advised that the State Solid Waste _/195-d Management Board will be accepting recycling grant applications Cy' 0 O until January 9, 1981, and summarized the areas covered in the . S aoZa rl City' s application. He suggested that $15, 000 would be used to advertise the program and announce the program to the residents of the City of Redding. He stated that the application recom- mends the purchase of four small trucks equipped with special dump bodies, canopy and radio at a total cost of $112 , 000 . The City would absorb any labor costs involved in developing the equipment specifications and calling for bids . Mr. Arness advised that staff recommends the City contract with the Shasta County Opportunity Center to perform all collection activities. He stated that the materials most frequently collected would be newspapers , aluminum, tin cans, and glass and these materials would be separated by the home owner and placed at • the curb on a scheduled day. The materials collected would be the property of the Opportunity Center and would be sold to local recycling-buy back centers. He reviewed the City' s bene- fits from the program and the reasons why staff has recommended Shasta County Opportunity Center as the contractor. It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit the application as herein- above described. A letter was also received from Chuck Papke from Resource Manage- ment Associates, advising that Clayton-Ward Recycling has submitted 1/5/81 10 a similar grant application to SSWMB; however, their program would consist of one central recycling site providing service for four other satellite centers. In response to an inquiry from Councilman Demsher, Mr. Arness stated that the proposed recycling program would extend the life of the landfill, and in reducing the amount of material hauled, would result in lower fuel and labor costs in both the trans- portation and disposal phase of garbage disposal. Mayor Pugh inquired as to who will maintain ownership of the vehicles. Mr. Arness stated it is thought at this time that the City will maintain ownership with the contractor being re- sponsible for insurance, repair and maintenance of the vehicles . Councilman Fulton felt there could be problems with a third party ownership. Mr. Arness stated that this is the same type of sit- uation proposed for the bus system. He further stated that in the event that staff could not develop a satisfactory agreement with the Opportunity Center, the City could review the possibility of transferring the grant to the Shasta County Opportunity Center. Resolution MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Resolution No. 81-4 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing application to State Solid Waste Management Board for a grant under the 1980-81 Recycling Grant Program and authorizing the City Manager to execute such grant application on behalf of the { City. Voting was as follows : Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 81-4 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Public Convenience and Necessity for Taxicab Owner' s Permit Application, Thomas Lee Dunston dba London Taxi Ltd. The hour of 7: 30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Pugh opened the Public Hearing re Public Convenience and Necessity for Taxicab Owner' s Permit Application, Thomas Lee Dunston dba London Taxi Ltd. .2�3 A 2�o The following documents are on file in the office of the b0-. City Clerk: D.2 a7 �^ Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received. City Attorney Hays presented the application to Council and explained the requirements of making findings of public con- venience and necessity. He advised that the applicant pro- poses to use 4 cylinder, 2. 2 litre diesel-powered, manual transmission sedans and is requesting permits for six vehicles . 1/5/81 11 Mr. Stephen M. Dean, 1716 Court St. , Suite 203 , Redding, spoke as attorney on behalf of Mr. Dunston. He stated that at the City ' s present rate of growth, it will take more than the three or four taxis now serving the City. He described the vehicles to be used and the fact that the 2. 2 litre diesel-powered engine will help keep fuel costs down. Mr. Dean feels the public con- venience is not being met with the present taxi service and he submitted two letters to substantiate this feeling. One letter from Scott Thompson, D.V.M. , Asher Veterinary Clinic, stated that the present taxi company does not permit the transportation of animals if they should need veterinary care. Mr. Dean ad- vised that the vehicles to be used by his client will provide an area whereby small animals may be transported. The second letter was from Richard M. Hayes, Manager of Country Bowl, who expressed concern that some of his patrons who have been drinking and who do not desire to drive home, have waited over 45 minutes for a taxi and, on some occasions , the taxi has never arrived. Mr. Dean said he feels the City will benefit from the competition that a second taxi company would bring. In response to an inquiry from Councilman Fulton, Mr. Dean advised that they currently have three vehicles but hope to obtain more. City Attorney Hays asked Mr. Dean the following questions : 1) What are the proposed days and hours of operation, 2) Where is the physical location of the business office , 3) and will the vehicles be equipped with two-way radios? Mr. Dean stated that they intend to operate 24-hours a day unless they see that there is no demand for service during certain hours of the night. In regard to the office location, Mr. Dean advised that they are presently negotiating on two parcels and they are not sure which one it will be. He further stated that the vehicles are equipped with two-way radios, but added that they are not presently equipped with air-conditioning. He expected that they will have to add air-conditioning by this summer. In response to an inquiry from Councilman Demsher, Mr. Dean said the rates will be in accordance with the rate schedule specified by City of Redding Resolution 80-67 . MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the public hearing be closed, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Fulton finding that the public convenience and necessity re- quires that a permit be issued to Thomas Lee Dunston dba London Taxi Ltd. , to operate up to six taxis in the City of Redding in accordance with his Application for Taxicab Owner' s Permit, on the provision that he obtain an approved business location. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Public Convenience and Necessity to Acquire Easement Over Sells Property .. 702- The hour of 7: 30 P .M. having arrived, Mayor Pugh opened 3 Sd the Public Hearing re Public Convenience and Necessity d - 0/6 to acquire an easement over the Sells property. 0_07 12 The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Proof of Service — Notice of Public Hearing City Attorney' s Report dated December 23 , 1980 The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received; however, a letter was received requesting to be heard this evening from Frank W. Shuman, attorney for Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sell. City Attorney Hays reported that the City Electric Depart- ment has obtained most of the Easements required to install the electric facilities to serve the sewage treatment plant. They have been unsuccessful in obtaining easements over Sells, Anderson Lumber, and Sivachenko parcels . He advised that negotiations with the Sells have been totally unpro- ductive, and although Anderson Lumber and the Sivachenkos may sign easements to the City, it is not known how soon that will be. He noted that it is necessary to get posses- sion of the required easements and install facilities immediately, because P.G. & E . has told us that they can no longer serve the sewage treatment plant. } It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Council adopt a resolution of public convenience and necessity, so that the City can file eminent domain proceedings and obtain an order for immediate possession of the easements required. Mr. Frank Shuman, 1939 Butte Street, attorney on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Sells, stated he feels placing the poles in the proposed location is creating a hazardous and unsafe con- ' dition. He stated that the easement, which is now being used as a roadway may carry as many as 20 truck and trailer loads in one day. Mr. Shuman feels these easements will diminish the property and property values of the Sells property and other property owners in the area and suggested the City pursue other alternatives. In response to an inquiry from Mrs. Gard, Electric Director Simpson advised that P .G.& E . has refused permission for the City to share the use of their poles . He does not feel a hazard would be created and that this was the most feas- ible location to install pole lines . { Donald C. McNeil, 7851 Eastside Road, stated he has lived in this location for 14 years. He advised that there are several large trees in the subject area and also felt it would be creating a hazardous condition. He said the exist- ing roadway is the only place trucks have to turn off and stated he is opposed to the project. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Council- man Kirkpatrick that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Resolution MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilwoman z 1/5/81 13 Gard that Resolution No. 81-5 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding finding that the public convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain easements for a public improvement, to wit, for the construction and maintenance of an electric line and related facilities to serve the City ' s Clear Creek Sewage Treatment Plant (Sells Property, A.P . No. 50-020-13 ; Anderson Lumber property, A.P. No. 50-010-08 ; Sivachenko property, A.P . No. 50-010-06) . Voting was as follows : Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 81-5 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-3-80 , by Clebert Richard and the City of Redding The hour of 7: 30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Pugh opened the Public Hearing re General Plan Amendment Application /4/ GPA-3-80, by Clebert Richard and the City of Redding. p..DA '� The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendation dated December 31 , 1980 The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been re- ceived and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memorandum to Council dated December 31, 1980 . He stated that the Planning Commission has recommended amend- ment of the Redding General Plan for property located between 2148 and 2162 Sacramento Street and at 1777 Mag- nolia Avenue from "Residential, " six units per acre , to "Residential, " nine units per acre. Maps of the area were shown on the Vu Graph and a draft negative declaration was submitted to Council. He stated that the present densities of the three parcels in the area are 7. 0 , 7. 5, and 24 . 0 units per acre. If the amendment is approved, the parcel on the west could con- struct two additional units , and the parcel in the middle could construct from two to four additional dwelling units . The parcel on the east could not develop any additional units under the proposed change. Mr. Perry explained that the primary impact of the requested change would occur along the north side of the amendment areas as the street frontage along the south side has already been developed. It is the recommendation of both the Planning Commission and staff that GPA-3-80 be approved as requested, and that a resolution be adopted to amend the General Plan and ratify • the negative declaration. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes • 1/5/81 14 MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Council- man Fulton approving the recommdation of the Planning Commission and staff as hereinabove stated, re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-3-80 , by Clebert Richard and the City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Resolution MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Council- man Fulton that Resolution No. 81-6 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-3-80 , amending the plan as to that area lo- cated from 2148 to 2162 Sacramento Street and at 1777 Magnolia Avenue. Voting was as follows : Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 81-6 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-11-80 , by Edwin Ferguson The hour of 7: 30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Pugh opened the Public Hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-11-80 , by Edwin Ferguson. ; I �ki U X0 The following documents are on file in the office of the City L- D� Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendation dated December 31 , 1980 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 memorandum to Council dated December 31 , 1980 . He stated that the Planning Commission has recommended rezoning of property located at 1459 Olive Avenue from "R-1" Single Family Residential District to "R-2" Duplex District. Maps of the area were shown on the Vu Graph and a draft negative declaration was submitted to Council. He stated that the present zoning of the property was adopted in 1977, to be consistent with the Magnolia Neighborhood Plan adopted earlier. Prior to 1977 , the property was zoned "R-3" Multiple Family Residential. The requested zoning is consistent with the General Plan. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the subject property be rezoned to "R-2" Duplex District, that the negative declaration be ratified and that an ordinance be offered for first reading. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Council- , woman Gard that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 1/5/81 15 MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Council- man Fulton that Council makes the following findings re Rezoning Application RZ-11-80 : 1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan 2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form 3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use 4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California and ratifies the negative declaration approved by the Board of Administrative Review on October 22 , 1980 . The Vote : Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Council- woman Gard approving the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission and staff as hereinbefore stated, re Rezoning Appli- cation RZ-11-80, by Edwin Ferguson. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes • Councilman Kirkpatrick offered Ordinance No. 1528 for first • reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18. 06. 020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding (RZ-11-80) . PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-8-80 , by Crocker National Bank Mayor Pugh abstained from voting and discussion on this item. The hour of 7: 30 P .M. having arrived, Mayor Pugh opened 0 6 -/ the Public Hearing re Abandonment Application A-8-80 , /4.-06 -/66 � ,2 5-4 by Crocker National Bank. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: • Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendation dated January 2 , 1981 • • The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received. Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised Council that the applicant has requested continuance of the public hearing to January 19 , 1981, in order to refer a revised design back to the Planning Commission for review. Mr. Gene Nichols, 2319 Cliff Drive, representative for Crocker Bank, stated that it is felt the project can be redesigned and confirmed the request for continuance of the public hearing to January 19 , 1981. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Council- man Kirkpatrick that Abandonment Application A-8-80 , by Crocker National Bank, be continued to 7 : 30 P .M. , January 19 , 2` 1981. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Mayor Pugh abstaining 16 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - re Bechelli Lane Curb, Gutter, & Sidewalk Improvements Assessment District (Chapter 27) The hour of 7: 30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Pugh opened the continued public hearing re Bechelli Lane Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Improvements Assessment District (Chapter 27) . The following document is on file in the office of the City Clerk: 4a 06) Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Continued Public Hearing 'Jo Public Works Director Arness recommended that the continued I public hearing be further continued to February 17 , 1981 , 351 due to the fact that staff is still awaiting the appraisal from Ryan & Associates on the subject property. Mr. Arness felt that all reports will be in order by that date . MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Council- man Fulton that the Bechelli Lane Curb, Gutter, and Side- walk Improvements Assessment District (Chapter 27) , be • continued to 7: 30 P .M. , February 17 , 1981. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re Secondhand Dealers City Attorney Hays advised that an ordinance has been prepared repealing entirely Chapter 6 . 30 of the Redding Municipal Code , pertaining to secondhand dealers , for the reason that State law ��� has preempted the field of regulatory licensing of secondhand 3DA dealers. He recommended that the ordinance be offered for first /°')Dib reading. Councilman Kirkpatrick offered Ordinance No. 1529 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 6 of the Redding Municipal Code by } repealing Chapter 6 . 30 thereof , pertaining to secondhand dealers . ORDINANCE - re Solar Energy Code City Attorney Hays advised that an ordinance has been prepared adding a new Chapter 16 . 14 to the Redding Municipal Code, accom- /_ 61 plishing the adoption by reference of the Uniform Solar Energy IL° Code, 1979 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials . It is the recommendation 70Oof the Building Official and the City Attorney that the ordinance � � 6 be offered for first reading. Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance No. 1530 for first reading , an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 16 of the Redding Municipal Code by adding thereto Chapter 16. 14, pertaining to uniform solar energy. ORDINANCE - re Regulation of Residential Development in Overcrowded School Attendance Areas City Attorney Hays advised that an ordinance has been prepared which was generated by public hearings held recently regarding !OP certain subdivisions , and accomplishes the amendment approved at that time. Specifically, he noted, this will allow school op-�/D districts to now file at any time during the year their evidence of overcrowding. He recommended that the negative declaration be rattified and the ordinance be offered for first reading. 1/5/81 17 Council questioned the wording of the ordinance, "Prior to April of any year" . They felt said wording should be clarified further and the City Attorney advised that this was a minor change and the ordinance could still be offered for first reading this evening. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Council makes the following findings re amendment of Chapter 16 . 44 of Redding Municipal Code, pertaining to regula- tion of residential development in overcrowded school attendance areas: 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 December 24, 1980. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Councilwoman Gard offered Ordinance No. 1531 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 16 . 44 of the Redding Municipal Code by repealing Section 16 . 44 . 030, and substituting therefor a new Section 16 . 44 . 030 , per- taining to regulation of residential development in overcrowded school attendance areas . RESOLUTION - re Agreement for Construction of T-Hangars at �•r0 Redding Municipal Airport and Benton Airpark 0 ,/0°-J 20 MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by..Councilman (�_D90 Jp0 • Kirkpatrick that Resolution No. 81-7 be adopted, a resolution A- 0)4 of the City Council of the City of Redding approving Airport Loan Agreements No. SHA-2-80-L-1 and No. SHA-3-80-L-1, pro- viding for State Loans to cover the cost of construction of T-Hangars at Redding Municipal Airport and Benton Airpark, and Authorizing the Mayor to execute said Agreements on behalf of the City. Voting was as follows: Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 81-7 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PERMIT - Northern Air Ambulance at Benton Airpark Mayor Pugh abstained from voting on this item. /0 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman ��� 0 6.0 Kirkpatrick approving the issuance of a Permit to Northern Air `;Oqp.o°24 Ambulance for revenue producing activities at Benton Airpark, A specifically for the purpose of operating an air ambulance II/ service from said airport, primarily in connection with Mercy Medical Center of Redding, California. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Mayor Pugh abstaining QUITCLAIM DEED - Everett L. Whitney and Noela Whitney MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman lb a , S.�j04'� 33 � �v O7U 1/5/81 • 18 • Demsher approving a Quitclaim Deed to Everett L. Whitney and Noela Whitney for a portion of Golden Heights Drive in Golden Heights Subdivision Unit No. 1, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AMENDMENT TO M-S-R JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT City Attorney Hays submitted an amendment to the original M-S-R Joint Powers Agreement, authorizing M-S-R to issue bonds . He noted that the ability to issue bonds is important for the I (pL N further activities of M-S-R, in order to provide the capital necessary to pursue generation projects. It is recommended that Council approve this amendment, which has been reviewed by Martin McDonough and by bond counsel for M-S-R, Carlo Fowler of Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe. Mayor Pugh clarified that the subject amendment has no bearing on the following item on the agenda, the ordinance authorizing issuance of revenue bonds . He stated that this amendment will allow M-S-R to issue revenue bonds for any power project, sub- ject to Council adopting an ordinance authorizing the issuance of such bonds . MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the amendment to M-S-R Joint Powers Agreement authorizing M-S-R to issue and sell revenue bonds and notes pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 6540) , Chapter 5, Division 7, Title 1, of the Govern- ment Code of the State of California. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re M-S-R Bond Sale Authorization City Attorney Hays submitted an ordinance which Redding, as a member of M-S-R, must adopt in order for M-S-R to be authorized to issue bonds on its own behalf. Mayor Pugh stated that this ordinance has come to Council at �p0 this time at his request, due to time lines relative to M-S-R' s 110- j ability to purchase power from the Salt River Project. He �- 0 advised that the Modesto Irrigation District, one of the members -�� of M-S-R, has made a potential commitment but has not yet acted upon the project. He advised that their decision could be about 120 days down the line, which will be beyond the deadline set by the Salt River Project. Mayor Pugh suggested that the pro- posed ordinance be held over until January 19 , 1981 , at which time it should be known if it is even possible for M-S-R to meet the deadline. Numerous people were present to speak on the matter and Council discussed continuing this input to the meeting of January 19 , when Council will be dealing with the subject. Mr. Brad Brown, speaking on behalf of the Volcanic Alliance, felt that the people wishing to speak tonight will provide information as well as questions for Council to digest over the next two weeks. It was also noted that some of the people present may not be able to attend the meeting of January 19 . After further discussion, Council concurred that some testimony should be heard this evening. Brad Brown, 2115 Phobos Court, discussed the problems concerned 1/5/81 19 with decommissioning nuclear plants . He stated that 10% of the costs of construction will have to be used for this purpose and that those who purchase power are also liable for the cost of de- commissioning and for waste disposal . He added that nuclear power has not lived up to its promises . Lynn Barrasea-Corolo, 431 Manzanita Court, a representative from the Volcanic Alliance, stated that the Volcanic Alliance was not formed to oppose the City ' s purchasing nuclear power, but is attempting to educate people of the problems of nuclear power. Perry Seely, 1929 Cabello Street, Central Valley, stated he is also working with the Volcanic Alliance. He states the Salt River Project could mean the destruction of the Navajo Indian Reservation there. He further stated that the people there are getting sick from the mining-processes involved to fuel this project.. Mr. Seeley said the uranium mill tailings are causing birth defects , genetic defects , cancer, and other ill- nesses. Clark Hull, 1577 Benton Drive, Redding, discussed recent edit- orials in the Record Searchlight, stating they were biased in favor of the City' s purchasing nuclear power. He also noted the insurance rates would be excessive for such a project. Leonard Burkhardt, 4831 Old 44 Drive, stated some may feel that because of the distance involved, this project will not affect us directly. He felt there is a great potential for harm. He suggested several alternatives such as tightening conserva- tion, the use of wood by-products, the use of recycling plants to generate power, stimulating the production of alcohol from wood waste, and solar energy. Cheryl Green, P. O. Box 62 , Millville, said history has shown that we usually don' t seek solutions until problems are cat- astrophic and, with nuclear power, that chance can 't be taken,. She stated that radio activity does not go away but is taken up by water, soil , plant and animal life, and is passed on to future generations . Susanne Graham, 2155 Wisconsin Avenue, requested a copy of the graph which the City has prepared showing cost comparisons of the various power projects . She was advised that copies are available at the City Clerk ' s office. Larry Sargent, Jones Valley, stated that if the project is attractive because it is out of our area, it is a moral decision to say no to the project. Ted Klaseen, 595 Mary, Redding, stated that the disposal of spent waste and tailings is a problem yet to be solved. He said we would be mortgaging our children' s futures for what we use now. Mayor Pugh advised Brad Brown that Council has received the list of questions by the Ad Hoc Committee on Palo Verde Through the Volcanic Alliance, and will attempt to have answers by the next regular meeting. 1/5/81 20 ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS �,�D Public Utilities Commission: o5„0,;3,5-6) D Request from P .G. &E . to increase gas and electric rates 3 Alcoholic Beverage License Applications : //4,/n/o Enterprise Produce Retail, Larry & Cynthia Weber, 11/ 1380 Hartnell Avenue ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9 : 20 P.M. , Mayor Pugh declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: or ATTEST: 7). 'City Clerk 1 J / • •